Persuasive Research Speech
DEADLINES:
Outline/Works Cited _________________________________________
Speech ___________________________________________________
REQUIREMENTS:
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4-8 minute speech
Outline required using FOUR sources with citations IN YOUR OUTLINE AND SPEECH.
Example:
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Cigarette smoking kills.
A.
250,000 from second hand smoke (Time)
B.
324,000 from cancer and other lung diseases (StopNow.com)
II.
Tobacco companies promote smoking to youth.
A.
They use Joe Camel
B.
They advertise in family magazines (Newsweek)
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Works Cited of at least FOUR credible sources
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You will connect to your audience (give them a reason to care about your topic).
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Up to FIVE notecards may be used for delivery OR you may go without notes. You will be graded on the
effectiveness of your delivery regardless of the option you choose.
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Your practice, peer, and self-evaluations will be assessed.
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You will support your thesis with FACTS and LOGIC, not inflammatory innuendo, speculation, or over
generalizations.
Persuasive Notecard Check
***Each mistake counts as one point off. Flagrant mistakes count double.
____ Uses proper sized cards
____ No more than FIVE cards used
____ Name on each card
____ Cards are numbered on top
____ Cards avoid complete sentences
____ Cards utilize outline form
____ Legible and in INK
____ Highlighted for detail/emphasis
____ Accurate spelling
____ Writing on one side only
Comments:
Persuasive Works Cited Check
***Each mistake counts as one point off. Flagrant mistakes count double.
____ Name is present
____ Work Cited on top (properly)
____ Typed
____ Reverse indentation used
____ Alphabetized by author
____ Books, articles, and websites formatted properly
____ Uses Correct punctuation
____ Uses correct spelling
Internal
Capitalization
End Marks
____ Uses QUALITY Sources
____ Uses CURRENT Sources
Comments:
Persuasive Outline Check
***Each mistake counts as one point off. Flagrant mistakes count double.
____ Outline properly labeled
____ Typed, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins
____ Uses proper indentation
____ Uses correct punctuation (capitals, end marks, commas)
____ Uses correct spelling
____ One idea per number/letter
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Includes effective title: catchy, meaningful
Includes captivating attention grabber
Includes enough background to help the listener
Includes a structured thesis statement
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Includes three sub-points
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Uses transitions between key points
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Includes facts, statistics, citations
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Includes Conclusion (summary, sermon, and send off)
Comments:
Covered worthy, relevant topics
Repeats valuable information
Uses information that pertains to the audience
Persuasive Rubric– Peer Practice
Content:
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Effective Attention Grabber
Clearly stated Thesis
Concise and accurate Preview
Examples & Explanations
Effective Conclusion
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Pronunciation: correct
Vocal quality: variety for emphasis
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Suggestion for improvement:
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Persuasive Rubric– Peer Performance
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Pronunciation: correct
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Things that went well:
Suggestion for improvement:
/55
Persuasive Speech- Self-Evaluation
Content:
Effective Attention Grabber
Clearly connects to audience: urgency
Clearly stated Thesis
Concise and accurate Preview
Clearly sets up each point
Specific Examples
Cites sources
Thorough Explanations
Effective Conclusion
Appropriate & varied word choice
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Things that I did well in this speech PROCESS (writing and performing):
TWO things I need to work on for next time and how I will improve:
/105
Persuasive Speech- Teacher Rubric
Content:
Not Present
Effective Attention Grabber
Clearly connects to audience: urgency
Clearly stated Thesis
Concise and accurate Preview
Clearly sets up each point
Specific Examples
Cites sources
Thorough Explanations
Effective Conclusion
Appropriate & varied word choice
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Clear, purposeful eye contact
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Effective facials for emphasis
Effective use of note cards
Delivery:
Speech:
Works Cited:
Final Outline:
Note Cards:
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/20
/10
TOTAL:
Key areas for improvement:
/145