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Exemplification Essay Rubric (Speech) 
Exemplification Essay Rubric
Guidelines for scoring an exemplication essay.
Rubric Code: ZX7AB44
By tjenkins1983
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Below Expectations

1 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Developing

3 pts

Meets Expectations

4 pts

Thesis
1 pts

Is there a clear, unifying thesis?
Below Expectations

Thesis is unclear, poorly placed

OR

Does not follow the formula
Needs Improvement

Thesis is present but is too broad for the essay topic.
Developing

Thesis is present and clearly written but does not convey a level of controversy and/or original thought.
Meets Expectations

Thesis is clear & extremely and well-written. There is some level of controversy and/ or original thought present
Key Points
1 pts

Does the body include examples that are cited?
Below Expectations

Body paragraph includes no in-text citations
Needs Improvement

Body paragraph includes one in-text citation but the information cited does not support the argument presented in the paragraph
Developing

Includes 2 in-text citations, although one may not fully supported the argument presented in the paragraph
Meets Expectations

Body paragraph includes both in text citations that fully support the argument presented in the paragraph.
Introduction & Conclusion
1 pts

Is there an interesting, attention-getting introduction and conclusion?
Below Expectations

Neither is particularly interesting or well-written
Needs Improvement

One is interesting and well-written, but the other is not
Developing

Both introduction and conclusion are effective and well-written, but do rise qualify as excellent.
Meets Expectations

Both introduction and conclusion are well-written, interesting and effective.
Thesis is included in appropriate place in intro
Effective Clincher/Closing
Effective Background/ Summative information
Examples (Establishing Logos)
1 pts

Are sufficient examples present and are they appropriate for the paper?
Below Expectations

Essay does not include sufficient examples or examples are not appropriate to the essay.

Details are not present
Needs Improvement

Essay includes sufficient examples, but examples are not appropriate to the essay, or examples are appropriate, but not enough are included.

Details are minimal and are of very little use to the reader
Developing

Essay includes sufficient examples or examples that are appropriate to the essay; the examples do not qualify as excellent.

Details are sufficient. They are interesting and useful to the reader
Meets Expectations

Essay includes more than enough appropriate examples that fully support the thesis

Details are interesting and useful to the reader and add insight to the subject.
Diction (Establishing Pathos)
1 pts

Does writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay.
Below Expectations

Word choice is inappropriate to the essay. Words are grossly repetitive or elementary in nature. Word choice completely compromises the academic tone of the essay.
Needs Improvement

Word choice is fairly acceptable while some word choices are repetitive and elementary, they do not devalue the academic tone of the essay.
Developing

Word choice is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Meets Expectations

Word choice is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer.
Persona (Establishing Ethos)
1 pts

How well does the speaker establish a persona?
Below Expectations

Speaker does not appear to be a reliable authority on the subject
Needs Improvement

Speaker somewhat appears to be a reliable authority on the subject
Developing

Speaker comes across as a reliable authority for the most part
Meets Expectations

Speaker is ultra "relatable" to the audience. Information is delivered in a way that makes the persona believable and reliable.
Logical Order
1 pts

Are the examples within each paragraph arranged coherently?
Below Expectations

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are poorly arranged.
Needs Improvement

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are generally arranged in a logical order, though some ideas may not be in an effective order.
Developing

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical order but do not qualify as excellent.
Meets Expectations

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical and effective order.

Each paragraph is artfully placed for a strategic purpose as it relates to the thesis.
Transitions
1 pts

Do transitions help direct readers from one example to the next?
Below Expectations

Transitions do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Needs Improvement

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Developing

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent.
Meets Expectations

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Incorporation of Abstract Noun
1 pts

Is the abstract noun the centerpiece of the essay?
Below Expectations

Abstract noun is not mentioned in the essay.
Needs Improvement

Abstract noun is mentioned, but has no connection to the thesis
Developing

Abstract noun is used in the thesis, but the connection is loose.
Meets Expectations

Abstract noun is firmly connected to the thesis statement. The noun takes the center stage of the argument.
Speech Length
1 pts

Does the speech lasts within the required time frame
Below Expectations

Speech is less than 5 minutes long OR exceeds the 7 minute max by more than 30 seconds.
Needs Improvement

Speech lasts at least 5 minutes
Developing

Speech lasts at least 6 minutes
Meets Expectations

Speech lasts the entire 7 minutes
Awareness of Audience
1 pts

Does the content and the language match the intended audience?
Below Expectations

Speaker makes little to no effort to connect to audience. It is hard to tell exactly who the targeted audience is
Needs Improvement

Speaker somewhat makes an effort to connect to audience.

While vague mention is made of audience, the viewer can still tell who the intended audience is
Developing

Speaker adequately connects to the audience.

Intended audience is clear via word choice and tone
Meets Expectations

Speaker is ultra aware of the audience

Intended audience is clear via word choice, types of examples AND through use of references that are specific to the audience.
Vocabulary
1 pts

Student utilizes the required number of vocabulary words as directed by the teacher
Below Expectations

Fewer than 3 words are used
Needs Improvement

3 vocab words are used
Developing

4 vocab words are used
Meets Expectations

All five vocab words are used
Stage Presence
1 pts

Below Expectations

Minor execution of
- Enunciation
- Pronunciation
- Volume
- Gestures
- Eye Contact
Needs Improvement

Somewhat flawed execution of
- Enunciation
- Pronunciation
- Volume
- Gestures
- Eye Contact
Developing

Passable execution of
- Enunciation
- Pronunciation
- Volume
- Gestures
- Eye Contact
Meets Expectations

Perfect or Near perfect execution of
- Enunciation
- Pronunciation
- Volume
- Gestures
- Eye Contact




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