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Call to Action Speech 
In this speech you will have a persuasive purpose; you must attempt to call your listeners to action. Your job is to write a speech that convinces us to do something. Do not simply state your point; make the class want to follow your plan of action.
Rubric Code: KXB768
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Your Score

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h

Poor

Lack of organization, no regard for directions, does not persuade, entertain or inform, and is far shorter than 5 minutes.
Fair

Requirements are not followed, speech duration is too short, topic is not sufficiently introduced, lack of organization, poor preparation.
Good

Almost all requirements are met, speech is close to 4 minutes, and sufficiently convinces the audience.
Excellent

Closely adheres to all requirements: listing statistics, examples, definitions, a metaphor, and a quote all pertaining to your topic. Speech is a minimum of 4 minutes, while effectively convincing the audience.
Your Score
Presentation Skills
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Your Score

(N/A)

x

Poor

No eye contact, reads most of the speech, very little knowledge of subject, very poor body language and tone. Student mumbles making it hard for students in the back of class to hear.
Fair

Eye contact is limited. Not much interaction with the audience, fidgety, voice is inaudible, stumbling is distracting, repetitive and hard to follow.
Good

Students maintain eye contact most of the time, decent body language, somewhat natural gestures, minor shaky tone, occassional stumbling over words.
Excellent

Maintains eye contact while using positive and confident body language, natural gestures, relaxed tone, does not overuse "umm". Student is comfortable and confident with the subject matter.
Your Score
Outline Quality
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Your Score

(N/A)

x

Poor

Outline has a non recognizable format, very disorganized, does not include full sentences, and is very hard to follow.
Outline shows very little time or effort in construction.
Fair

Outline does not adhere to directions, is not long enough, does not show good organization. Not very entertaining or informative, sounds too much like a script.
Good

Outline is close to proper format, makes sense, includes a somewhat logical progression, and mostly contains full sentences in most lines. Outline order may be different that the actual speech.
Excellent

Outline format is followed exactly, is well organized, includes all requirements, and contains full sentences in every line. Shows a natural progression and appears in the same order as the points in the speech. Includes both an effective intro and conclusion.
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