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Pursuasive Speech Pursuasive Speech This rubric is designed to score your ability to persuade your class about the topic of your choice. Your success will depend on your speaking skills, your incorporation of ethos, pathos, and logos that you have learned as well as the presentation of your research and your ability to support your argument. Rubric Code: YXA53W4 By susanfullen Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Persuasive Speech 100 %
	A Speech (N/A)	B Speech (N/A)	C Speech (N/A)	D/F Speech (N/A)
Introduction 10 pts	A Speech Greeting/Self-introduction Attention Grabber Strong, creative topic with action verb Strong Credibility Strong Relatability Preview of speech	B Speech Greeting/Self Introduction Attention Grabber< Good Topic Good Credibility Good Relatability	C Speech Greeting/Self Introduction Weak topic – “why you should . . . “ Basic Credibility Basic Relatability	D/F Speech Greeting/Self Introduction No clear persuasive topic< Weak credibility and/or relatability
Body 20 pts	A Speech Accurate, interesting and relevant information Solid organization/flow of information 3 clearly defined main points< Clear transitions between 3 main points Strong purpose, direction 5 strong and different sources clearly cited during speech	B Speech Accurate, interesting information Good organization/flow of information 3 clearly defined main points Good purpose, direction 4 strong sources clearly cited during speech	C Speech Accurate information related to topic Some organization/flow of information Defined main points, purpose, direction 3 sources clearly cited during speech	D/F Speech Accurate information related to topic Little organization/flow of information Undefined main points, direction, purpose 3 or less sources cited during speech or unclear citations
Conclusion 20 pts	A Speech Notifier<BR> Detailed recap of 3 main points and purpose of speech Creative food for thought/final thought Clear call to action/challenge with multiple options	B Speech Detailed recap of 3 main points and purpose of speech Food for thought/final thought Clear call to action/challenge	C Speech Simple recap/summary of body of speech Call to action/challenge unclear and/or offered just one option	D/F Speech No defined conclusion
Delivery 25 pts	A Speech Talking with audience with reference to notes Strong vocal volume – reflects confidence and preparation Good vocal variety – seem familiar with information Good rate, reflects some nervousness Good use of pauses Posture/poise reflect preparation and confidence Few distracting mannerisms Good enthusiasm/energy Few to some fillers Good eye contact	B Speech Talking with audience with reference to notes Strong vocal volume – reflects confidence and preparation Good vocal variety – seem familiar with information Good rate, reflects some nervousness<BR> Good use of pauses Posture/poise reflect preparation and confidence Few distracting mannerisms Good enthusiasm/energy Few to some fillers Good eye contact	C Speech Talking with audience with little reading of notes Good vocal volume Some vocal variety – limited by nervousness/lack of preparation Accelerated rate (nervousness) but can understand information Limited use of pauses Posture reflects lack of confidence Some distracting mannerisms Some enthusiasm/energy Strong use of fillers Minimal eye contact	D/F Speech Talking at or reading script to audience Vocal volume – too soft or too loud No real vocal variety – monotone voice Fast rate, hard to understand information No use of pauses – seemed out of breath Bad posture/leaning on podium< Consistent distracting mannerisms Little to no enthusiasm/energy Consistent use of fillers Little to no eye contact
Persuasive Structure/Technique 25 pts	A Speech Strong audience connection/involvement – posed 1 question (or more) Genuine interest/investment in topic/opportunity Solid preparation/practice Strong link to business and professional communication Professional/appropriate dress Good length of speech – fell solidly within time limits (no penalty) Some use of inclusive language	B Speech Good audience connection/involvement Good interest/investment in topic/opportunity Solid preparation/practice Good link to business and professional communication Good professional/appropriate dress Good length of speech – fell solidly within time limits (no penalty)	C Speech Little audience connection/involvement Some interest/investment in topic/opportunity Little preparation/practice Minimal link to business and professional communication Basic professional/appropriate dress< Barely made time limitations (no penalty)	D/F Speech No audience connection/involvement Little to no interest/investment in topic/opportunity No preparation/practice whatsoever No link to business and professional communication Not professionally/appropriately dressed (from head to toe) *Did not fall within time limit

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