Persuasive Speech ( Movie - Pursuit Of Happiness ( Will Smith)

Persuasive Speech #1 Rubric

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Introduction N/A | ü- | ü | ü+

Introduction is attention getting in content and delivery. Orienting material establishes credibility/significance (e.g., defines terms, relevance)

Central idea is very clear and easy to identify (signpost) Previews key ideas concisely(brief)/effectively(signposts)

Introduction is approximately 10-20% of the Speaking Time Body Structure N/A | ü- | ü | ü+

Speech follows an effective topical organizational pattern The main points were clearly separate from each other

Main points directly supported the central idea Each main point had roughly the same amount of time devoted to it

Transitions, signposts, internal previews, internal summaries are used effectively

Supporting Evidence and Verbal Style N/A | ü- | ü | ü+

Speech was Persuasive (Call to Action) Sources were cited fully (name/organization, credentials, publication date/date accessed, journal/book

title/website)

Sources were from credible sources The 1 (or more) sources differed in types (facts, statistics, quotes, etc)

Language was used effectively and stylistically

Speaker connected the topic to the audience

Conclusion N/A | ü- | ü | ü+ Restates thesis/central idea

Reviews main points concisely Leaves audience with a strong closing line

Maintains eye contact and stance at the time of applause before taking a seat Conclusion is approximately 5-10% of the Speaking Time

Delivery Elements N/A | ü- | ü | ü+ Speech is free of fillers (ums, uhs, likes, etc)

Tone varies utilizing vocal variety-it is not monotone. Rate and volume vary

Gestures both purposeful and natural (not behind back or clenched in front)

Standing is straight, chin up/shoulders down, settled weight on both feet

Walking is purposeful (e.g, no pacing, face the front, move with transitions)

Eye contact is steady, comfortable, and sweeps the room

Note cards used as cues, not crutches

Overall Score _____%