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Speech to Persuade 
Speech to Persuade
Students will give a persuasive speech over a topic of their choice that falls under the three categories of persuasion: question of fact, value, or policy. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery. Speeches need to be a minimum of 7 minutes long and no longer than 9 minutes.
Rubric Code: MXA7B2C
By Cstrod
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Speech Rubric
  Exceptional

10 pts

Advanced

8 pts

Accomplished

6 pts

Developing

4 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Speech
Introduction
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the thesis and major points to be discussed.
Advanced

Introduction orients the audience to topic and theme, but is not engaging. The audience has an idea of what is to follow.
Accomplished

Introduction establishes the topic or the theme but not both. Not attention-getting.
Developing

Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable thesis or idea of the major points to be discussed.
Emerging

No introduction of main ideas or major points. Thesis is not present.
Content
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Facts are clear and well supported.
Advanced

Good organization and details.
Used sound persuasive techniques.
Facts are somewhat clear and have evidence.
Accomplished

Enough details, but little organization.
Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Facts need clarity and support.
Developing

Lack of organization or details.
Attempted some persuasive techniques.
Facts are not clear and have no support or evidence.
Emerging

No grasp of the information. Support material is inaccurate, inappropriate, and/or too general.
Organization
10 pts

Exceptional

Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Advanced

Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Accomplished

Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Developing

There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward.
Emerging

Lack of organization or details. Transitions are nonexistent.
Conclusion
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Reviews position on topic, brings closure, and has a memorable ending.
Advanced

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

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.Brings closure.
Developing

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Emerging

Speech ended abruptly.
Does not bring closure.
The audience is left hanging.
Voice
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

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

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

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression.
Voice is low, incorrectly pronounces terms, and audience has difficulty hearing presentation.
Developing

Difficult to hear or understand.
No expression in voice.
Mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of students to hear.
Emerging

Monotone and/or mumbling. The audience's attention is constantly elsewhere
Eye Contact
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

Speaker rarely refers to notes. Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Advanced

Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest.
Accomplished

Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Developing

Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience.
Emerging

Speaker made no eye contact with the audience at all.
Body Language
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.

Movements seem fluid and help the audience visualize.
Advanced

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions.

Made movements or gestures that enhances articulation.
Accomplished

Stood straight, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.

Some movement or descriptive gestures.
Developing

Some slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.

Minimal movement or descriptive gestures.
Emerging

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.

No movement or descriptive gestures.
Time
10 pts

Score:
Exceptional

Presentation is neither rushed nor slow, with plenty of time for development of main points.
Within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is within 6 to 7 minutes.
Advanced

Very minor time management problems. Presentation is slightly rushed or a bit too short.
Presentation is within 5 to 6 minutes.
Accomplished

Minor time management problems are present.
Insufficient time to develop main points.
Presentation is within 4 to 5 minutes.
Developing

Poor time management is evident.
Not within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is over 7 1/2 minutes and under 3 minutes.
Emerging

Very poor time management is evident.
Not within frame of allotted time.
Presentation is over 8 minutes and under 2 minutes.
Outline
Format & Works Cited Page
10 pts

Exceptional

The outline employs the correct format, and proper use of symbols, and indentations are
evident.
Advanced

The outline employs the correct format, and proper use of symbols, and indentations are
evident.
Accomplished

The outline shows the correct format, though proper symbols
and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent.
Developing

The outline resembles the correct format, but proper symbols and indentations are not used.
Emerging

The outline has serious errors and does not use the correct format.
Content
10 pts

Exceptional

The outline contains very
precise, detailed information
that is essential to the topic, in
addition to including specific
anecdotes and quotations
which are attributed to sources
with proper MLA
parenthetical documentation.
Advanced

The outline contains some
precise, detailed information
that is essential to the topic, in
addition to including quotations
which are attributed to sources
with proper APA
parenthetical documentation.
Accomplished

The outline contains sufficient
information of the topic which
is attributed to sources with
proper MLA parenthetical
documentation though one or two errors may appear.
Developing

The outline includes
information related to the
topic, but does not elaborate or
expand upon essential
information which is
attributed the sources but does
not use proper MLA
parenthetical documentation.
Emerging

The outline includes
insufficient and/or
inappropriate information and
does not include any
attribution to sources in MLA
format or otherwise.
Title and Purpose
10 pts

Exceptional

Title and Purpose is clear and proposes an arguable point which people could reasonably agree or disagree; it takes a stand.
Advanced

Purpose is clear and proposes an arguable point, but it does not take a clear stand. OR, title is missing.
Accomplished

Purpose is somewhat clear and does not fully propose an arguable point. May or may not have title
Developing

Purpose statement is not clear and lacks organization of an arguable point and a clear stand for or against. May or may not have title.
Emerging

The purpose statement and title are absent from the outline.



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  • persuasive speech, presentation



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