Persuasive Group Speech Rubric

Speaker’s name: ______Evaluator: ______

Criterion

/ Rating
Excellent / Rating
Good / Rating
Satisfactory / Rating
inadequate / Score
Points 100-90% / Points 85-80% / Points 79-75 / Points 60-50%
Introduction
25 / - Gets attention of audience with grabber such as an interesting fact, question, or idea
- Clearly states position, ‘establishes credibility / -Gets attention of audience with grabber such as an interesting fact, question, or idea
-States position,
credibility questionable / -Attempts to get attention of audience with grabber such as an interesting fact, question, or idea
- Position is not clearly stated, or credibility not established / - Begins by reading speech, no attention grabber is used
- Doesn’t state position on topic
Body
25 / -Facts are clear,
well supported
-Sources are documented. / -Facts are
somewhat clear
some support
-Some sources documentation / -Facts
need clarity
and support
-Lack of
sources and
documentation / -Facts
are not clear
and have no support
-No sources or documentation
opinion or hearsay
Conclusion
25 / -Reviews position
- Brings closure
calls to action / -Reviews position
-Brings
closure, but call to action unclear / -reviews position, Brings closure / -Does not bring closure; the audience is left hanging
Speech fundamentals
Eye Contact, pacing,
50 / -all fundamentals well practiced. / All fundamentals attempted with some minor flaws / Gaps in fundamentals that interfere with delivery / Disregard for fundamentals
Use of Language
transitions, stalls
25 / -Use of language contributes to effectiveness of the speech, and vocalized pauses
(um uh er etc.)
not distracting / -Use of language does not have negative impact, and vocalized pauses
(um uh er etc.)
not distracting / -Use of language causes potential confusion, and/or vocalized pauses
(um uh er etc.)
are distracting / -Use of language is inappropriate
Body language
25 / -Body language, gestures, and facial expressions
adds greatly to the message / -Body language,
gestures, and facial
expressions compliment message / -Body language,
facial expressions and gestures
lack variety and spontaneity / -Body language, gestures, and
facial expressions are lacking or inappropriate
Clarity
Volume, annunciation
25 / -Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time with no mispronounced words / -Speaks clearly and distinctly nearly all the time with no more than one mispronounced word / -Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time with no more than two mispronounced words / -Often mumbles or can not be understood with more than three mispronounced words
Group Dynamics
50 / All presenters knew the information, participated equally, and helped each other as needed.
Extremely prepared and rehearsed / Slight domination of one presenter. Members helped each other.
Very well prepared. / Significant controlling by some members with one minimally contributing.
Somewhat prepared but with some dependence on just reading off slides or notes / Unbalanced presentation or tension resulting from over-helping. Multiple group members not important role. Evident lack of preparation/rehearsal. Dependence on distractions
Visual aides
25 / Visual aides are impressive and appropriate.
Wow me / Visual aids help presentation, but lack wow factor
Intrigue me / Visual Aids do not help presentation. Used as a filler. Bore me / Visual aids do not help presentation. Irritate me
Timing
25 / -Within allotted time / -at least the minimum and no more than 30 seconds longer than allotted time / -at least the minimum and more than 30 seconds longer than allotted time / Not meeting minimum or going over by over 1 minute