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Exceptional

Admirable

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Content

 

30

Thoroughly  explains platform through candidate speech with at least 3 details, convinces voters

Has Convincing arguments

Covers planks of the platform while informing with 2 details

Somewhat convincing to voters somewhat convincing arguments

Adequately covers planks with one or two details per plank

Inadequately covers the assigned topic; too short; not enough information

Presentation

 

20

Glances only Occasionally at notes.  Is energetic and is convincing in presentation style

Glances at notes, but may stumble lose audience contact, on and off convincing

Relies too heavily on notes, not convincing

Too brief, not convincing

Organization

 

 

25

Follows a format from opening with quality attention getter, Thesis (Party Mission Statement), Planks, Closing

All with quality transitions

Follows the appropriate format as listed in column two.  Attention getter is adequate It is lacking quality transitions, but transitions exist.

 

The format from column two is followed, but neglects one or more of the essentials, particularly the attention getter or conclusion

Unclear format, confuses the audience

Presentation Skills:

 

25

 

5

Volume:

Eye Contact

Posture:

Speaking Pace:

Time Limits observed:

4

Volume:

Eye Contact

Posture:

Speaking Pace:

Time Limits observed:

3

Volume:

Eye Contact

Posture:

Speaking Pace:

Time Limits observed:

2-1

Volume:

Eye Contact

Posture:

Speaking Pace:

Time Limits observed:

Political Platform

Speech

 

There is no time limit on the low end, but the speech may not go over 15 minutes.

Include, but do not limit yourself to the following:

q       Attention getter

q       Thesis (Mission Statement)

q       At least three details outlined thoroughly

q       Conclusion