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Argumentative Speech 
Argumentative Speech
Students will give an oral presentation to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery and the use of a multimedia visual. CCSS 8.SL.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
Rubric Code: Y2337AA
By EricEspina
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

Completely persuades audience.

12 pts

Proficient

Does well, persuades audience somewhat.

9 pts

Developing

Persuades audience to a minimal extent.

6 pts

Beginning

Does not persuade the audience.

3 pts

Introduction

Advanced

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention. Included background info and position statement.
Proficient

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Developing

Introduction lacked enough details.
Beginning

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Content

Advanced

Researched variety of sources, interpreted significant facts, strong support for claims and evidence. Balanced Logos, Ethos, Pathos. Included Opposing Views/Rebuttal. Excellent organization.
Proficient

Recorded relevant information from multiple sources and evaluated and synthesized relevant details. Logical organization.
Developing

Minimal interpretation of information, support for claims and/or evidence.
Somewhat organized.
Beginning

Lack of organization, evidence, or details.
Conclusion

Advanced

Speech ended with a lasting impression! Included Call to Action or Change of thinking.
Proficient

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Developing

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Beginning

Speech ended abruptly.
Voice

Advanced

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Appropriate pauses were used.
Proficient

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.
Developing

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

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

Advanced

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

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Developing

Little eye contact.
Beginning

No eye contact.
Body Language

Advanced

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

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

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

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
Use of Time

Advanced

Clearly prepared. Used time limits effectively.
Proficient

Seems prepared. Stayed within time limits (15 second grace period).
Developing

Does not seem fully prepared. Was under or over time.
Beginning

Not prepared. Was over or under time limit.



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  • persuasive speech, presentation

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