Description:
Total Possible Score: 5.00
Distinguished - Creates a formal outline for the persuasive presentation that includes complete sentences for every point. The direction of the speech is clear.
Proficient - Creates a formal outline for the persuasive presentation that includes complete sentences for the majority of the points. The direction of the speech is slightly unclear.
Basic - Creates a formal outline for the persuasive presentation, but less than half of the points are written in complete sentences. The direction of the speech is unclear.
Below Expectations - Creates a keyword outline for the persuasive presentation that contains no complete sentences. The direction of the speech is significantly unclear.
Non-Performance - The creation of a formal outline for the persuasive presentation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive introduction and thesis statement for the persuasive presentation. The audience appeal and preview of the body sections are clear.
Proficient - Develops an introduction and thesis statement for the persuasive presentation. The audience appeal and preview of the body sections are slightly unclear.
Basic - Develops a partial introduction and thesis statement for the persuasive presentation. The audience appeal and preview of the body sections are unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to develop an introduction and thesis statement for the persuasive presentation; however, the audience appeal and preview of the body sections are significantly unclear.
Non-Performance - The development of an introduction and thesis statement for the persuasive presentation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive body section with clear main points and sufficient supporting material. The organizational pattern of the main points is clear.
Proficient - Develops a body section with main points and supporting material. The organizational pattern of the main points is slightly unclear.
Basic - Develops a partial body section with main points and supporting material. The organizational pattern of the main points is unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a body section with main points and supporting material; however, the organizational pattern of the main points is significantly unclear.
Non-Performance - The development of a body section with main points and supporting material is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive conclusion for the persuasive presentation. The closing line is memorable.
Proficient - Develops a conclusion for the persuasive presentation. The closing line is slightly forgettable.
Basic - Develops a partial conclusion for the persuasive presentation. The closing line is forgettable.
Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a conclusion for the persuasive presentation; however, the closing line is not memorable.
Non-Performance - The development of a conclusion for the persuasive presentation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Effectively organizes the formal outline according to the outline template. All required elements are included.
Proficient - Organizes the formal outline according to the outline template. One required element is missing.
Basic - Partially organizes the formal outline according to the outline template. At least two required elements are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to organize the formal outline according to the outline template; however, several required elements are missing.
Non-Performance - The organization of the formal outline according to the outline template is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.