1. Persuasive Speech Rubric Name __________________________Grade ___________________ ExemplaryProficientEmerging IdeasThe speech presents a significant and compelling thesis on a contemporary issue; the thesis is clearly developed and supported. The argument is convincing and adeptly uses a variety of rhetorical appeals. The speech presents a clear thesis on a contemporary issue; the thesis is sufficiently developed and supported. The argument is plausible and effectively uses rhetorical appeals. The speech presents a position that is difficult to distinguish or is insufficiently developed and supported. An attempt has been made to make an argument, but it is not plausible and uses rhetorical appeals ineffectively. Use of LanguageThe speaker deliberately and effectively uses rhetorical devices and varied syntax for the intended purpose. The speaker clearly attempts to use rhetorical devices and varied syntax for the intended purpose. If the speaker attempts to use rhetorical devises and varied syntax, the result is ineffective for the intended purpose. PresentationThe speaker demonstrates well-placed inflection and gestures that create an engaging delivery style indicative of advance preparation and rehearsal for the delivery. The speaker demonstrates some use of inflection and gestures that create an appropriate delivery style indicative of advance preparation and rehearsal. The speaker demonstrates minimal use of inflection and gestures to create an appropriate delivery style indicative of advance preparation and rehearsal. OrganizationThe overall organization of the speech and the speaker's obvious commitment to the issue compel audience engagement. The overall organization of the speech shows a thoughtful attempt to encourage audience engagement. The speech is disorganized and shows little attempt to encourage audience engagement. Writing ProcessThe writer shows evidence of careful planning and revision through outlining, drafting, and peer editing. The writer shows some evidence of planning and revision through outlining, drafting, and peer editing. Some parts may have not been done. The writer shows very little evidence of planning and revision through outlining, drafting, and peer editing. ConventionsVirtually no errors in grammar and/or spelling.Some errors in grammar and/or spelling that somewhat distracts the reader. Excessive errors in grammar and/or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. MLA FormatAll of the MLA requirements were met. Speech is 3 minutes long. In-text citations are correct and match Works Cited. Three SAT Vocabulary words were used correctly. Some of the MLA requirements were met. Speech is 1-2 minutes long. In-text citations are somewhat correct and match Works Cited. Two or less SAT Vocabulary words were used correctly. Few or none of the MLA requirements were met. Speech is less than 1 minute long. Incorrect and/or mismatched in-text citations. One or less SAT Vocabulary words were used or used incorrectly.

2. Persuasive Speech Rubric Name __________________________Grade ___________________ ExemplaryProficientEmerging IdeasThe speech presents a significant and compelling thesis on a contemporary issue; the thesis is clearly developed and supported. The argument is convincing and adeptly uses a variety of rhetorical appeals. The speech presents a clear thesis on a contemporary issue; the thesis is sufficiently developed and supported. The argument is plausible and effectively uses rhetorical appeals. The speech presents a position that is difficult to distinguish or is insufficiently developed and supported. An attempt has been made to make an argument, but it is not plausible and uses rhetorical appeals ineffectively. Use of LanguageThe speaker deliberately and effectively uses rhetorical devices and varied syntax for the intended purpose. The speaker clearly attempts to use rhetorical devices and varied syntax for the intended purpose. If the speaker attempts to use rhetorical devises and varied syntax, the result is ineffective for the intended purpose. PresentationThe speaker demonstrates well-placed inflection and gestures that create an engaging delivery style indicative of advance preparation and rehearsal for the delivery. The speaker demonstrates some use of inflection and gestures that create an appropriate delivery style indicative of advance preparation and rehearsal. The speaker demonstrates minimal use of inflection and gestures to create an appropriate delivery style indicative of advance preparation and rehearsal. OrganizationThe overall organization of the speech and the speaker's obvious commitment to the issue compel audience engagement. The overall organization of the speech shows a thoughtful attempt to encourage audience engagement. The speech is disorganized and shows little attempt to encourage audience engagement. Writing ProcessThe writer shows evidence of careful planning and revision through outlining, drafting, and peer editing. The writer shows some evidence of planning and revision through outlining, drafting, and peer editing. Some parts may have not been done. The writer shows very little evidence of planning and revision through outlining, drafting, and peer editing. ConventionsVirtually no errors in grammar and/or spelling.Some errors in grammar and/or spelling that somewhat distracts the reader. Excessive errors in grammar and/or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. MLA FormatAll of the MLA requirements were met. Speech is 3 minutes long. In-text citations are correct and match Works Cited. Three SAT Vocabulary words were used correctly. Some of the MLA requirements were met. Speech is 1-2 minutes long. In-text citations are somewhat correct and match Works Cited. Two or less SAT Vocabulary words were used correctly. Few or none of the MLA requirements were met. Speech is less than 1 minute long. Incorrect and/or mismatched in-text citations. One or less SAT Vocabulary words were used or used incorrectly.