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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: U738A3
By lorataylor
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Improvement

Does not persuade the audience.

2 pts

Fair

Persuades audience to a minimal extent.

3 pts

Good

Does well, persuades audience somewhat.

4 pts

Excellent

completely persuades audience.

5 pts

Content
60
Introduction
15 pts

Does the speaker get your attention?
Needs Improvement

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

Introduction lacked enough details.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
Body
30 pts

Does the speaker provide persuasive reasons about their subject?
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.
Good

Good organization and details.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)
Conclusion
15 pts

Does the speaker end the speech appropriately?
Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Delivery
50
Voice
20 pts

Does the reader connect with the topic?
Needs Improvement

Difficult to hear or understand. No expression in voice.
Fair

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

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
Excellent

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

Does the speaker keep eye contact with the audience?
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
15 pts

Does the speaker look enthusiastic?
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.



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