Speech Rubric
Name ___________________________
For this assignment you researched and discovered more about:________________.
Thesis Statement:
5= you have skillfully incorporated all aspects of this criterion into your speech | 4= you have skillfully incorporated most aspects of this criterion into your speech | 3= you have attempted to incorporate this criterion into your speech with some success | 2= you have attempted to use some aspects of this criterion with varying success | 1= this criterion is not present in your speech | |
1. Your hook grabs your audience’s attention | 5 4 3 2 1 | ||||
2. Your thesis statement clearly states your position and summarizes your 3 main arguments | 5 4 3 2 1 | ||||
3. Each section of argument contains a clearly stated topic sentence | 5 4 3 2 1 | ||||
4. Your supporting evidence is strong, logical and clearly explained | 5 4 3 2 1 | ||||
5. Your counter-argument is explained and effectively overcome | 5 4 3 2 1 | ||||
6. Your conclusion contains an echo, summary of main points and restatement of your thesis statement. | 5 4 3 2 1 | ||||
7. You include features of persuasive language: |
- Transitions
- Modality (language that softens or strengthens your argument)
- Evaluative language (language that implies judgment)
- Rhetorical questions
5 4 3 2 1
Oral Presentation:1. You make eye contact with your audience5 4 3 2 12. Your body language (hand gestures, movement, posture) enhances the quality of your persuasion; you seem confident & comfortable5 4 3 2 1 3. You speak clearly, with appropriate pacing and smoothly
5 4 3 2 1
4. Your pauses and emphasis enhance the quality of your persuasion; you use your voice as a tool to convince your audience5 4 3 2 1 Organization: 1. Your visual is relevant, clear and supports your speech.5 4 3 2 1
2. Crisp beginning and end to presentation (you start & end well)
5 4 3 2 1
3. Your notes effectively organize your speech (key words, outline form, bulleted statements)
5 4 3 2 1
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