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Persuasive Speech 
Students will give a persuasive speech in front of an audience (their peers) They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: P888WW
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Improvement

Does not persuade the audience.

1 pts

Fair

Persuades audience to a minimal extent.

2 pts

Good

Does well, persuades audience somewhat.

3 pts

Excellent

completely persuades audience.

4 pts

Introduction

Needs Improvement

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details. 2 of 4 are included:
Attn Getter
Relate topic
Credibility Statement
Preview
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech. 3 of 4 are included:
Attn Getter
Relate topic
Credibility Statement
Preview
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced but 4 of 4 are included:
Attn Getter
Relate topic
Credibility Statement
Preview
Body

Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details. Less than 2 sources and no interview or interview only. 2 of Monroe's steps easily identified.
Fair

Enough details, but little organization. 2 sources no interview. 3 of Monroe's steps easily identified.
Good

Good organization and details. 2 sources, one is an interview or 3 sources no interview. 4 of Monroe's steps are easily identified.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, all 5 of Monroe's steps easily identified. 3 sources 1 interview.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Passive call to action.
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Active call to action.
Voice

Needs Improvement

Difficult to hear or understand. No expression in voice.
Many vocalized pauses
Fair

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression.
Several Vocalized Pauses
Good

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
a few vocalized pauses.
Excellent

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Appropriate pauses were used.
Eye Contact

Needs Improvement

No eye contact.
Fair

Little eye contact.
Good

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Excellent

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout whole speech.
Body Language

Needs Improvement

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
Fair

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Good

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions.
Excellent

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Visual Aid

Needs Improvement

No visual Aid
Fair

Significant problems with visual aid; 2 of the 4 are fair:
Clarity
Appropriateness
Integration
Attractiveness
Good

Minor problems with visual aid; 3 of the 4 are good:
Clarity
Appropriateness
Integration
Attractiveness
Excellent

Visual aid well chosen and presented. 4 of the 4 are excellent:
Clarity
Appropriateness
Integration
Attractiveness
Time (DQ after 1 min.)

Needs Improvement

Within 7-8:30 minutes
Or over or under by 14 seconds
Fair

15-29 seconds over or under
Good

30-44 seconds over or under
Excellent

45-59 seconds over or under



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation

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