Student:___________________________________
Topic:_______________________________________
PERSUASIVE SPEECH RUBRIC
CATEGORY
Clarity
5
It is clear by the end of
the speech which side
the student took in this
issue.
4-3
It is mostly clear by
the end of the speech
which side the
student took in this
issue.
2-1
It is vague, even by the
end of the speech, to
which side the student
took in this issue.
0
What is this
student talking
about?
Rhetorical
Question
Student had at least
one rhetorical questions
that were effective
towards the purpose of
his/her speech. They
highlighted it.
Student attempted to
use a rhetoric
question, but it was
not entirely correct.
They highlighted it.
Student either had
no rhetorical questions
or they were not
effective towards the
purpose of his/her
speech. They didn’t
highlighted it.
Am I the only on
asking a question
here?
Facts
Student used THREE
facts to support the
opinion of his/her
speech and correctly
introduced and credited
their source.
Student used at least
TWO facts to support
the opinion of his/her
speech and correctly
introduced and
credited their source.
Student used ONE fact
to support the opinion
of his/her speech and
correctly introduced
and credited their
source.
I don't think this
student used ANY
quotes, and if they
did, it was not
apparent b/c they
did not introduce or
credit them.
Eye Contact
Student repeatedly
made eye contact
throughout the room
and seemed at easy
with their speech.
Student occasionally
made eye contact
throughout speech.
Student only made eye
contact once, and
seemed to be only
reading speech from
paper.
No eye contact AT
ALL.
Opening
Opening was catchy
and effective. It was
immediately clear what
the subject of the
speech was and the
platform the student
would be taking.
Opening was
effective. It was pretty
clear what the subject
of the speech was
and the platform the
student would be
taking.
Opening was vague, or
it was vague what the
subject of the speech
was, or what was the
platform the student
would be taking.
Are they even
starting their
speech or
endlessly
babbling?
Body
The body of the speech
was persuasive and full
of passion. Very
convincing information.
The body of the
speech was more
informative and left
the audience to make
a choice.
The body of the
speech did not contain
enough information or
persuasion.
I actually feel
unpersuaded by
their speech.
Closing
The closing included a
memorable last line.
The speech came to a
conclusion, not just
ended. Memorable last
line was circled.
The speech came to
a conclusion, but a
powerful last line was
lacking. Memorable
last line was circled.
The speech ended
abruptly and hardly
had time to come to a
conclusion. Memorable
last line was not
circled.
Did that student
really just say...
"That's it"?
Preparedness
Student is completely
prepared and has
obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty
prepared but might
have needed a
couple more
rehearsals.
The student is
somewhat prepared,
but it is clear that
rehearsal was lacking.
Did this student
even remember
they had to present
today?
Time-Limit
Presentation is at least
three minutes long.
Presentation is too
long or a few seconds
under 3 minutes.
Presentation is only 2
minute long.
Did the student
even say 3 words?
Comments:
TOTAL:
Out of 45
Student:___________________________________
Topic:_______________________________________
PERSUASIVE TRANSCRIPT RUBRIC
CATEGORY
Format
5
The transcript is in
proper MLA format and
it done neatly.
4-3
The transcript is in
proper MLA format,
but lacks neatness…
OR…the transcript is
neat but lacks format.
2-1
The transcript is not in
proper MLA format but
is readable.
0
Did you see the
example?
Facts
Student correctly
underlined and
introduced every fact.
Student correctly
underlined every fact,
but did not introduce
them.
Student introduced,
but did not underline
their facts.
I don't think this
student used ANY
quotes, and if they
did, it was not
apparent b/c they
did not introduce or
underline them.
Sources
There are at least two
sources cited and they
are in proper MLA
format. One is from
GALE.
There are at least two
sources, but their
MLA format could use
some work. One is
from GALE.
There are at least two
sources, but they are
not properly cited at
all. One is from GALE.
Sources
unacceptable!
Mechanics
The transcript is free of
mechanical or
grammatical errors.
The transcript is
somewhat free of
mechanical or
grammatical errors.
The transcript has
quite a few mechanical
or grammatical errors.
The transcript is
unacceptable!
Directions
Student followed
directions and
underlined, circled and
highlighted what was
required.
Student somewhat
followed directions
and underlined,
circled and
highlighted most of
what was required.
Student barely
followed directions to
underlined, circled and
highlighted what was
required.
Student probably
did not even read
directions.
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