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Pursuasive Speech
Pursuasive Speech
This rubric is designed to score your ability to persuade your class about the topic of your choice. Your success will depend on your speaking skills, your incorporation of ethos, pathos, and logos that you have learned as well as the presentation of your research and your ability to support your argument.
Rubric Code:
MXA53WW
By
susanfullen
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Persuasive Speech
A Speech
23.75 pts
B Speech
21.5 pts
C Speech
19 pts
D Speech
16.5 pts
Introduction
A Speech
Greeting/Self-introduction<BR>
Attention Grabber<BR>
Strong, creative topic with action verb<BR>
Strong Credibility<BR>
Strong Relatability<BR>
Preview of speech
B Speech
Greeting/Self Introduction<BR>
Attention Grabber<BR>
Good Topic<BR>
Good Credibility<BR>
Good Relatability
C Speech
Greeting/Self Introduction<BR>
Weak topic – “why you should . . . “<BR>
Basic Credibility<BR>
Basic Relatability
D Speech
Greeting/Self Introduction<BR>
No clear persuasive topic<BR>
Weak credibility and/or relatability
Body
A Speech
Accurate, interesting and relevant information<BR>
Solid organization/flow of information<BR>
3 clearly defined main points<BR>
Clear transitions between 3 main points<BR>
Strong purpose, direction<BR>
5 strong and different sources clearly cited during speech
B Speech
Accurate, interesting information<BR>
Good organization/flow of information<BR>
3 clearly defined main points<BR>
Good purpose, direction<BR>
4 strong sources clearly cited during speech
C Speech
Accurate information related to topic<BR>
Some organization/flow of information<BR>
Defined main points, purpose, direction<BR>
3 sources clearly cited during speech
D Speech
Accurate information related to topic<BR>
Little organization/flow of information<BR>
Undefined main points, direction, purpose<BR>
3 or less sources cited during speech or unclear citations
Conclusion
A Speech
Notifier<BR>
Detailed recap of 3 main points and purpose of speech<BR>
Creative food for thought/final thought<BR>
Clear call to action/challenge with multiple options
B Speech
Detailed recap of 3 main points and purpose of speech<BR>
Food for thought/final thought<BR>
Clear call to action/challenge
C Speech
Simple recap/summary of body of speech<BR>
Call to action/challenge unclear and/or offered just one option
D Speech
No defined conclusion
Delivery
A Speech
Talking with audience with reference to notes <BR>
Strong vocal volume – reflects confidence and preparation <BR>
Good vocal variety – seem familiar with information<BR>
Good rate, reflects some nervousness<BR>
Good use of pauses<BR>
Posture/poise reflect preparation and confidence<BR>
Few distracting mannerisms<BR>
Good enthusiasm/energy<BR>
Few to some fillers<BR>
Good eye contact
B Speech
Talking with audience with reference to notes <BR>
Strong vocal volume – reflects confidence and preparation <BR>
Good vocal variety – seem familiar with information<BR>
Good rate, reflects some nervousness<BR>
Good use of pauses<BR>
Posture/poise reflect preparation and confidence<BR>
Few distracting mannerisms<BR>
Good enthusiasm/energy<BR>
Few to some fillers<BR>
Good eye contact
C Speech
Talking with audience with little reading of notes<BR>
Good vocal volume <BR>
Some vocal variety – limited by nervousness/lack of preparation<BR>
Accelerated rate (nervousness) but can understand information<BR>
Limited use of pauses<BR>
Posture reflects lack of confidence<BR>
Some distracting mannerisms<BR>
Some enthusiasm/energy<BR>
Strong use of fillers<BR>
Minimal eye contact – too muc
D Speech
Talking at or reading script to audience<BR>
Vocal volume – too soft or too loud<BR>
No real vocal variety – monotone voice <BR>
Fast rate, hard to understand information<BR>
No use of pauses – seemed out of breath<BR>
Bad posture/leaning on podium<BR>
Consistent distracting mannerisms<BR>
Little to no enthusiasm/energy<BR>
Consistent use of fillers<BR>
Little to no eye contact – almost ex
Persuasive Structure/Technique
A Speech
Strong audience connection/involvement – posed 1 question (or more) <BR>
Genuine interest/investment in topic/opportunity<BR>
Solid preparation/practice<BR>
Strong link to business and professional communication<BR>
Professional/appropriate dress<BR>
Good length of speech – fell solidly within time limits (no penalty) <BR>
Some use of inclusive language
B Speech
Good audience connection/involvement<BR>
Good interest/investment in topic/opportunity<BR>
Solid preparation/practice<BR>
Good link to business and professional communication<BR>
Good professional/appropriate dress<BR>
Good length of speech – fell solidly within time limits (no penalty)
C Speech
Little audience connection/involvement<BR>
Some interest/investment in topic/opportunity<BR>
Little preparation/practice<BR>
Minimal link to business and professional communication<BR>
Basic professional/appropriate dress<BR>
Barely made time limitations (no penalty)
D Speech
No audience connection/involvement<BR>
Little to no interest/investment in topic/opportunity<BR>
No preparation/practice whatsoever<BR>
*No link to business and professional communication<BR>
*Not professionally/appropriately dressed (from head to toe)<BR>
*Did not fall within time limit
Keywords:
pursuasive speech, presentation
Subjects:
Communication
(General)
Types:
Exam
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