Persuasive Speech Grading Rubric (Recorded Video)
Criteria Advanced - 4
Introduction Speaker used an excellent
attention getter/hook and strong
thesis statement. Speaker
effectively established credibility
& previewed main
points/evidence.
At least 3 convincing facts,
Content-
statistics, or examples are used
Evidence/
to support thesis. Sources are
Support
verbally-cited smoothly and are
legitimate.
Other side of the topic is
Counter- argument
insightfully represented,
& Defense
demonstrating the true
complexity of the issue. A
defense of counter-argument is
clearly explained.
Speaker effectively signaled
ending to audience. Exceptional
Conclusion restatement of thesis & review of
evidence. Left audience with a
call to action
Speaker consistently displayed
Delivery strong eye contact, posture,
tone, volume and appropriate
gestures. Speaker was confident
and excellent delivery of
presentation was evident.
Prepared to present the day
Prepared & On your were assigned
Time
(Submission)
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Proficient - 3
Speaker used an attention
getter/hook & thesis. Speaker
established credibility &
previewed main points/evidence.
At least 3 relevant facts, statistics,
or examples are used to support
thesis. Sources are verbally-cited
and are legitimate.
Other side of the topic is fairly
represented; a defense of
counter-argument is presented.
Speaker summarized ideas &
signaled end to audience.
Speaker restated the thesis &
reviewed evidence.
Speaker occasional loss of eye
contact, some posture issues, or
vocal issues, but quickly
corrected. Speaker was
confident.
Partially Proficient
2
Speaker missed some of the
main objectives of an
effective introduction. Had a
thesis & revealed the topic of
the speech.
Evidence does not effectively
support thesis
OR not all sources are cited
OR not all sources are
legitimate.
Other side of the topic is
represented, but defense of
opposition is unconvincing.
Speaker gave the audience
an indication the speech
was ending. Unclear
restatement of thesis and/or
review of evidence.
Speaker often used
distracting mannerisms. Eye
contact was intermittent.
Occasional slouching.
Speaker lacked confidence.
Unsatisfactory - 1
Speaker missed most of the
main objectives of an
introduction. Introduction was
confusing/ unorganized. Topic
was not revealed.
Fewer than 3 facts, statistics, or
examples are included OR
sources are not cited OR
sources are illegitimate.
Other side of the topic is not
adequately represented.
Defense of opposition is
unconvincing OR not attempted.
Speaker left audience uncertain
as to whether speech had
concluded.
Speaker frequently used
distracting mannerisms, lack of
eye contact, slouching, leaning
etc. Speaker lacked confidence.
Not prepared or didn’t present
the day assigned
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