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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
assessment for persuasive speeches following posted guidelines
Rubric Code: W86BWW
By deutschcjy
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Speaking
  Professional

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Emerging

3 pts

Incomplete

2 pts

Delivery

Professional

Student maintained eye contact, was easily heard and understood by the audience, used voice effectively, and enhanced message through appropriate non-verbal communication.
Proficient

Student maintained eye contact, could be heard and understood by the audience, varied voice delivery, and used appropriate non-verbal communication.
Emerging

Student presentation could benefit from additional practice; student verbal and non-verbal delivery sometimes interfered with the effectiveness of the speech.
Incomplete

Student presentation requires practice; student verbal and non-verbal delivery interfered with the effectiveness of the speech.
Introduction

Professional

Student gained the attention and interest of the audience, related the topic to the audience, introduced the topic clearly, and established personal credibility and the audience need.
Proficient

Student gained the attention of the audience, introduced and related the topic to the audience, and established the audience need.
Emerging

Student gained the attention of the audience, and introduced and related the topic to the audience.
Incomplete

Student's introduction lacked the appropriate elements.
Main Body

Professional

Main points were clear and fully supported; speech organization was well-planned; language was appropriate to the topic and audience; speech established a strong solution to the need; and all connectives and signposts were effective.
Proficient

Main points were clear and supported; speech organization was well-planned; language was appropriate to the topic and audience; speech established a solution to the need; and connectives and signposts were evident.
Emerging

Main points could be identified; speech established a solution to the need; speech could benefit from better organization and word choices.
Incomplete

Unable to identify main points; speech was poorly planned; speech lacked a solution to the need; and/or language was inappropriate for speech content or audience.
Supportive Elements

Professional

Speech effectively used examples, statistics and testimony to support speech points; support was accurate, relevant and came from reliable sources; and support was cited appropriately.
Proficient

Speech used examples, statistics and testimony to support speech points; support was accurate, relevant and/or came from reliable sources; and support was cited.
Emerging

Speech used examples, statistics or testimony to support speech points; support came from reliable sources; and support was cited.
Incomplete

Speech points lacked appropriate support and citation was missing for any relevant support.
Visual Aids

Professional

Visual aids were easily seen and read, strengthened the speech clarity and persuasiveness, increased audience interest, made it easier to retain the speech message, and enhanced the speaker's credibility.
Proficient

Visual aids could be seen and read, provided speech clarity and persuasiveness, increased audience interest, and made it easier to retain the speech message.
Emerging

Visual aids could be seen, provided speech clarity or persuasiveness, and made it easier to retain the speech message.
Incomplete

Visual aids could not be seen or read, and relevance was questionable.
Conclusion

Professional

Speech ended with a strong and concise conclusion that prepared the audience for the ending and reinforced the audience's commitment to the solution.
Proficient

Speech ended with a strong or concise conclusion that reinforced the audience's commitment to the solution.
Emerging

Conclusion at least reinforced the audience's commitment to the solution.
Incomplete

Conclusion was too long and/or did not reinforce the audience's commitment to the solution.




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