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PERSUASIVE SPEECH: COMPOSITION

TUTORIAL PRESENTATION

OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

SATISFACTORY

HIGH

VERY HIGH

WEIGHT

MARK
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3 (a)

 Does not present his/her information in the form of a persuasive speech. Instead, student gives a descriptive talk throughout Struggles with the nature of persuasive speeches. Tends to give a descriptive talk for most of the speech Demonstrates an awareness of the nature of persuasive speeches. Reproduces most of the conventions in their own speech Demonstrates a very solid awareness and application of conventions of a persuasive speech, intended for a particular target audience Has a natural flair for public speaking and persuasive speeches, especially with regards to structure and flow X 2  

3 (b)

There is no logical sequence of ideas in the speech Logical progression of ideas is evident at times Sequence of ideas is logical and is followed easily Sequence of ideas is logical and is followed easily, complemented by a clearly discernible structure Structure of speech is very clear, conveying a strong sense of purpose and articulate design X 1  

4

 No rhetorical devices are evident. Different sources of information are not used. Uses a bare minimum of rhetorical devices and one or two sources of information Selects a number of rhetorical devices. Begins to experiment with new language and concepts taught in class. Attempts to use a range of different sources of information Selects a range of rhetorical devices which suit the topic and tone of the speech. Begins to experiment well with new language and concepts taught in class. Uses a range of different sources of information Uses a range of rhetorical devices in a creative and original way. Demonstrates a definite experimentation with new language and concepts taught in class. Different sources of information are used fluently in the speech X 2  

6(a)

 Speech is not clear and tone is neutral Speaks with clarity sporadically and tone remains neutral for the most part Speaks with clarity to the target audience. Tone of voice demonstrates some attempt to be persuasive Speaks with clarity and confidence to the target audience; Persuasive tone is very evident throughout Speaks clearly, with confidence and has 'presence'. Persuasiveness is not a problem for this student. X 2  

6(b)

 Maintains no eye contact with the target audience Maintains very little eye contact Maintains eye contact regularly. Student is aware of importance of body langauge although s/he struggles with it Maintains eye contact for the most part. A positive use of body language is demonstrated Maintains eye contact consistently and uses body language effectively to create interest and persuade X 1  

8

 Does not comprehend the component parts of persausive speeches in models read and studied Demonstrates some comprehension of the component parts of persausive speeches in models read and studied Comprehends the component parts of persuasive speeches in models read and studied, and reproduces some in own speech Comprehends and uses the component parts of persausive speeches in models read and studied, throughout the speech Speech is evidence of a very solid understanding of the rhetorical devices and subtleties invloved in speeches, based on models read and studied in class. X1  

10

 Submits no evidence of preparation for persausive speeches Submits little evidence of preparation for persausive speeches Submits sufficient evidence of preparation for persausive speeches Submits sufficient evidence of drafting and other strategies used in preparation for persausive speeches Uses drafting and other strategies very successfully in preparation for persausive speeches X 1  

RAW SCORE: _____/100 GRADE: _________