Section IV Assessment #8
Speech Performance
Assessment: Public Speaking: Persuasive Speech
The student prepares a 10-12 minute persuasive speech on a topic of his/her
choice which includes at minimum, five mass media sources; visual aids, hand-outs
and/or demonstrations where appropriate. The student must also dress appropriately with
relation to the topic and audience. Full outline and bibliography are due on the day of
presentation.
Rubric for peer and self-evaluation: includes listening
Level 4 Outstanding 94-100%
Introduction
The student prepares an introduction that is attention-getting and audience
focused using a variety of techniques such as story-telling, anecdotal information, quotes
and/or visual aids. The introduction also includes a clearly stated thesis or proposition
and preview of points to be presented.
Organization
The speech includes an introduction, body and conclusion, organized in a specific
format such as time, topic or cause and effect and these parts are connected throughout by
clear transitions statements. Full outline and bibliography are present.
Delivery
The student presents a natural stance, uses appropriate gestures, makes
meaningful and appropriate eye contact, responds to audience feedback with ease, uses
voice, pace and volume to great effect, dresses appropriately for audience and topic and
shows interest enthusiasm and confidence in the topic.
Research
The student cited more than two sources throughout the speech and revealed
quality research through effective selection of facts and information presented. The
student filled the time requirements well and addressed counter-arguments related to the
topic.
Conclusion
The student summarized the points presented, restated the thesis or proposition,
made a final plea by using a similar combination of techniques employed in the
introduction and offered to take questions if appropriate.
Level 3 Superior 87-93%
Introduction
The student prepares an introduction that is attention-getting and audience
focused using a technique such as story-telling, anecdotal information, quotes and/or
visual aids. The introduction also includes a clearly stated thesis or proposition and
preview of points to be presented.
Organization
The speech includes an introduction, body and conclusion, organized in a specific
format such as time, topic or cause and effect and these parts are connected throughout by
clear transitions statements. Full outline and bibliography are present with no more than 2
mistakes.
Delivery
Section IV Assessment #8
Speech Performance
The student presents a natural stance, uses appropriate gestures, makes eye
contact, responds to audience feedback, uses voice, pace and volume to good effect,
dresses appropriately for audience and demonstrates interest and confidence in the topic.
Research
The student cited two sources throughout the speech and revealed quality research
through effective selection of facts and information presented. The student filled the time
requirements well and addressed counter-arguments related to the topic.
Conclusion
The student summarized the points presented, restated the thesis or proposition,
made a final plea by using a similar technique employed in the introduction and offered
to take questions if appropriate.
Level 2 Acceptable 86-70%
Introduction
The student prepares an introduction that is audience focused using a technique
such as story-telling, anecdotal information, quotes and/or visual aids. The introduction
also includes a clearly stated thesis or proposition and preview of points to be presented.
Organization
The speech includes an introduction, body and conclusion, organized in a specific
format such as time, topic or cause and effect and these parts are connected throughout by
clear transitions statements. Full outline and bibliography are present but have three to
five mistakes.
Delivery
The student presents a natural stance, uses appropriate gestures, makes eye
contact, responds to audience feedback, uses appropriate voice, pace and volume, dresses
appropriately for audience and demonstrates interest and confidence in the topic.
Research
The student cited at least two sources during the speech and revealed quality
research through effective selection of facts and information presented. The student filled
the time requirements well and addressed counter-arguments related to the topic.
Conclusion
The student summarized the points presented, restated the thesis or proposition
and made a final plea by using a similar technique employed in the introduction.
Level 1 Unacceptable 69% and Under
Introduction
The student prepares an introduction that is not audience focused or uses no
techniques such as story-telling, anecdotal information, quotes and/or visual aids. The
introduction also includes an unclear thesis or proposition and preview of points to be
presented.
Organization
The speech includes an unclear introduction, body and conclusion, and no clear
organizational format such as time, topic or cause and effect and these parts are
connected throughout by transitions that are one-word or phrases. Either there are no
outline and bibliography present or they are incomplete and full of errors.
Delivery
Section IV Assessment #8
Speech Performance
The student presents a problematic stance such as shifting constantly from footto-foot, uses repetitive meaningless gestures, makes little eye contact, does not respond to
audience feedback, uses inappropriate voice, pace and volume, dresses inappropriately
for audience and demonstrates little interest and confidence in the topic.
Research
The student cites no sources during the speech and reveals shaky research through
selection of facts and information at times not topic appropriate. The student fails to fill
the time requirements or drastically over-exceeds the time limits and addresses no
counter-arguments related to the topic.
Conclusion
The student fails to adequately summarize the points presented or fails to restate
the thesis or proposition and makes a weak or no final plea