Argumentative Speech

You will give a 5-7 minute argumentative speech on a school-appropriate topic of your choosing. You will present this argumentative speech 5/17-5/19.

Your argumentative speech can utilize any debate/argument model you like, but your speech must include the following components:

  1. Introduction
  2. 2-3 main arguments, each with verbal citation of sources
  3. At least 1 rebuttal, each with verbal citation of sources
  4. Conclusion

What to Turn In:

Item / Date Due
Argumentative Speech / Presentation Day
Outline for Argumentative Speech / Presentation Day
Annotated Bibliography – MLA Format / Presentation Day

Argumentative Speech Grading Rubric

E = Excellent, VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, NI = Needs Improvement

Criteria / E / VG / G / F / NI
Introduction
Introduction contains a strong hook (grabs attention and piques curiosity), concise background information on the issue, and a preview of your main arguments.
Main Arguments
Main arguments are clearly and concisely expressed.
Each is supported by at least three strong, specific details (derived from logos, pathos, or ethos), the sources of which are verbally cited.
Main arguments indicate a clear and effective argumentative strategy for establishing the relationship between claims and evidence (generalization, analogy, sign, causality, authority, or principle)
Rebuttal
Rebuttal demonstrates careful anticipation and understanding of opposing views.
Rebuttal builds argument by effectively utilizing strategic concession, refutation, or demonstration of irrelevance.
Conclusion
Conclusion concisely reviews main arguments.
Conclusion leaves audience with a strong, relevant, and memorable statement.
Delivery
Speaker achieves frequent and meaningful eye contact.
Speaker utilizes expressive and enhancing gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
Speaker is clear, loud, and skilled in inflectional variety and speaking rate.
Speaker is highly confident and utilizes appropriate enthusiasm and emotion.

Presentation Days:

Wednesday 5/17 Thursday 5/18 Friday 5/19______

Aguilar,Luke
Beers,Joshua
Brown,Nicholas
Edick,Tyler
Evans,Veronica
Haney,Spencer / Harris,A'nyla
Jacobs,Donald
Markowitz,Ryan
Mims,Elijah
Muralt,Grant
Ramos-Rosas,Eduardo / Sharp,Lily
Stunzi,Peyton
Vine,Zachary
Wasem,Yusef
Washburne,Hannah
Williams,Naomi
Wright,Ryan

Argumentative Speech Grading Rubric

E = Excellent, VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, NI = Needs Improvement

Criteria / E / VG / G / F / NI
Introduction
Introduction contains a strong hook (grabs attention and piques curiosity), concise background information on the issue, and a preview of your main arguments.
Main Arguments
Main arguments are clearly and concisely expressed.
Each is supported by at least three strong, specific details (derived from logos, pathos, or ethos), the sources of which are verbally cited.
Main arguments indicate a clear and effective argumentative strategy for establishing the relationship between claims and evidence (generalization, analogy, sign, causality, authority, or principle)
Rebuttal
Rebuttal demonstrates careful anticipation and understanding of opposing views.
Rebuttal builds argument by effectively utilizing strategic concession, refutation, or demonstration of irrelevance.
Conclusion
Conclusion concisely reviews main arguments.
Conclusion leaves audience with a strong, relevant, and memorable statement.
Delivery
Speaker achieves frequent and meaningful eye contact.
Speaker utilizes expressive and enhancing gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
Speaker is clear, loud, and skilled in inflectional variety and speaking rate.
Speaker is highly confident and utilizes appropriate enthusiasm and emotion.