COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING DAY

PERSUASIVE SPEAKING

Times: Minimum 4 minutes; Maximum 6 minutes

Circle round: Round #1 Round #2 Round #3

Grade: __________

Name of Speaker (please print): _________________________________________

Room#__________

Name of Judge (please print): _________________________________________

Scoring Guidelines

70-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91-95

Developing Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding

Criteria Weight Score

Analysis of Problem 30

Persuasiveness of Solution 20

Organization 20

Delivery (voice, eye contact, 30

gestures, etc.)

Total Points: 100

Note: If the sum of the categories does not equal the total score, we will assume that we should use the overall total in the box
below.

Time: __________________ ​ ​Official Total:

 Persuasive Speech Description

At a glance:

1. Each competitor will deliver a persuasive speech which supports a point of view / argument on a topic.

2. The thesis should be clearly stated with supporting evidence.

3. The speech should include analysis of the topic from many angles.

4. The speech should be original, interesting and relevant to your audience.

5. The use of facial expressions and gestures, as the competitor feels appropriate, is encouraged, but should not distract from the
content.

6. The speech should be between 4-6 minutes long.

7. The ​introduction​ should include a “hook” or “lead-in” statement. You may provide an anecdote or example that illustrates your
topic / thesis. You could explain an interesting detail, statistic or quote, or simply ask a provocative question.

8. The ​main body​ of your speech should include arguments (three or more main points) that support your thesis with evidence. Be
sure to tell where your evidence came from. You may use quotes if they are impactful.

9. There should be a clear ​conclusion​ which leads the audience to think further on the topic. The conclusion should include a
general summary statement that recaps the thesis; a restatement of your main arguments, and a wrap-up statement. You could
include the end of a ​split anecdote​ that would finish a possible story begun in the introduction. The speaker is encouraged to
provide insight and should encourage the listener to take action, emphasizing the importance of the position taken.

10. Your speech must be memorized. You may have cue cards, which are meant for the purpose of “cueing” you to your next point.
Cue cards are not meant to be read from.