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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech exploring ideas presented in the class. You will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery. Speeches need to reference specific examples and not simply filled with generalities. Speeches need to be a minimum of 3 minutes long and no longer than 5 minutes.
Rubric Code: YX8AB98
By kvelasquez91
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 %
  Needs Improvement

0.5 pts

Fair

1 pts

Good

1.5 pts

Excellent

2 pts

Content
70 % Score: ____ /7
Introduction
2 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
Body
2 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.
Attempted to use some persuasive techniques
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.
Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Good

Good organization and details.
Used sound persuasive techniques.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Conclusion
2 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Thesis (Argument)
1 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Student did not state their argument or position.
Fair

Student had an argument but did not adequately defend it. There was little to no valid evidence and the audience was left confused.
Good

Argument was vaguely stated. The initial argument was weak & the audience wasn't sure what position the student was taking. Some evidence was used but not defended.
Excellent

Student fully stated and defended their argument. Speech contained at least two well defended pieces of evidence and each had a logical connection to the argument.
Style
30 % Score: ____ /3
Voice
1 pts

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
1 pts

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
1 pts

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.
Total Score
100 % ____ /10



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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