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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech Junior Research
Students will give a persuasive speech.
Rubric Code: BXBBC65
By aubinj
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Level 3

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Level 4

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Introduction

Level 1

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Level 2

Introduction lacked enough details or was similar to "I did my speech on _____."
Level 3

Introduction had an attention-getter and gave enough details to cover the basic content of the speech.
Level 4

Introduction not only effectively introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention through use of facts, quote, scenario, etc.
Body

Level 1

Lack of organization or details. Just presented basic information.
Ideas were not presented with support with clarity or confidence.
Level 2

Enough details, but information is limited.
Presented ideas with some support with some clarity or confidence.
Level 3

Good organization and details. Presented ideas with support with clarity or confidence.
Level 4

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.) Presented ideas with support with clarity or confidence.
Conclusion

Level 1

Speech ended with no real side being taken and/or no call to action.
Level 2

Speech ended with a side being taken but no call to action or conclusion is confusing.
Level 3

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points, clear side being taken, and a call to action.
Level 4

Speech ended with a lasting impression! Very well argued, clear call to action.
Voice

Level 1

Difficult to hear or understand. Either rushes or is too breathy. No expression in voice.
Level 2

Presents information in a manner that is dry and bland. Does not make the topic sound interesting.
Level 3

Good volume,expression and rate.Varied voice and pace, and emphasized key points.
Level 4

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Appropriate pauses were used. Clearly emphasized key points.
Eye Contact

Level 1

No eye contact because of reading the board or only looking at notes.
Level 2

Little eye contact because of relying on information on board too much or relying on notes too much.
Level 3

Eye contact with some of the audience but did not look at everyone. May have only looked at one side of audience or other.
Level 4

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

Level 1

Slouched, blank facial expression, bad posture or fidgeting or using too many crutch words.
Level 2

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting, laughing during presentation, using crutch words.
Level 3

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions, movements and language not distracting.
Level 4

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood. No distractions noted.



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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