Reflection on Persuasive Speech

Persuasive Speech Rubric Y11

Scale → Skill ↓	1 (developing)	2 (intermediate)	3 (expert)
Clarity	Learner does not speak in complete sentences. Learner is not really heard by the audience.	Learner speaks in full and complete sentences. Learner is heard by the audience most of the time.	Learner speaks in full and complete sentences, even when sentences are rather sophisticated. Learner speaks clearly and is heard by the audience throughout.
Persuasion	Individual does not use persuasion and is not able to get his/her point across. Learner does not use character information and is irrelevant.	Individual uses some persuasive techniques,. Learner uses body expression and movement to get his point across at times. Learners makes points but they are sometimes unclear.	Individual is able to persuade the audience. Learner uses a range of techniques including language and body movement effectively. Learner makes strong points and makes a relevant and informative case to persuade the audience.
Body Language (emotions)	The learner has showed little body movement appropriate to the task The learner has shown little reaction to the audience	The learner has shown some body movement appropriate to the task The learner has shown some emotion towards the audience	The learner has shown appropriate and sophisticated body language to help him or her persuade the audience The learner has shown a range of emotions towards the audience
Interaction	Speaker reacts appropriately rarely/never. Speaker interacts more with notes than audience.	Speaker reacts appropriately sometimes. Speaker uses notes occasionally.	Speaker reacts appropriately most/all of the time. Speaker uses notes in such a way that it is not noticeable OR does not use notes at all.

My Personal Target: To successfully get my points across and make sure I do stay alive on the plane.

Peer Assessment by Lena: You had relevant/appopriete responses to the speeches. You spoke clearly and used your notes as a guide to what you were going to say

My Reflection

When presenting my speech, I tried to speak as clearly as possible. I wanted to make sure I presented myself appropriate to my character. It turns out everyone was practically against my character, so I tried to fight for myself and bring up my points. This was good I guess as it gave me more to argue for and present myself in a more professional way as a doctor. My character was a heart surgeon who happened to have an affair with a colleague. Though I made my point clear of saving lives everyone tend to remark me on how I had and affair to which I had to argue back and persuade them to focus on that fact that I save lives.

When I got my feedback I was quite happy as that was what I was aiming for since I knew that at times I did use my notes to guide me and at times I did interrupt but only to back myself up. I was really happy with my AO1 mark of 14 as it was better than I expected. I was still very scared when I spoke as I thought at times I did some errors when speaking. Next time I should improve in giving a more persuasive argument maybe by adding in more sympathy to my situation that way I can persuade my audience more.