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Argumentative Speech 
Argumentative Speech
Students compose and deliver an argumentative speech. They also defend their proposition against the panel.
Rubric Code: T24AW7X
By STeach4Ever
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Subject: English  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Speech- Luther
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

TOTAL SCORE

(N/A)

Introduction

Excellent

The introduction of the speech hooks the listeners' interest and engages them all throughout the speech.
Good

The introduction of the speech partly hooks the listeners' interest and engages them half the time.
Satisfactory

The introduction of the speech is somewhat attention-getting.
Needs Improvement

There is nothing in the introduction to the speech that is attention-getting.
TOTAL SCORE
Thesis

Excellent

The speaker's purpose for the speech is very evident in the introduction- for or against Luther

The stand of the speaker is clear and distinct.
Good

The speaker's purpose for the speech is evident in the introduction- for or against Luther

The stand of the speaker is clear.
Satisfactory

The thesis of the speech is somewhat unclear although it is mentioned in the introduction- are you for or again Luther?

The stand of the speaker is somewhat clear.
Needs Improvement

It is unclear what the speaker's opinion is on the topic.

The stand of the speaker is unclear.
TOTAL SCORE
Evidence

Excellent

There are more than three well-explained facts to support the chosen side pertaining to Luther.

Textual evidence/research information is interspersed throughout the speech.
Good

There are three well-explained facts that support the the chosen side pertaining to Luther.

There is some textual evidence interspersed throughout the speech.
Satisfactory

There are three facts to support the chosen side pertaining to Luther, but they could be expanded upon.

There is a little textual evidence interspersed throughout the speech.
Needs Improvement

The facts to support the chosen side pertaining to Luther are vague or unsuitable.

There is a lack of or very little textual evidence in the speech.
TOTAL SCORE
Organization

Excellent

The information given in the speech is focused, sequential, and well-organized.
Good

The information given in the speech is focused and organized.
Satisfactory

The information given in the speech is somewhat focused, sequential, and well-organized.
Needs Improvement

The information given in the speech does not stay focused on the thesis, or it is not sequential, or it is dis organized.
TOTAL SCORE
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion of the speech has an emotional "punch" to leave with the audience.
Good

The ending of the speech is good.
Satisfactory

The ending of the speech is good, but lacks an emotional ending.
Needs Improvement

There is either a lack of a conclusion, or a conclusion that is inadequate.
TOTAL SCORE
Works Cited

Excellent

If information is used that was taken from various sources, all those sources are cited in the speech.
Good

If information is used that was taken from various sources, some of those sources are cited in the speech.
Satisfactory

Sources of information other than the assigned articles to read were used but they were not cited in the written version of the speech.
Needs Improvement

There was no textual evidence used and/or no works cited in the written version of the speech.
TOTAL SCORE
Delivery

Excellent

The speech was delivered in an eloquent manner. The voice is properly modulated, with clear enunciation, correct intonation and suitable gestures. There are no grammatical and diction errors.
Good

The speech was delivered in a proper manner. The voice is modulated, with clear enunciation, a few incorrect intonation and unsuitable gestures. There are 1 - 3 grammatical and diction errors.
Satisfactory

The speech was delivered in a satisfactory manner. The voice is modulated, with some unclear sections, incorrect intonation and a unsuitable gestures. There are 4 - 7 grammatical and diction errors.
Needs Improvement

The speech's delivery needs improvement. The voice is not modulated, with unclear enunciation, incorrect intonation, and a unsuitable gestures. There are 8 or more grammatical and diction errors.
TOTAL SCORE
Reasoning

Excellent

The student excellently addressed the questions and counter arguments of the panel.
Good

The student addressed the questions and counter arguments of the panel.
Satisfactory

The student addressed some of the questions and counter arguments of the panel.
Needs Improvement

The student addressed a few of the questions and counter arguments of the panel.
TOTAL SCORE
Public Speaking Etiquette

Excellent

The student completely observed the conventions of public speaking etiquette.
Good

The student adhered to most conventions of public speaking etiquette but is lacking in the formality and engagement aspects.
Satisfactory

The student adhered to some conventions of public speaking etiquette but is lacking in the formality, engagement, and conviction aspects.
Needs Improvement

The student adhered to some conventions of public speaking etiquette but is lacking in the formality, engagement, conviction, and confidence aspects.
TOTAL SCORE




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