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Argumentive Speech Rubric 
Rubric Code: P24A4A2
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Expert

5 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Intermediate

3 pts

Beginner

2 pts

Undeveloped

0 pts

Attention Getter

Expert

Attention device gains attention of audience. Device is creative and appropriate to topic and audience.
Advanced

Device gains attention but the device is not creative.
Intermediate

Devices gains minimal attention.
Beginner

Attention device is unrelated to the topic.
Undeveloped

Attention device is missing.
Thesis/Claim

Expert

Central idea is clearly informative in nature. States central idea clearly and concisely. Central idea is original.
Advanced

Central idea is clearly informative in nature and is clearly stated.
Intermediate

Central idea is clearly informative but not clearly or concisely stated.
Beginner

Central idea is not clearly informative.
Undeveloped

No central idea is stated.
Main Points

Expert

Three main points are effective and strongly support the central idea. Main points are strongly supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
Advanced

Two main points support the central idea. Main points are supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
Intermediate

One main point overlap or is redundant. Main point are supported with evidence from at least three sources.
Beginner

Main points are unclear. Support for main points is below the minimum requirement.
Undeveloped

No support for the main points is presented.
Conclusion

Expert

Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a memorable, compelling closing statement.
Advanced

Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a closure statement.
Intermediate

Clearly reviews thesis and main points.
Beginner

Missing review of central idea or review of main points. Conclusion may be poorly worded.
Undeveloped

Review of central idea and main points is missing. Closure statement is missing.
Oral Style

Expert

Conversational style flows easily; engages and enthralls the audience; fluid speech. Speaker appears relaxed and confident.
Advanced

Mostly conversational; throughout most of the speech you engage the audience. Work just a bit to excite and enthrall the audience more fully.
Intermediate

While much of the speech is in written style there are times that you talk to us - do this more often so we can connect more fully.
Beginner

Attempts to be conversational; reading most of the speech. Nervousness apparent.
Undeveloped

Not conversational; reads the entire speech.
Language & Vocal Fillers

Expert

Language is vivid, enhances clarity; grammar/ pronunciation correct.

Speech is delivered fluently; no distracting vocal fillers
Advanced

Language is understandable with a few grammar/pronunciation errors.
Only a few vocal fillers that do not distract from the fluency of the message.
Intermediate

Language is plain, uninteresting; several grammar/pronunciation errors.
The vocal fillers begin to interrupt the flow of the speech.
Beginner

Language has many grammar/pronunciation errors.
Repeated vocal fillers interrupt the flow of your speech and distract listeners.
Undeveloped

Language is offensive/marginalizing.
Nearly impossible to follow the flow of the speech due to the constant interruptions caused by vocal fillers.
Eye Contact

Expert

Effectively, consistently engages audience with sustained eye contact.
Advanced

Consistently engages audience with eye contact.
Intermediate

Attempts to establish eye contact but sometimes appears distracted an/or tied to notes.
Beginner

Eye contact is minimal and fleeting.
Undeveloped

Eye contact is almost non-existent.
Body Movement and Gestures

Expert

Natural use of body movement and gestures reinforce speech throughout presentation.
Facial expressions enhance the message and are consistent with the intent of the message for the entire presentation.
Advanced

Body movement and gestures appropriate but infrequent. Facial expressions are consistent with the intent of the message throughout most of the presentation.
Intermediate

Attempts to use body movement and gestures. Appears uncomfortable. Facial expressions are somewhat consistent with the intent of the message.
Beginner

Body movement and gestures appear robotic or distracting. Facial expressions are minimal; speaker may appear bored.
Undeveloped

No attempt made to use body movement or gestures to enhance message. Facial expressions do not match the intended message and create confusion.
Visual Aids/PowerPoint

Expert

Aids and PowerPoint slides meaningfully support speech; slides are free of errors; slides meet all requirements of two different aids.
Advanced

Slides support speech but contain 1-2 errors in mechanics or design. slides
Intermediate

Slides generally support speech but contain 3-4 errors in mechanics or design. Meets one requirement of required 2 different aids.
Beginner

Slides distract from speech or contain excessive errors in mechanics or design. No visual aid,
Undeveloped

No slides are used.
Content

Expert

All content directly related to the topic. Opinions were always supported by fact if possible.
Advanced

Content directly related to the topic. Almost all opinions were supported by facts.
Intermediate

Demonstrated basic understanding of the topic. Many opinions were not supported by facts.
Beginner

Few facts related to the topic. Most information was opinion.
Undeveloped

Facts not used.
Time

Expert

Speech was delivered in 7- 20 minutes
Advanced

30 seconds under / over
Intermediate

1:00 minute under / over
Beginner

1:30 minute under / over
Undeveloped

Did not confer to time limits
Outline content

Expert

Outline completed on-time; complete format with 3+ references
Advanced

Outline completed on-time; complete format with 2 references
Intermediate

Outline completed on-time; complete format with reference
Beginner

Outline completed on-time; complete format with no references
Undeveloped

Outline completed on-time; complete format with no references
Outline Deadline

Expert

On-time in class
Advanced

On-time not in class
Intermediate

One day late
Beginner

Two days late
Undeveloped

Not turned in



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