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Original Oratory 
Persuasive Speech
Rubric Code: Q24A465
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Distinguished

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Expanding

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Eye Contact
5 pts

Distinguished

Your eye contact was sustained in all areas of the room through the entire speech.
Proficient

You eye contact was sustained in most areas of the room.
Expanding

You are beginning to incorporate eye contact, but could still use more.
Basic

You relied on your notes about half of the time. You are beginning to incorporate eye contact, but could still use more.
Below Basic

You had little or no eye contact.
Vocal Quality
5 pts

Distinguished

Your voice was conversational and powerful throughout the speech that captivated the audience in your message; your voice was effectively varied; in volume and tone.
Proficient

Your voice was pleasant and powerful which helped engage the audience in your message; your voice was loud enough to hear easily; you used your volume and tone, to enhance your message.
Expanding

You need to put a bit more energy in your voice and/or use a more conversational tone; Your vocal technique was somewhat effective, but you could use your voice to further enhance your message by improving volume and tone.
Basic

You need to put more energy in your voice. It was somewhat difficult for the audience to remain engaged in your speech; You were too quiet for your message to be effective. Continue to work on enhancing your volume and tone.
Below Basic

You’re too quiet for the audience to understand you. You lacked energy in your voice.
Vocal Technique
5 pts

Distinguished

Crystal clear articulation and pronunciation throughout your speech.
Proficient

Articulation and pronunciation were mostly clear.
Expanding

Inconsistent articulation and pronunciation.
Basic

Words not articulated and pronunciation unclear.
Below Basic

Difficult to understand due to articulation and pronunciation.
Flow/Pacing
5 pts

Distinguished

Your speech was fluid making it especially engaging. You effectively used pauses and pacing to further emphasize your points.
Proficient

Your speech included smooth flowing language without any filler words. Pace was appropriate.
Expanding

Your speech had mostly smooth flowing language, with a few filler words or unintended pauses OR You were too fast or slow at times.
Basic

Your speech had somewhat smooth flowing language with filler words AND you were too fast or too slow.
Below Basic

Your speech had many filler words or phrases, and/or you paused inappropriately. Pace made it hard to understand.
Body Language
5 pts

Distinguished

You looked comfortable, using your hands, body and facial expressions naturally and effectively, without distractions. Gestures used enhanced the message and its meaning.
Proficient

You looked comfortable, using your hands, body and facial expressions naturally and effectively, without distracting from your message.
Expanding

You had solid posture, but were lacking gestures. Work on adding movement to your speech.
Basic

You had very few gestures, body motions, or facial expression; OR your posture and gestures were distracting and/or unnatural.
Below Basic

You had no gestures, body motions, or facial expressions; your posture and lack of gestures were distracting and/or unnatural. You need to be more animated.
Content
  Distinguished

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Expanding

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Introduction
5 pts

Distinguished

You had a surprising attention-getter and a clear preview or thesis statement that led us smoothly into the speech. All 4 elements were present.
Proficient

You had an attention-getter and a clear preview, thesis statement, and road map that led us into the speech. All 3 elements were present.
Expanding

You had a generic attention-getter OR your preview or thesis statement needed to be clearer.
Basic

You had a weak attention-getter OR your preview or thesis statement needed to be clearer or were missing.
Below Basic

You had a weak attention-getter or missing. Your preview or thesis statement needed to be clearer. Missing elements.
Body Organization
5 pts

Distinguished

Your sophisticated organizational pattern and transitions made your speech easy to follow.
Proficient

Your organizational pattern and transitions made your speech easy to follow.
Expanding

Your speech was mostly organized (topic sentence, supporting details, follow-up, and closing line). Improve transition statements so the speech is easier to follow and more sophisticated.
Basic

Your speech was somewhat organized.
Missing elements (topic sentence, supporting details, follow-up, and closing line) and/or transition statements were attempted but unsuccessful.
Below Basic

There was little organization or use of transitions in this speech, making it difficult to follow and understand. Missing important sentences. (Topic, supporting details, closing line, closing, transition.)
Body Detail
5 pts

Distinguished

Your use of supporting details greatly enhanced the overall speech. Strong, specific research was used to support your topic.
Proficient

Your use of supporting details enhanced the overall speech. Specific research was used to support your topic.
Expanding

Your use of supporting details inconsistently supported your topic. Strengthen research used as support.
Basic

Your use of supporting details somewhat supported your topic. Strengthen research used as support.
Below Basic

Supporting details were lacking or irrelevant to the speech.
Conclusion
5 pts

Distinguished

Your conclusion emphasized your main point(s) and drew your speech to a close effectively or memorably.
Proficient

Your conclusion summarized your main point(s) and drew your speech to a close.
Expanding

Your conclusion summarized your main point(s) but didn’t draw your speech to a close.
Basic

Your conclusion partially or unclearly summarized your main point(s) and/or did not draw your speech to a close.
Below Basic

You need to bring your speech to a close by summarizing or reminding us of your main points.
In-text citations
5 pts

Distinguished

Direct quotes and/or paraphrased info greatly enhance the speech. All sources are cited.
Proficient

Used direct quotes and/or paraphrased info correctly, citing all sources.
Expanding

Most direct quotes and/or paraphrased info are used correctly and cited.
Basic

Some direct quotes and/or paraphrased info are used correctly and cited properly.
Below Basic

You did not cite your direct quotes or paraphrased info properly.
Language/Conventions
5 pts

Distinguished

You used formal, colorful language in the speech with no errors. You include literary devices like simile and metaphor.
Proficient

You used formal, colorful language in the speech with only minor errors.
Expanding

You used formal language in the speech with a few errors.
Basic

Your errors detracted from your message.
Below Basic

You did not use formal language in the speech and had many distracting errors.
Ethos Pathos Logos
  Distinguished

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Expanding

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Ethos
5 pts

Distinguished

You clearly demonstrated Ethos in content and delivery. Showed poise and confidence, and cited credible sources impressively.
Proficient

You established ethos in both content and delivery.
Expanding

You established Ethos in content OR delivery.
Basic

You did not successfully establish ethos. Sources need citation.
Below Basic

You did something to detract from your credibility.
Pathos
5 pts

Distinguished

You artfully used pathos to connect with your audience on a powerful emotional level in a way that was highly convincing.
Proficient

You successfully use pathos to connect with your audience on an emotional level.
Expanding

You use evidence meant to be emotional, but the effect isn’t powerful.
Basic

You unsuccessfully attempt to use emotion to connect with your audience.
Below Basic

You do not attempt to use Pathos.
Logos
5 pts

Distinguished

Your logic is impeccable, your arguments easy to follow, making it extremely difficult to disagree with you.
Proficient

Your logic is easy to follow. You use facts or statistics to help prove your point.
Expanding

You use logic, facts, and/or statistics, but do not explain them thoroughly.
Basic

You use logic, facts, or statistics, but they do not support your argument or are confusing.
Below Basic

You use no logic or facts.




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