Name: ________________________________ Motivational Speech Rubric (5 mins.

Introduction: 25 Points Possible

Good Use of an Attention Getter? 012345
Shows good credibility 012345
Relates the topic to the audience (creates bond with audience) 012345
Did you preview the main benefits? 012345
Thesis Statement (topics importance) 012345
Comments:

Body: 45 Persuasion Points Possible

State the need for change? 012345
At least three main points? 012345
Points supported with facts? 012345
Organizational pattern easy to follow? 012345
Gives reasons and examples? 012345
Have audience visualize benefit 012345
Transition in a smooth manner? 012345
Satisfy audience needs? 012345
Use/persuasiveness of prop? 012345
Comments:

Conclusion: 20 Points Possible

Restate thesis 012345
Reviews main points 012345
Call to action 012345
Provides a memorable, creative conclusion 012345
Comments:

Delivery: 20 Points Possible

Eye Contact 012345
Gestures/Movements 012345
Vocal Expression (rate, pitch, and volume) 012345
Handling and appropriateness of note cards/outline/visuals 012345

Comments:

Outline 10 Points Possible

In correct format 012345
Neat and appropriate 012345

Time Limit 10 Points Possible (Time penalty: 1 point deducted for every 30 seconds over or under time limit)
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Degree of Persuasiveness 20 pts 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Possible Points: 150

Your Score: ___________ Grade: ____________