Your next speech assignment will be to write a 2-4 minute persuasive speech on a school policy that you would like to be changed. This can be an actual change you would like to see or just something that is a hypothetical. You may pick the topic, however if you feel like you need me to look at it first, feel free to let me know. This speech should be used to persuade others to agree with you, not to inform them. You shouldn’t include any “I” statements, and you need to use at least two (2) sources cited within your speech.
Type- Persuasive (about a school policy you want to change)
Length- 2-4 minutes
Sources- Cite two (2) (or more if you wish)
Persuasive Speech Rubric
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Performance / Delivery Criteria
Eye Contact was sufficient; not “read”
4 3 2 1 x 1=
Vocal quality – rate, tone, volume were adequate or better
4 3 2 1 x 1=
Energy – no monotone voice, confident projection, variety
4 3 2 1 x 1=
Poise – no giggling, “you knows” “uhs” “like”, recovers
4 3 2 1 x 1=
Posture/Body language is appropriately relaxed
4 3 2 1 x 1=
= ____ / 20
Content (Analysis, reasoning, evidence, organization)
Analysis: speaker really understands the topic
5 4 3 2 1 x 4=
Reasoning: is this speech reasonable? Avoid logical fallacy?
5 4 3 2 1 x 4=
Evidence: quality support material? Justified claims? Two sources?
5 4 3 2 1 x 4=
Organization: effective introduction/conclusion/flow?
5 4 3 2 1 x 4=
Length – 2-4 minutes
5 4 3 2 1 x 1=
= ____ / 85
Total score: = ____/105
Abbie Weidner
Fall 2009