Name: _____________

Category
Sources

The student presented at least

three credible sources for
evaluation and included them
in his or her speech.
Student's speech was
organized very clearly and
effectively. The student stayed
on topic for the duration of
their presentation, and their
speech revolved around their
main argument.
Student used a creative
introduction that grabs the
audience's attention. Main
argument is clearly stated and
introduction provides some
preview of supporting
evidence.
Speech body was wellorganized and made use of
credible evidence and
supporting arguments. Student
used evidence and arguments
persuasively and
demonstrated an
understanding of his or her
topic.
Student clearly restated his or
her main argument and main
points in the conclusion, and
ended on a persuasive note.

The student included multiple

sources, but they were not
credible or appropriate
sources. The student
submitted sources late or not
at all.
Student's speech did not have
a clear organization, or spent a
significant amount of the
presentation off-topic. The
main argument is unclear or
not present.

The student did not include

any credible sources in his or
her speech, OR the student
did not submit any sources for
evaluation

Organization

The student submitted at least

three sources for evaluation, but
not all were credible or
appropriate. The student did not
include all of his or her sources
in their speech.
Student's speech included a
clear introduction, body and
conclusion. Student was on task
during most of the presentation,
and refered back to their main
argument.
Student used a creative
introduction, but did not clearly
state main argunment or failed
to give any preview of
supporting evidence.

Student used an uninteresting

introduction, did not grab
listeners' attention, and failed
to give any preview of
supporting evidence.

The student did not have a

clear introduction, or seemed
unprepared.

Speech made use of some

credible evidence and supporting
arguments, but did not include
the appropriate amount. OR
Student did not use evidence
effecitvely and demonstrated
some understanding of his or her
topic.

Speech used little credible

evidence or supporting
arguments, OR evidence and
arguments were not used
effectively. Student did not
demonstrate an understanding
of his or her topic.

Speech used no evidence or

arguments. Student
demonstrated no
understanding of his or her
topic, or did not exhibit any
preparation.

Student restated his or her main

argument but failed to restate
supporting points or did not end
on a persuasive note.

Student ended his or speech

abruptly or unexpectedly.

The student did not have a

clear conclusion, or the
conclusion was incomplete.

Student exhibited some

grammatical errors in materials
OR speech.

Student exhibited some

grammatical errors in
materials and speech OR
significant errors in either
portion.

Student exhibited significant

grammatical and consistency
errors in speech and
materials, or failed to submit
any materials.

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Mechanics

Student's presentation and any

accompanying materials were
grammatically correct and
consistent.

The student spent the

majority of his or her time offtopic, and failed to organize
his or her content in any
meaningful way. The student
has no main argument.

Name: _____________
Presentation

Student spoke clearly and

maintained constant eye
contact with the class.
Movement and gestures were
not distracting, and the
student appeared confident in
his or her public speaking
skills.

The student spoke relatively

clearly and maintained a fair
amount of eye contact with the
class. The student relied on
notes or slides noticeably. The
student used unnecessary
motion or gestures.

The student rarely maintained

eye contact and relied heavily
on notes or slides. Gestures
and fidgeting were distracting.

The student did not look up

from notes or read directly
from slides. The student
moved or fidgeted
distractingly or appeared
wholly unprepared