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D3.- Persuasive Speech 1 - The Speech Itself
D3.- Persuasive Speech 1 - The Speech Itself
Criteria Ratings Pts
INVENTION - Topic Choice
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY: Reflects careful consideration of purpose, audience, and time frame Reflects careful consideration of significance, appropriateness, and scope
4 pts
SATISFACTORY: Appropriately narrowed/ developed for audience, purpose, and time frame Demonstrates consideration of significance, appropriateness, and scope
3 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Somewhat narrow or broad for audience, purpose, and/or time frame Needs more consideration of significance, appropriateness, or scope
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Inappropriate based on considerations of significance, scope, and appropriateness Inappropriate for speech type chosen
pts
5 pts
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INVENTION - Content Development, Support of Thesis
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, thorough development of content, which includes: Well-written main points Main points well-supported with varied and compelling examples, stories, stats, testimony, and other support relevant to speech type Supporting ideas that relate In exceptional way to persuasive thesis Critical commentary beyond the most fundamental support
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: Speech: Identifies distinct main points appropriate for audience and purpose Connects content development to speech chosen Relies on adequate evidence in support of main points Main points progress according to persuasive psychology of audience
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Speech: Main points present, unbalanced, overlap or in other ways are indistinct Main points demonstrate problem Inconsistently Includes some supporting material, but overall Inadequate or Inconsistent support relevant to purpose
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Speech: Main points unclear Lacks supporting details
pts
10 pts
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INVENTION - Argumentation
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: Compelling demonstration of burden of proof appropriate for audience and persuasive claim
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: Demonstrates burden of proof
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Inconsistent demonstration of burden of proof
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Does not demonstrate burden of proof
pts
10 pts
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INVENTION - Use of Source Citations
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: Skillful use of many high quality, credible, relevant sources to support main ideas
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: Employs correct source citation out loud In speech Cites minimum number of credible sources out loud
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Inadequate citation of sources or questionable sources
0 pts
DEFICIENT: No source citations
pts
10 pts
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INVENTION - Development of Visual Aids
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: Develops creative and visually appealing visual aids that enhance thesis
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: Develops visual aids effectively to support thesis
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Visual aids demonstrate lack of attention to purpose, topic, or audience
0 pts
DEFICIENT: No visual aids
pts
10 pts
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ARRANGEMENT - Introduction
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: Introduction includes: Motivating attention-getter, creates desire to listen Highly important topic Unique, creative personal credibility statement Unique, creative, and powerful thesis Introduction well-developed, satisfying for audience, topic, and purpose
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: Introduction includes: Attention-getting device connecting topic to audience Statement on importance of topic for audience Speaker credibility Concise thesis
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Introduces topic in some way, but Introduction may lack: Attention-getter Clear thesis/purpose Audience connection, development
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Introduction missing Stated "my topic is" or something similar just to start talking
pts
10 pts
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ARRANGEMENT - Organizational Pattern
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: The speech: Relies on an exceptionally clear, logical progression within/between Ideas Leaves audience with undeniable message Organization compelling, moves audience through speech with ease Varies transitions
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: The speech: Uses organization appropriate for assignment/purpose Relies on a reasonably clear and logical progression within/between Ideas Leaves audience with a clear message Is easy to follow Ideas adequately connected
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The speech relies on: An organizational pattern that is present but unclear Awkward transitions
0 pts
DEFICIENT: The speech: Fails to provide a reasonably clear and logical progression withln/among ideas Fails to leave audience with a clear message Lacks transitions or connections
pts
10 pts
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ARRANGEMENT - Conclusion
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, Conclusion: Reflects speaker's informed evaluation, ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order. Is thought-provoking and satisfying
9 pts
SATISFACTORY: Conclusion: Is logically tied to information. Summarizes main points effectively. States action. Leaves audience with an adequate final statement
8 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Conclusion: Is inconsistently tied to some informatlon discussed. May lack reference to thesis, review of main points, or thought-provoking final statement
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Conclusion is abrupt; speech just stops rather than summarizes or concludes
pts
10 pts
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STYLE - Language
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY: Language choices (are) Exceptionally clear, inclusive, vivid, and creative. Enhance audience comprehension, enthusiasm for thesis. Varied in sentence structure, word choice. Strong in standards of grammar, usage
4 pts
SATISFACTORY: Speech relies on language that Is reasonably clear,vivid, appropriate
3 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Speech relies on inconsistent language choices that may, at times, be unclear for audience or purpose
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Speech relies on: Unclear or inappropriate language. Undefined jargon. Language that Is not Inclusive. Language lacks attention to audience and/or purpose
pts
5 pts
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DELIVERY - Physical Delivery
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY: Speaker demonstrates polished techniques of physical delivery. Physical delivery consistently supports verbal message and enhances speaker credibility. Physical delivery motivates persuasion. Speaker appears comfortable
4 pts
SATISFACTORY: Speaker demonstrates acceptable posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and dress. Physical delivery generally supports message in ways that neither distract from the speaker's credibility nor interfere with the message
3 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The speaker may, at times, rely on inconsistent delivery choices that include: Awkward posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and/or dress. Posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and/or dress that detract from speaker credibility or distract audience from message
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Reading speech or insufficient eye contact or poise
pts
5 pts
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DELIVERY - Vocal Delivery
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY: Strong vocal variety. Effective volume. Invites positive connection with audience. Creates attention, interest throughout. Vocal emphasis In support of persuasion
4 pts
SATISFACTORY: Adequate use of vocal variety. Strong volume. Few vocal fillers
3 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Ineffecflve or awkward use of vocal variety and volume
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Inadequate volume and/or tone. Verbal fillers distracting
pts
5 pts
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DELIVERY - Timing
threshold: pts
10 pts
Meets the stated time requirements.
0 pts
Fails to meet the stated time requirements.
pts
10 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100