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Ciceronean Speech 
Ciceronean Speech
Students will deliver a speech in the style of Cicero's orations. The speech must be delivered in a convincing, spirited manner, in line with the delivery of our model, Cicero.
Rubric Code: VXB4477
By MagistraAnderso
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Optimē

10 pts

Benē

7 pts

Satis benē

4 pts

Malē

1 pts

Voice

Optimē

The orator engages the audience with a persuasive voice, appropriate for the topic of his or her speech. The orator seems deeply committed to the topic, and their work is expressive, engaging, and/or sincere.
Benē

The orator presents a persuasive voice which engages the audience. He or she demonstrates commitment to their topic and for the most part, their work is expressive, engaging, or sincere.
Satis benē

The orator's commitment to persuasion seems inconsistent and the audience is inconsistently engaged. He or she demonstrates some commitment to their topic, however at times their work is inexpressive, unengaging, or insincere.
Malē

The orator's speech lacks persuasive and engaging elements. He or she appears uncommitted to their topic, and their work is largely inexpressive, unengaging, or insincere.
Focus

Optimē

The orator's focus is consistent and pertinent to their subject. He or she performs the role of Cicero expertly throughout and the audience is effectively persuaded.
Benē

The orator's focus is consistent and pertinent to their subject. He or she performs the role of Cicero well and the audience is persuaded.
Satis benē

The orator's focus is inconsistent and/or not always pertinent to their subject. He or she performs the role of Cicero well, but at times falters; the audience is not fully persuaded.
Malē

The orator's focus is inconsistent and/or not always pertinent to their subject. He or she does not fully take on the role of Cicero, and the audience is not fully persuaded.
Rhetorical Reinforcement

Optimē

The orator brilliantly executes several rhetorical devices in the delivery of their speech. (You might be able to pass for Cicero, himself!)
Benē

The orator executes several rhetorical devices in the delivery of their speech. (Cicero would be proud!)
Satis benē

The orator executes some rhetorical devices in the delivery of their speech, however their conviction and performance are lacking. (Cicero would want more energy from you!)
Malē

The orator does not effectively execute rhetorical devices in the delivery of their speech. Their conviction and performance are lacking. (Cicero would shake his head ... tsk, tsk ...)
Expression

Optimē

The speaker shows flourish and expression in their speech. They have a firm command of their presence and show great self-control. He or she truly embodies the spirit of a great, Roman orator.
Benē

The speaker shows strong expression in his or her speech and has a firm command of their presence. Their performance is reminiscent of a great, Roman orator.
Satis benē

The speaker shows expression in his or her speech, though at times seems to lack full command of their presence. Their performance is at times ineffective.
Malē

The speaker lacks expression in his or her speech. He/she seems to lack command of their presence. Their performance is at times ineffective.
Conventions

Optimē

Orator shows mastery of elocution.Voice is clear and speaker articulates with grace.
Benē

Orator shows strong elocution. Voice is clear and audible.
Satis benē

Orator shows inconsistent elocution. Voice is not always clear and/or audible.
Malē

Orator shows inconsistent elocution. Voice is rarely clear and audible.





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