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Persuasive Speech Rubric 
Persuasive Speech Rubric
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery. Speeches need to be a minimum of 4 minutes long and no longer than 6 minutes. Speech must include a power point presentation for the audience.
Rubric Code: JX93399
By Bird4773
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Introduction and engagement

Needs Improvement

No attention grabber.
Didn't mention thesis (claim).
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details.The first few lines of the speech didn't really grab audience's attention. The thesis (claim) is not clear.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech, but did not grab audience's attention. The thesis (claim) is clear.
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
The thesis (claim) is very clear.
Body

Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.
No counterargument was mentioned.
Facts are not clear and have no support or evidence.
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.
Used a counterargument but did not state who the opposing side was.
Facts need clarity but not given credibility.
Good

Good organization and details.
Used a counterargument but did not state who the opposing side was.
Facts are somewhat clear and given creditability.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.) and used a counterargument well.
Facts are clear and given credibility.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Does not bring closure.
The audience is left hanging.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Brings closure.
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Reviews position on topic and brings closure.
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Reviews position on topic, brings closure, and has a memorable ending.
Voice and ability to persuade

Needs Improvement

Difficult to hear or understand.
No expression in voice. Not persuasive at all.
Mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of students to hear.
Fair

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression. Not very persuasive.
Voice is low, incorrectly pronounces terms, and audience has difficulty hearing presentation.
Good

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate. Somewhat persuasive.
Varied voice and pace.
Voice is clear, pronounces most words correctly, and audience members can hear presentation.
Excellent

Effective volume, rate, and expression were used. Very persuasive.
Appropriate pauses were used.
Uses a clear voice and correct pronunciation of terms so that audience members can hear presentation.
Eye Contact

Needs Improvement

No eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes.
Fair

Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes.
Good

Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes.
Excellent

Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes.
Body Language

Needs Improvement

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
No movement or descriptive gestures and no enthusiasm.
Fair

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting and no enthusiasm.
Very little movement or descriptive gestures.
Good

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions. Little enthusiasm.
Made movements or gestures that enhances articulation.
Excellent

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Movements seem fluid and help the audience visualize.
Response

Needs Improvement

Needs Improvement. Student relied too heavily on the presentation.
Fair

Fair. Sometimes Student read from presentation, but sometimes did not.
Good

Good. Student redirected when looking at the presentation.
Excellent

Excellent. Student did not read from presentation.
Time

Needs Improvement

Very poor time management is evident.
Not within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is between 1 to 2 minutes.
Fair

Minor time management problems are present.
Insufficient time to develop main points.
Presentation is between 2 to 3 minutes
Good

Very minor time management problems. Presentation is slightly rushed or a bit too short.
Presentation is between 3 to 4 minutes.
Excellent

Presentation is neither rushed nor slow, with plenty of time for development of main points.
Within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is within 4 to 6 minutes.
Attire

Needs Improvement

Student is dressed sloppy.
Fair

Student wears shorts and a t-shirt.
Good

Student wears jeans and a t-shirt.
Excellent

Student wears jeans or dress pants and a button down shirt or polo.
Visual Aid

Needs Improvement

There is very little visual aid or none at all.
Fair

The visual aid is lacking and are not well prepared or researched.
Good

The visual aid is a bit lacking or is not of the best quality.
Excellent

The visual aid is according to what was said and has good quality. Good reliable source.



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