Persuasive Speech Rubric The Persuasive Speech is worth eighty-five (85) points

Persuasive Speech Rubric

The Persuasive Speech is worth eighty-five (85) points. This 6-9 minute speech is your opportunity to persuade your audience to act because a problem exists and their assistance in rectifying it is needed. VISUAL AIDS MUST BE USED.  Must also have AT LEAST 6 CITED MATERIALS (3 FROM DATABASES). The topic MUST be cleared with the instructor before the presentation because all topics that involve hate speech or playing devil’s advocate are not allowed.  The speech focuses on some “action” that the audience needs to take to remedy a problem.  You will need to (1) follow Problem Cause Solution persuasive format, (2) turn in a written outline worth twenty-five (15) points total, and (3) receive a more in-depth critique from your classmates worth five (5) points. Grading will be based on these criteria. Must dress up and turn in a final outline on the day you present.

Speaker’s Name ______________________       Evaluator’s Name ________________________

Persuasive Speech Rubric

85 Points

Introduction                                                    + ________ / 10

• Captivating attention getter & well expanded      0          1          2
• Motivator to audience                                        0          1          2           
• Goodwill / credibility were established               0          1          2            3
• Effective and clear thesis and preview                0          1          2            3

Body                                                                + ________ / 30

• Information is new, relevant, and useful              0          1          2            3
• Verbal citations (3) were clear & well done        0          1          2            3
• Strong use of a variety of supporting material     0          1          2            3
• Ethos, pathos, and logos used throughout            0          1          2            3          4
• Sound /logical organization and argumentation   0          1          2            3          4
• Problem Cause Solution organization effective   0          1          2            3          4
• Content is adapted to the audience                      0          1          2            3          4
• Persuasive                                                       0          1          2            3          4          5

Conclusion                                                       + _______ / 5

• Main points nicely recapped                              0          1          2           
• Compelling closure with call to action                0          1          2            3

Delivery                                                           + ________ / 30

• Clear articulation and diction                             0          1          2
• Maintained effective/strong eye contact              0          1          2            3          4                     
• Significant evidence of practice / prep.               0          1          2            3          4
• Avoided vocal fillers (‘um, like, etc.)                  0          1          2            3          4
• Nice use of vocal variety of expression               0          1          2            3          4
• Elevated language reflects importance                0          1          2            3          4
• Appropriate “presentation” attire                        0          1          2            3          4
• Credible and passionate delivery                                    0          1            2          3          4

Visual Aid(s)                                                    + ________ / 10

• Looked visually appealing                                 0          1          2            3
• Handled well (don't stare at PowerPoint)               0          1          2            3
• Useful / helpful for the audience                         0          1          2            3          4

Time __________________      Target 6-9 Minutes                  Total Points:   __________ / 85

(One point will be lost for each 20 seconds over or under)

First Draft

• On time and effort apparent                   0          1          2          3            4          5         

Outline (graded on separate outline)   + _______ / 20                          + _______ / 5

• Proper preparation outline format           0          1          2          3            4          5
• Full sentences and correct grammar        0          1          2          3            4          5
• Outline has necessary components         0          1          2          3            4          5
• Citations and works cited page               0          1          2          3            4          5