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Persuasive Speech 
Students will give a persuasive speech which will be filmed and added to their propaganda project.
Rubric Code: V82435
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Well Below

Does not persuade the audience.

2 pts

Below

Persuades audience to a minimal extent.

3 pts

Meets

Does well, persuades audience somewhat.

4 pts

Exceeds

completely persuades audience.

5 pts

Content
60
Methods of Persuasion
15 pts

Well Below

Two or more of the required types are missing.
Below

One required type is missing.
Meets

The required amount are used, but some may not be as effective.
Exceeds

At least two of logos, ethos, and/or pathos and at least three of the other methods are used effectively and appropriately.
Evidence & Reasoning
30 pts

Well Below

Reasoning is faulty (doesn't make sense) and/or there is little or no support.
Below

There are a few issues with reasoning or a lack of adequate support.
Meets

There is an adequate amount of support, though more could have been added; all reasoning is logical.
Exceeds

A great deal of appropriate evidence and examples are used to support reasoning which is effective and logical.
Comprehension
15 pts

Well Below

Shows little or no comprehension of the novel.
Below

There is a slight break down in comprehension or a few details about the novel are incorrectly communicated.
Meets

Communicates an understanding of the novel, though it could be more complete.
Exceeds

Communicates a clear and complete knowledge of the novel, including plot, setting, conflicts, etc.
Delivery
50
Voice
20 pts

Does the reader connect with the topic?

Well Below

Difficult to hear or understand. No expression in voice.
Below

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

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
Exceeds

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Appropriate pauses were used.
Eye Contact
15 pts

Does the speaker keep eye contact with the audience?

Well Below

No eye contact.
Below

Little eye contact.
Meets

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Exceeds

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout whole speech.
Body Language
15 pts

Does the speaker look enthusiastic?

Well Below

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
Below

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Meets

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

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



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation

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