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Persuasive Speech Project 
Persuasive Speech Project
Students will give a persuasive speech, and will be assessed on content, delivery, and written work.
Rubric Code: XX95832
By lauraparkes102
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Partially Proficient

7 pts

Not Proficient

6 pts

CONTENT/ORGANIZATION
This score only reflects the speech itself; not the written work.
Introduction
10 %

ATTENTION
Advanced

ATTENTION STEP:<BR>
Excellent attention-getter, Speaker related to audience, credibility established, gave very brief introduction of topic, and stated claim, (i.e. point you'll be trying to prove)previewed the main points. Clearly stated the relevance of topic to audience needs and interests.
Proficient

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech. Claim wasn't clearly expressed. Relevance of topic to audience needs and interests was somewhat apparent.
Partially Proficient

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
Not Proficient

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Body
15 %

Need, Satisfacton, Visualization
Advanced

Main points work within the steps and are clearly distinguished with supporting details. Transitions are effectively used for coherent movement from point to point.
Proficient

General body organization but some steps weren't clear or well-developed. Transitions were okay, but not as unique or distinct as the could be.
Partially Proficient

The speaker's information lacked detail to the extent that some persuasive impact was compromised. Transitions need work.
Not Proficient

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points. Difficult to identify introduction, body, and conclusion.
Background/Subject Knowledge
15 %

Clearly research was done in speech preparation and modified to meet the needs of the audience.
Advanced

Depth of content reflects knowledge and understanding of topic. Main points adequately substantiated with timely, relevant and sufficient support. <BR>
Thoughtful audience analysis reflected through choice of topic and supporting evidence.
Proficient

Provided accurate explanation of key concepts.Provides some support for main points, but needed to elaborate further with explanations, examples, descriptions, etc. Support is relevant, but could be stronger.<BR>
Good audience analysis reflected through choice of topic and content.
Partially Proficient

Provides very minor amounts of content and little support for main points. Explanations of concepts are a bit weak or incomplete. Listeners gain minimal knowledge from presentation. <BR>
Topic seems somewhat relevant to audience, but not explicitly stated. Vague reference to audience needs and/or interests.<BR>
Considering interests of audience didn't seem paramount in topic and or/content.
Not Proficient

Provides irrelevant or no support. Explanations of concepts are inaccurate or incomplete. Listeners gain little knowledge form presentation. No attempt made to connect topic to targeted audience.
Conclusion
10 %

Action Step
Advanced

The speaker summarized the main points, tied back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a specific call to action and a powerful clincher
Proficient

The speaker recaped main points but missed at least one key component of conclusion (call to action, clincher, tie-back to intro...etc.)
Partially Proficient

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion. Two or more important components were not present.
Not Proficient

No conclusion, ended rather abruptly. Most parts of conclusion were missing.
WRITING
This score represents the written speech only.
Persuasiveness
10 %

Advanced

Thesis is clear and Persuasive.<BR>
Argument is sound and supported by evidence.<BR>
Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the thesis.
Proficient

Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive.<BR>
Argument and evidence is somewhat weak.<BR>
Three supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.
Partially Proficient

Thesis is weak.<BR>
Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis.<BR>
Supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.
Not Proficient

No thesis.<BR>
Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point.<BR>
Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization
10 %

Advanced

Essay is clearly organized. <BR>
Has clear paragraphs<BR>
Has strong thesis.<BR>
Has three well-supported body paragraphs.<BR>
Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs.<BR>
Has a good "grabber" sentence.
Proficient

Essay is organized. <BR>
Paragraphing is clear. <BR>
Has a grabber sentence.<BR>
Has a good thesis.<BR>
Has moderately supported body paragraphs. Has a topic and concluding paragraph.<BR>
Has a grabber sentence.
Partially Proficient

Essay has some order and needs revision. <BR>
Attempts to use paragraphs. <BR>
Attempts an attention-grabber sentence.<BR>
Body paragraphs are not well supported. <BR>
Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak.<BR>
Grabber sentence is weak.
Not Proficient

Thesis is very weak.<BR>
Has very weak paragraphing. <BR>
Has very weak structure. <BR>
Has no topic sentence. <BR>
Has no grabber sentence.
Vocabulary and Voice
10 %

Advanced

Uses many vocabulary words. <BR>
No spelling errors. <BR>
Uses unique voice for subject. <BR>
Many verbs and adjectives.
Proficient

Uses some vocabulary words. <BR>
Few spelling errors. <BR>
Uses own voice. <BR>
Some verbs and adjectives.
Partially Proficient

Uses few vocabulary words. <BR>
Some spelling errors.<BR>
Voice does not stand out. <BR>
Few verbs and adjectives.
Not Proficient

Has simple language. <BR>
Many spelling errors.<BR>
Voice is weak. <BR>
No verbs or adjectives.
Fluency and Grammar
10 %

Advanced

Writing is logical and fluid. <BR>
Many sentences begin differently.<BR>
No grammar or punctuation errors.
Proficient

Writing is easy to read. <BR>
Some sentences begin differently. <BR>
Paper needs little editing. <BR>
Few grammar or punctuation errors.
Partially Proficient

Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. <BR>
Paper needs some editing. <BR>
Some punctuation and grammar errors.
Not Proficient

Writing has many errors. <BR>
Paper needs much editing. <BR>
Many punctuation or grammar errors.



Keywords:
  • persuasion, speech, presentation



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