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Persuasive Essay Rubric 
Persuasive Speech Rubric
Rubric Code: NX5W7A7
By jrickless
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction
4 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

No introduction.
Didn't actually introduce topic.
First few lines of the essay did not get my attention.
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details.
The first few lines of the essay didn't really get my attention.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the scope of the essay.
The first few lines of the essay got my attention.
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the essay topic, but got the audience's attention.
The first few lines of the essay really got my attention.
Body
4 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

Enough details, but little organization.
Used some persuasive techniques, but not very well.
Facts need clarity and support.
Good

Good organization and details.
Used sound persuasive techniques. (ethos, logos, pathos)
Facts are somewhat clear and have evidence.
Excellent

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.
Conclusion
4 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Essay ended abruptly.
Does not bring closure.
The audience is left hanging.
Fair

Essay ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Brings closure.
Good

Essay ended with an adequate summary of points.
Reviews position on topic and brings closure.
Excellent

Essay ended with a lasting impression!
Reviews position on topic, brings closure, and has a memorable ending.
Mechanics
4 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Has many grammatical errors that may make reading the essay difficult.
Fair

Has several grammatical errors but for the most part, I can follow the argument being presented.
Good

Has few grammatical errors and is fairly easy to comprehend. Essay flows adequately.
Excellent

Has little to no mechanical errors and is clearly presented. Essay flows well and is enjoyable to read.
Set-up
4 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Essay is messy or only a single page. Some paragraphs may be missing.
Fair

Essay is one page front and back. Hand written and a little messy.
Good

Essay is neatly hand written and contains all parts.
Excellent

Essay is neatly typed and contains all parts.
Total Score
Score:_______/ 20



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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