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Persuasive Speech
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech on a topic of their choice to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code:
S3C378
By
irennachang
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Subject:
English
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Persuasive Speech Rubric
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Content
55
Selection of Topic
10 %
Needs Improvement
The topic is unintereting to both the speaker and audience. Little thought was given to topic selection.
Fair
The speaker does not seem to know much about his or her topic and does not relate it to him/herself or audience.
Good
Relevance of the topic is clear. It is adequate but not compelling.
Excellent
The topic is clearly linked to the audience and presenter. It is interesting and compelling to the speaker and audience.
Introduction
10 %
Needs Improvement
The speaker introduced the speech, but the introduction failed to explain the areas of agreement, include a statement of purpose, and provide a preview of main points of the speech.
Fair
The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked a clear stand on the topic, a preview of main points, and/or the areas of agreement.
Good
The speaker introduced the speech adequately by mentioning some areas of agreement, including a viewpoint, and giving a preview of the main points of the speech.
Excellent
The speaker introduced the speech well by building on areas of agreement, including a strong statement of opinion, and giving a preview of main points of the speech. The speaker was enthusiastic about the topic and brought the audience into the speech.
Body
10 %
Transition
Needs Improvement
The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization.
Fair
The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear.
Good
The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver the information. Adequate transitions were used.
Excellent
Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose. Smooth transitions were used.
Evidence
10 %
Needs Improvement
No researched information was used to support the main points.
Fair
Little researched information was given to support the main points.
Good
Appropriate reserached information was used to support the main points.
Excellent
Main points were supported by appropriate amount of excellent researched information.
Source Citations
10 %
Needs Improvement
None of the sources were cited or documented.
Fair
Not all of the sources were cited or documented.
Good
Sources were cited during the speech, but they were not documented at the end of the speech, or vice versa.
Excellent
Sources were cited during the speech and well-documented at the end of the speech.
Conclusion
5 %
Needs Improvement
The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair
The speaker concluded the speech without a summary of the main points or in a disorganized or hasty fashion.
Good
The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
Excellent
The speaker summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
Delivery
45
Body Language
5 %
Needs Improvement
The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm or comfortableness with the speech. Some movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Fair
The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Good
The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
Excellent
The speaker maintained good posture. Movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic.
Voice
10 %
Needs Improvement
Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown.
Fair
The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.
Good
The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
Excellent
Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.
Eye Contact
10 %
Needs Improvement
The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
Fair
The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Good
The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Excellent
The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Visual Aid
5 %
Needs Improvement
The visual aid does not help support the main points. Its purpose was unclear or needed explanation. It was disturbing rather than adding interest to the presentation.
Fair
The visual aid was used to support the main ideas. It added some interest to the presentation. However, the font size or colors were not well-chosen.
Good
The visual aid was used appropriately to support the argument. It was clear and easy to understand. It added interest to the presentation. The font size and colors were appropriated.
Excellent
The visual aid was used effectively and provided support for the argument. It was clear and easy to understand. It was well thought out and added interest to the presentation. The font size and colors were appropriated.
Time Management
15 %
Needs Improvement
6 or less than 6 minutes, or 12 or more than 12 minutes.
Fair
7 or less than 7 minutes, or 11 or more than 11 minutes.
Good
Less than 8 minutes or more than 10 minutes.
Excellent
The speech lasted 8-10 minutes.
Keywords:
persuasive speech, presentation
Subjects:
English
Types:
Presentation
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