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Persuasive/Argumentative Speech 
Persuasive/Argumentative Speech
Students will give a persuasive/argumentative speech to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: YA57B6
By lzumwalt
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

completely persuades audience.

20 pts

Good

Does well, persuades audience somewhat.

15 pts

Fair

Persuades audience to a minimal extent.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

Does not persuade the audience.

5 pts

Introduction
10 pts

Does the speaker get your attention?
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.<BR>
<BR>
--Background Info<BR>
--Thesis Statement
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details.
Needs Improvement

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Body
10 pts

Does the speaker provide persuasive reasons about their subject?
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)<BR>
--Evidence<BR>
--Logos,Ethos,Kairos, or Pathos<BR>
--Opposing Views/Rebutttals
Good

Good organization and details.
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.
Conclusion
10 pts

Does the speaker end the speech appropriately?
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!<BR>
--Call to Action or Change of thinking
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Voice
10 pts

Does the reader connect with the topic?
Excellent

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

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
Fair

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression.
Needs Improvement

Difficult to hear or understand. No expression in voice.
Eye Contact
10 pts

Does the speaker keep eye contact with the audience?
Excellent

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout whole speech.
Good

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Fair

Little eye contact.
Needs Improvement

No eye contact.
Body Language
10 pts

Does the speaker look enthusiastic?
Excellent

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Good

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions.
Fair

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Needs Improvement

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.



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