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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech which will be filmed and added to their propaganda project.
Rubric Code: B92XAW
By dwelch_hawks
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Well Below

Does not persuade the audience.

(N/A)

Below

Persuades audience to a minimal extent.

(N/A)

Meets

Does well, persuades audience somewhat.

(N/A)

Exceeds

completely persuades audience.

(N/A)

Methods of Persuasion
20 pts

Well Below

Two or more of the required types are missing.
Below

One required type is missing.
Meets

The required amount are used, but some may not be as effective.
Exceeds

At least two of logos, ethos, and/or pathos and at least three of the other methods are used effectively and appropriately.
Evidence & Reasoning
20 pts

Well Below

Reasoning is faulty (doesn't make sense) and/or there is little or no support.
Below

There are a few issues with reasoning or a lack of adequate support.
Meets

There is an adequate amount of support, though more could have been added; all reasoning is logical.
Exceeds

A great deal of appropriate evidence and examples are used to support reasoning which is effective and logical.
Delivery
60
Voice
20 pts

Does the reader connect with the topic?
Well Below

Difficult to hear or understand. No expression in voice.
Below

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

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
Exceeds

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Appropriate pauses were used.
Eye Contact
10 pts

Does the speaker keep eye contact with the audience?
Well Below

No eye contact.
Below

Little eye contact.
Meets

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Exceeds

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout whole speech.
Body Language
10 pts

Does the speaker display nervous behavior?
Well Below

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
Below

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Meets

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

All body language showed confidence: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Time
10 pts

Fell within the 2:30-5:30 required time.
Well Below

Time was a minute and a half or more below requirement.
Below

Time was a minute to a minute and a half below.
Meets

Time was thirty seconds to a minute below.
Exceeds

Time requirement was met.
Introduction
5 pts

Well Below

No introduction evident.
Below

One of the three components evident.
Meets

Two out of the three components evident.
Exceeds

All components of the introduction was evident. Attention getter, thesis statement and preview of arguments.
Conclusion
5 pts

Well Below

No introduction evident.
Below

One of the three components evident.
Meets

Two out of the three components evident.
Exceeds

All components of the introduction was evident. Restate thesis statement and restatement of arguments and call to action.



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