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Persuasive Speech Junior Research 
Persuasive Speech - V for Vendetta
Students will give a persuasive speech exploring ideas presented in their papers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery. Speeches need to be a minimum of 2 minutes long and no longer than 4 minutes.
Rubric Code: JX5C75W
By dcmcdowell
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Content
50 % Score:_______/ 15
Introduction
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

Introduction lacked enough details or was similar to "I did my junior research on _____________.
Good

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

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

Score:
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details. Just presented basic information.
Attempted to use some persuasive techniques. Did not seem to know much beyond info. on slides/presentation.
Fair

Enough details, but information is limited.
Used some persuasive techniques, but little or no elaboration or explanation.
Good

Good organization and details. Visual helps present the controversy and student notes or info. shared adds to audience understanding. Used sound persuasive techniques.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.) Visual strongly enhances the controversy and info. presented was complete.
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Conclusion
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

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

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

Speech ended with a lasting impression! Very well argued, clear call to action.
Style
50 % Score:_______/ 15
Voice
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

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

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

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

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

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

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

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

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

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

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

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood. No distractions noted.
Total Score
100 % Score:_______/ 15



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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