Persuasive Speech Rubric Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Credibility

Sources of information are clearly identified and

Most sources are clearly cited, but fails to

Fails to identify and cite sources. No

properly cited. Establishes credibility and

effectively establish credibility and

attempt is made to establish credibility and

authority of sources presented. Balances a variety

authority of sources presented. Seems fair,

authority of sources presented. One-sided

of perspectives and recognizes opposing views.

but fails to acknowledge opposing

argument, no other perspectives are

perspectives.

considered. Some identifiable bias.

Eye contact

Consistently and effectively used eye contact to

Conspicuous use of speaker notes. Seems

Reads speech from notes/manuscript.

establish rapport with audience. Inconspicuous

disengaged from audience for noticeable

Avoids eye contact with audience. Only

use of speaker notes and effective use of scanning

periods of time.

occasional and sporadic glances.

to established an expanded zone of interaction.

Body

Expressive, dynamic, and natural use of gestures,

Stiff or unnatural use of nonverbal

Body language reflects a reluctance to

language

posture and facial expressions to reinforce and

behaviors. Body language reflects some

interact with audience. Distracting

enhance meaning. Body language reflects comfort

discomfort interacting with audience.

movement and/or use of self-adaptive

interacting with audience.

Limited use of gestures to reinforce verbal

behaviors.

message.

Voice

Natural variation of vocal characteristics (rate,

Limited variation of vocal characteristics.

Monotone or inappropriate variation of

pitch, volume, tone) in Standard English to

Use of rate, pitch, volume and tone seemed

vocal characteristics. Inconsistent with

heighten interest and match message

inconsistent at times.

verbal message.

appropriately.

Fluency

Appropriate pronunciation, enunciation, and

Few noticeable errors in pronunciation,

Excessive fluency errors interfered with

articulation. Lack of noticeable vocalized fillers.

enunciation and articulation. Minimal use of

message comprehension. Excessive use of

vocalized fillers.

Total Score _______________________

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