Rubric for Persuasive Speech
Student
Presentation of speaker – 15 points
Passionate about topic and why others should feel same way (Persuasive)
Strong and interesting attention-getting style that made us want to listen
Established credibility (knowledgeable and well prepared)
Established enthusiasm for product and eagerness to persuade
Main idea, sub-points and evidence were presented in a logical way
Presented valid argument with emotional,logical, or ethical appeal
Strong evidence to prove and support the persuasive thesis
Smooth transition sentences were used to lead to next main point
Thoroughly summarized (argued) main point, evidence, and any cons
All cons were thoroughly contradicted with strong research evident
Strong evidence that you worked with partner (knew main pts/could argue them and
them together into a solid persuasive argument)
Creativity:
Used words creatively to persuade not manipulate – 2 pts.
Used ideas creatively to persuade not manipulate – 2 pts.
Delivery - 15 points
Adequate directness, animation and enthusiasm
Natural conversational tone
Used voice inflection to get and keep attention at key points in presentation
Appropriate vocal volume
Normal speaking rate
Good articulation
NO Vocalized pauses (and, um, uh)
Facial Expression fits content
Consistent eye contact
Natural gestures
Good word choice and vocabulary
Voice is clear and strong throughout presentation
Displays confidence throughout presentation
Preparation for speech was obvious (knew topic well and how to persuade)
Did not rely on speech prompts (note cards/outline/organizer)
Appearance – 10 points
Appropriate clothing (SUBJECT MATTER SHOULD MATCH ATTIRE)
Appropriate hygiene (clean body, hair, and clothes)
Use of Visual Aids (PowerPoint and Product)- 15 points
POWERPOINT
Slides were relevant to the main point and overall speech topic
Pictures, videos, sounds were relevant to main point and overall topic
Pictures and videos are cited (URL on slide)
Visual aid –
--met ALL requirements from handout
could tie
--used thoroughly throughout presentation to persuade
--used at appropriate time during presentation to persuade
--Color choice (background/template and font) appropriate for audience
--Visually appealing (text appropriate size, pics clear, slide not
cluttered)
--Works Cited slide- Titled and formatted appropriately
Creativity – Slide show used creativity to persuade audience
Did not use PowerPoint to deceive or misrepresent your product
PRODUCT
Used product to help persuade audience
Appropriate visual aid – met all requirements from handout
Handling of visual aid – used thoroughly throughout presentation
Visual aid used at appropriate time during presentation
Time - 1 points – 15 points
Adequate time (UNDER 7 min.-15 pts.off/OVER 7 min.-15 pts.off)
Speech Presentation
70 pts.