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Persuasive Speech 
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery.
Rubric Code: DBB424
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Voice

Score:

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.
Varied voice and pace.
Excellent

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

Score:

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

Score:

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.
Visuals

Score:

Needs Improvement

VIsuals are not directly related t the topic. Delivery is not fluent when referring to the visuals.
Fair

Visuals are related to the topic. Delivery lacks some fluency when referring to the visuals.
Good

Visuals are appealing and add support to the argument. Delivery is fluent when referring to the visuals.
Excellent

Visuals are appealing, highly relevant, and add support to the argument. Delivery is fluent with an engaging flow of speech when referring to the visuals.
Attention to Audience

Score:

Needs Improvement

Argument does not seem to target any particular audience.
Fair

Argument deomonstrates some understanding of the potential audience.
Good

Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience.
Excellent

Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience and anticipates counterarguments.
Total Score
Score:_______/ 25



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation







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