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Persuasive Speech Rubric
Persuasive Speech Rubric
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. It must appropriately address their audience, keep their interest, be organized, focus on proving a claim, and show evidence of practice.
Rubric Code:
QX9B7BC
By
kjagiello
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Subject:
English
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Persuasive Speech Rubric
Excellent
15 pts
Good
10 pts
Fair
5 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Introduction and engagement
15 pts
Score:
Excellent
Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
The first few lines of the speech really got the audience's attention and were intriguing.
Good
Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
The first few lines of the speech were related to the topic and somewhat interesting depending on where the speech went.
Fair
Introduction lacked enough details.
The first few lines of the speech didn't really get my attention.
Needs Improvement
No introduction.
Didn't actually introduce topic.
First few lines of the speech did not get my attention.
Body/Content
15 pts
Score:
Excellent
Excellent organization, in-depth details, and includes a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Facts are clear and well supported.
Good
Good organization and details.
Used sound persuasive techniques.
Facts are somewhat clear and have evidence.
Fair
Enough details, but little organization.
Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Facts need clarity and support.
Needs Improvement
Lack of organization or details.
Attempted some persuasive techniques.
Facts are not clear and have no support or evidence.
Source Info
15 pts
Score:
Excellent
At least 2 sources are used and clearly cited, and they are effectively used as support.
Good
2 sources are used, but are sometimes just thrown in in or summarized. OR 2 sources are used, but they don't seem to fit where used.
Fair
1 source is used and cited. Or, 2 sources are used, but not cited.
Needs Improvement
1 source is used and not cited, or no sources are clearly referenced.
Conclusion
15 pts
Score:
Excellent
Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Reviews position on topic, brings closure, and has a memorable ending. Calls the audience to action
Good
Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Reviews position on topic and brings closure.
Fair
Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Needs Improvement
Speech ended abruptly.
Does not bring closure.
The audience is left hanging.
Audience
Excellent
20 pts
Good
16 pts
Fair
13 pts
Needs Improvement
10 pts
Audience awareness
20 pts
Score:
Excellent
Language, examples, explanation, and overall approach were directly and effectively appropriate for the immediate audience.
Good
Language, examples, and overall approach were appropriate, though generally neutral.
Fair
Language, examples, and overall approach were generally not appropriate for this audience.
Needs Improvement
There seemed to be little awareness of what would resonate with this audience
Presentation
Excellent
10 pts
Good
7 pts
Fair
5 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Total Score
Score:_______/ 100
Voice & clarity
10 pts
Excellent
Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used.
Appropriate pauses were used.
Uses a clear voice and correct pronunciation of terms so that audience members can hear presentation.
Good
Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate. Somewhat persuasive
Varied voice and pace.
Voice is clear, pronounces most words correctly, and audience members can hear presentation.
Fair
Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression. Not very persuasive
Voice is low, incorrectly pronounces terms, and audience has difficulty hearing presentation.
Needs Improvement
Difficult to hear or understand.
No expression in voice. Not persuasive at all
Mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of students to hear.
TimeEnter Title
10 pts
Excellent
Showed practice, little time wasted. 2:45-3:15 long
Good
Some time wasted, searched for some information along the way. 20-30 seconds over/under
Fair
Time wasted throughout, searched for information regularly, 30-40 seconds over/under
Needs Improvement
Very poor time management is evident.
Not within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is 1+ minute short/long
Keywords:
persuasive speech, presentation
Subjects:
Communication
English
Types:
Presentation
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