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Persuasive Speech Rubric
Persuasive Speech Rubric
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers exploring one topic presented in The New York Times' article, "200 Prompts for Argumentative Writing." They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery. Speeches need to be a minimum of 3 minutes long and no longer than 6 minutes.
Rubric Code:
XX5C343
By
kaylaf09
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Subject:
English
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Persuasive Speech Rubric
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Introduction
5 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
No introduction.
Didn't actually introduce topic.
First few lines of the speech did not get my attention.
Fair
Introduction lacked enough details.
The first few lines of the speech didn't really get my attention.
Good
Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
The first few lines of the speech got my attention.
Excellent
Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
The first few lines of the speech really got my attention.
Body
10 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Lack of organization or details.
Attempted some persuasive techniques.
Facts are not clear and have no support or evidence.
Fair
Enough details, but little organization.
Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Facts need clarity and support.
Good
Good organization and details.
Used sound persuasive techniques.
Facts are somewhat clear and have evidence.
Excellent
Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Facts are clear and well supported.
Conclusion
5 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Speech ended abruptly.
Does not bring closure.
The audience is left hanging.
Fair
Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Brings closure.
Good
Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Reviews position on topic and brings closure.
Excellent
Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Reviews position on topic, brings closure, and has a memorable ending.
Voice
5 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Difficult to hear or understand.
No expression in voice.
Mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of students to hear.
Fair
Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression.
Voice is low, incorrectly pronounces terms, and audience has difficulty hearing presentation.
Good
Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
Varied voice and pace.
Voice is clear, pronounces most words correctly, and audience members can hear presentation.
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.
Eye Contact
5 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
No eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes.
Fair
Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes.
Good
Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes.
Excellent
Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes.
Body Language
5 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
No movement or descriptive gestures.
Fair
Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Very little movement or descriptive gestures.
Good
Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions.
Made movements or gestures that enhances articulation.
Excellent
All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Movements seem fluid and help the audience visualize.
Time
5 pts
Score:
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Very poor time management is evident.
Not within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is over 5 minutes and under 3 minutes.
Fair
Minor time management problems are present.
Insufficient time to develop main points.
Finishes presentation with the minimum 3 minutes.
Good
Very minor time management problems. Presentation is slightly rushed or a bit too short.
Presentation is within 3 to 5 minutes.
Excellent
Presentation is neither rushed nor slow, with plenty of time for development of main points.
Within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is within 3 to 5 minutes.
Visual
5 pts
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Fair
Good
Excellent
Presentation included all aspects necessary for visual. Visual is easily read and has creative additions that may not be present in those presentations with a lower score.
Work Cited Page
5 pts
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total Score
Score:_______/ 50
Keywords:
persuasive speech, presentation
Subjects:
Communication
English
Types:
Presentation
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