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Persuasion Speech 
Biography Speech
Students will give a biographical speech on a chosen famous person. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: YX3X96B
By carolesand
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Biography Speech
  Exemplary

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Approaching

1 pts

Introduction

Exemplary

The speaker hooked the listener with a compelling introduction.
Proficient

The speaker got the attention of the listener with an interesting introduction.
Developing

The speaker gave an average introduction
Approaching

The speaker gave a sparse introduction.
Research on Problem

Exemplary

The speaker very thoroughly explained the problems associated with this issue and offered compelling research.
Proficient

The speaker thoroughly explained the problems associated with this issue and offered supporting research.
Developing

The speaker explained the problems associated with this issue and offered some research.
Approaching

The speaker somewhat explained the problems associated with this issue and offered minimal research.
Action Plan

Exemplary

The speaker very thoroughly explained the advocated action plan with details for implementation.
Proficient

The speaker somewhat thoroughly explained the advocated action plan with details for implementation.
Developing

The speaker explained the advocated action plan with some details for implementation.
Approaching

The speaker minimally explained the advocated action plan with minimal details for implementation.
Voice

Exemplary

Consistent and effective volume, pauses, and expression were present in the speaker's voice.
Proficient

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
Developing

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.
Approaching

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown.
Eye Contact

Exemplary

Looked directly at all of the audience most of the time.
Proficient

Looked at some of the audience often.
Developing

Looked up occasionally during the speech.
Approaching

Seldom looked at the audience.
Memorization

Exemplary

Speech was memorized and speaker knew it well enough to have a natural voice to "tell the story."
Proficient

Speech was memorized. Facial expressions showed that student was working on remembering the words.
Developing

Some of the speech was memorized.
Approaching

None of the speech was memorized.
Time

Exemplary

Over 2:00
Proficient

1:30-2:00
Developing

1:00-1:29
Approaching

Less than 1:00



Keywords:
  • persuasion speech, presentation



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