iRubric: Persuasive Speech rubric

Introduction was not present; speaker started with the body of his/her speech.

Attempts an attention grabber that tries to relates to the audience, states an unclear thesis statement, limited or unclear preview of major points, and has a rocky transition into the presentation.

Uses an attention grabber that relates to the audience, states thesis statement, previews some major points, and provides a transition into the presentation.

Uses a creative attention grabber that strongly relates to the audience, states a clear thesis statement, previews major points, and provides a smooth transition into presentation.

The conclusion was not present; the speaker ended by stating something like, "that's it" or "the end."

Does not restate the purpose or summarize the major points; there is a limited connection with the audience; the speaker does not convince the audience to visit destination; the speaker ends with a bland closing statement that leaves the audience wanting more.

Restates the purpose, and summarizing the major points; it mostly connects with the audience; the speaker attempts to convince the audience to visit destination; the speaker ends with a interesting closing statement.

Does an excellent job of restating the purpose, and summarizing the major points; it connects with the audience; the speaker convinces the audience to visit destination; the speaker ends with a lasting closing statement that leaves the audience satisfied.

The speaker fumbled through the speech; the speech seemed unrehearsed and as if the speaker was just presenting anything that he/she could think of just to give a speech.

The speaker seemed uninterested, lost eye contact, body language was distracting.
Speech has limited rehearsal.

The speaker was interested about the topic; mostly keeps eye contact; used clear language; mostly used a good rate of speed; body language was mostly effective and not distracting. Speech is rehearsed.

The speaker was enthusiastic and passionate about the topic; kept eye contact; used clear, enunciated language; used a good rate of speed; body language was effective and not distracting. Speech is well-rehearsed.