Persuasive+Speech+Rubric

Persuasive Speech Rubric

As you listen to the speech, circle the number for each category (Introduction, Content, Counter Argument, Delivery, Conclusion) that you think best describes how that part of the speech went. Add up your numbers and write the total score at the bottom of this page. __________ / 20
 * || **4 ** || **3 ** || **2 ** || **1 ** ||
 * **Introduction ** || The first few lines of the speech really got my attention and made me want to listen. || The first few lines of the speech got my attention and I was curious to hear the rest || The first few lines didn’t really get my attention and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to hear more. || The first few lines of the speech did not get my attention and I did not want to hear more. ||
 * **Content ** || The speech focused on two or three major issues and described those issues thoroughly. || The speech focused on two or three major issues, but did not fully explain them. || The speech focused on less than two issues and did not fully explain it. || The speech was unclear and did not explain any of the issues thoroughly. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Counter Argument ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speech raised a counterargument and a relevant rebuttal. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speech raised a counterargument, but the rebuttal was not relevant || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speech raised a counterargument but no rebuttal. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speech raised no counterargument or rebuttal. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Delivery ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speaker spoke in a loud clear voice and was expressive. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speaker was loud and clear, but not very expressive. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The speaker was hard to hear at times and not very expressive. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">I could not hear or understand the speaker. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Conclusion ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The end of the speech had a clear, convincing call to action. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The end of the speech had a call to action, and it was somewhat convincing. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The end of the speech had a call to action but was not convincing. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The end of the speech had no call to action. ||