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Persuasive Speech/Essay 
Persuasive Speech/Essay
Rubric Code: D72C25
By calewis
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Speech
  Exemplary

20 pts

Meets Requirements

15 pts

Needs Some Work

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Introduction

Exemplary

Creative, effective attention grabber. Clearly relates to topic. Identifies why topic is important. Includes strong thesis.
Meets Requirements

Clearly relates to topic. Identifies why topic is important. Includes clear thesis.
Needs Some Work

Relationship to topic is vague OR Does not indicate why topic is important OR Thesis is unclear.
Poor

No intro included. (0 points)
Body of Speech

Exemplary

Two main ideas are strongly supported by cited research and detail. One opposing argument is effectively refuted. Smooth transitions between ideas.
Meets Requirements

Two main ideas are supported by some cited research and detail. Attempts to refute one opposing argument. Attempts transitions between ideas.
Needs Some Work

Includes only one main idea OR Only one main idea is supported by cited research OR There is lack of detail to support thesis OR One opposing argument is not presented OR Transitions are not attempted between main ideas.
Poor

No main idea. Speech is vague with no real purpose OR research is not cited OR Speaker shows little knowledge of the topic.
Conclusion

Exemplary

Includes strong urge to action. Effectively links back to Intro. Effectively reviews main points. Leaves audience convinced of your point of view and motivated to act.
Meets Requirements

Links back to Intro. Reviews main points. Leaves audience convinced your point of view is correct but not influenced to act.
Needs Some Work

Does not urge audience to action OR Does not link back to Intro. OR Does not review main points OR does not persuade audience to your point of view.
Poor

No Conclusion included. Speech stops abruptly. (0 points)
Vocal Delivery

Exemplary

Excellent articulation, pronunciation, and use of language. Enthusiastic and varied vocal delivery emphasizes key words. Excellent rate of speaking. Excellent volume. Effective use of pauses. Dynamic and persuasive speaking style shows passion for topic.
Meets Requirements

.Good articulation, pronunciation, and use of language. Some vocal variety. Rate of speaking effective most of the time. Volume adequate most of the time. Pauses between main ideas.
Needs Some Work

Frequently mispronounces words or uses slang or overly casual language (e.g., "you know", "gonna") OR Frequently difficult to understand or hear OR Speaks in a monotone voice OR Rushes through speech with no pauses.
Poor

Mumbles. Cannot be heard or understood.
Physical Delivery

Exemplary

Confident posture. Establishes eye contact with audience. Excellent use of facial expression. Gestures emphasize points. Seldom refers to notecards.
Meets Requirements

Posture does not detract from speech. Establishes some eye contact with audience. Some variety in facial expression. Does not refer to notecards excessively.
Needs Some Work

Poor posture, fidgeting, or rocking detracts from speech OR Does not establish eye contact with audience OR has no variety of facial expression OR refers to notecards excessively.
Poor

Fidgeting, rocking, or poor posture AND Does not establish eye contact with audience AND has no variety of facial expression AND reads word-for-word from notecards.




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