Rubric – English Grade 8 Persuasive Speech on an inspirational person, social issue or event

Criteria A – E
Use of Language in Persuasive Speech
  • A: Exceptional use of language that effectively persuades the audience
  • B: Strong use of language with clear persuasive elements
  • C: Adequate use of language with some persuasive elements
  • D: Limited use of language with minimal persuasive elements
  • E: Ineffective use of language lacking persuasive elements
Integration of Multi-Modal Elements
  • A: Skillful integration of multiple modes to enhance persuasive impact
  • B: Effective use of some multi-modal elements
  • C: Basic integration of multi-modal elements
  • D: Attempted integration of multi-modal elements with limited success
  • E: Lack of integration of multi-modal elements
Selection of Language Features for Persuasive Effects
  • A: Thoughtful selection of language features for maximum persuasive effect
  • B: Appropriate selection of language features for persuasive impact
  • C: Some selection of language features for persuasive effect
  • D: Limited selection of language features for persuasive effect
  • E: Ineffective selection of language features for persuasive effect
Use of Language Choices to Influence the Audience
  • A: Strategic use of language choices to effectively influence the audience
  • B: Purposeful use of language choices to influence the audience
  • C: Some attempt to use language choices to influence the audience
  • D: Limited use of language choices to influence the audience
  • E: Ineffective use of language choices to influence the audience
Use of Language Patterns for Effect in Presentations
  • A: Skillful use of language patterns to enhance presentation impact
  • B: Effective use of language patterns for presentation impact
  • C: Some use of language patterns for presentation impact
  • D: Limited use of language patterns for presentation impact
  • E: Ineffective use of language patterns for presentation impact
Creation of a Text for Specific Effects
  • A: Masterful creation of text with clear and specific effects
  • B: Strong creation of text with specific effects
  • C: Adequate creation of text with some specific effects
  • D: Limited creation of text with minimal specific effects
  • E: Ineffective creation of text with no specific effects
Demonstration of Grammatical Accuracy
  • A: Exceptional demonstration of grammatical accuracy throughout the speech
  • B: Strong demonstration of grammatical accuracy with minor errors
  • C: Adequate demonstration of grammatical accuracy with noticeable errors
  • D: Limited demonstration of grammatical accuracy with frequent errors
  • E: Ineffective demonstration of grammatical accuracy with consistent errors
Selection of Vocabulary for Effect
  • A: Thoughtful selection of vocabulary that enhances persuasive impact
  • B: Effective selection of vocabulary for persuasive effect
  • C: Some selection of vocabulary for persuasive effect
  • D: Limited selection of vocabulary for persuasive effect
  • E: Ineffective selection of vocabulary for persuasive effect
Clear and Consistent Use of Accurate Spelling and Punctuation
  • A: Clear and consistent use of accurate spelling and punctuation throughout
  • B: Mostly clear and consistent use of accurate spelling and punctuation
  • C: Some clear and consistent use of accurate spelling and punctuation
  • D: Limited clear and consistent use of accurate spelling and punctuation
  • E: Inconsistent use of accurate spelling and punctuation
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