Graded Assignment Literary Analysis and Composition II (Sem1) | Persuasive Speech | Lesson 5 Name: Date: Teacher Name: School Name: Graded Assignment – LACII Unit 8, Lesson 5 Delivering and Listening to Persuasive Speeches You will be delivering your speech today. The rubric that your teacher will use to grade your speech is on the next page. Read the hints below and review the rubric. Then get ready to take the spotlight! Note: You do not have to turn this page in to your teacher. Your grade will be based on your oral presentation. (100 points) Look for these elements in your own speech and others’ speeches: • An introduction that includes a thesis statement and gains the audience’s attention • Points that support the thesis • Rhetorical devices such as repetition, parallel structure, imagery, figurative language, quotations, and first-person plural mode of address • An attempt to concede a point • A conclusion that restates the main points and may include a call to action • Effective use of tone, pace, and emphasis When you listen to other students’ speeches, your teacher may ask you to provide feedback. Be honest and respectful to your fellow students. Give them the kind of feedback that will help them improve their work. If you don’t like something about a speech, say so in a way that doesn’t hurt other students’ feelings. Remember that no speech is perfect, including your own. Your fellow students are your partners in improving together. Use this chart, or a similar chart on separate paper, to record some of your thoughts about the speeches you hear. © 2008 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 1 of 3 Graded Assignment GEN2 (Sem1) | Persuasive Speech | Lesson 5 Topic and thesis Introduction, body, conclusion Use of rhetorical devices Use of tone, pace, and emphasis Overall impression Other comments © 2008 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 2 of 3 Graded Assignment GEN2 (Sem1) | Persuasive Speech | Lesson 5 Speech Grading Rubric Your speech will be evaluated based on this Grading Rubric. Criteria 3 2 1 Delivery of Introduction The speaker begins with a strong introduction that grabs the listener’s attention and makes the thesis obvious. The introduction does not draw the listener in and/or the thesis is not clear. Support of the Thesis The details in the speech consistently support the thesis. The speaker begins with an introduction, but the introduction could have been stronger. There is an attempt to state a thesis. The details in the speech usually support the thesis but sometimes veer away from the subject. Use of Rhetorical Devices: The speaker uses 3 or more rhetorical devices well in delivering the speech. The speaker uses 1 or 2 rhetorical devices well in delivering the speech. The speaker uses 0 rhetorical devices well in delivering the speech. Delivery of Conclusion The conclusion does an excellent job of restating the main points or calling for an action, and/or stirring the emotions of the listener. The conclusion does a good job of restating the main points or of calling for action and/or stirring the emotions of the listener. There is no real conclusion. Tone The tone is appropriate for the topic. The tone is not consistently appropriate for the topic. The tone is inappropriate for the topic. Pace The speaker varies the pace according to content. The speaker varies the pace, but not very effectively. The speaker never varies the pace, which is too fast or too slow. Emphasis The speaker consistently uses emphasis to draw attention to phrases and words of importance. The speaker sometimes uses emphasis to draw attention to phrases and words of importance. The speaker never uses emphasis to draw attention to phrases and words of importance. Overall Impression The overall impression is positive. The speaker is in control of the subject and of the delivery of the speech. The overall impression is neutral. The speaker sometimes is in control of the subject and of the delivery of the speech. The overall impression is negative. The speaker is not in control of the subject and of the delivery of the speech. The details in the speech do not seem to support any main idea. (parallel structure, imagery, figurative language, repetition, quotation, firstperson plural mode of address) © 2008 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 3 of 3
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