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Persuasive Speech 
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery.
Rubric Code: RX5WAWA
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Content
50 % Score:_______/ 15
Introduction
5 pts

Score:

Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details.
Needs Improvement

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Body
5 pts

Score:

Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)<BR>
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Good

Good organization and details.<BR>
Used sound persuasive techniques.
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.<BR>
Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.<BR>
Attempted to. sue some persuasive techniques
Conclusion
5 pts

Score:

Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Style
50 % Score:_______/ 15
Voice
5 pts

Score:

Excellent

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. <BR>
Appropriate pauses were used.
Good

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.<BR>
Varied voice and pace.
Fair

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression.
Needs Improvement

Difficult to hear or understand. No expression in voice.
Eye Contact
5 pts

Score:

Excellent

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout whole speech.
Good

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Fair

Little eye contact.
Needs Improvement

No eye contact.
Body Language
5 pts

Score:

Excellent

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

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions.
Fair

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Needs Improvement

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
Total Score
100 % Score:_______/ 30



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation







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