Grading Persuasive Speech (SPCH)

PERSUASIVE SPEECH 10-12 Minutes

Name Time

90-100 - Good, 80-89 - Above Average, 70-79 - Satisfactory, 60-69 - Work on this Below 60 - Really work on this

INTRODUCTION: 15 points (Did the opening remarks relate to the interest of the audience? Was the central thought clearly stated in a simple sentence?) Effective use of attention statement? (pp. 195-209) Smooth transition into central thought (including opening remarks relating the topic to the interest of the audience and credibility of the speaker?) Central thought clearly stated in a simple sentence? Points previewed effectively? Smooth transition into body?

BODY: 40 points (Outline, Content--Show the need, Satisfy the need, Visualize the results) Organization clear with points clearly stated? Supporting material sufficient, relevant, and accurate? Good use of internal organization, transitions, and summaries? Outline complete?

CONCLUSION 10 points (Request action or approval): Information given is such a way that the listener knew the speech had come to an end? Reinforced central idea? Effective use of suggested techniques for ending a speech? (pp. 209-217)

SUPPORTING MATERIAL 15 points (three sources and a visual aid): Source one: Sourc two: Source three: Visual Aid

PHYSICAL PRESENTATION: 20 points (Appropriate gestures; vocally appealing; handling of visual aid) Maintained eye contact? Effective non-verbal communication, avoiding distracting mannerisms? Good grammar, pronunciation, articulation, and word use, avoiding vocalized pauses? Completed speech within time limit? Conversational and animated delivery with effective use of pauses? Presented speech at scheduled time?