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Informative Speech 
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Students will give an informative speech on a topic of their choice to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: B9BX54
By niczakrew
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

4 pts

Good

6 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Introduction

Needs Improvement

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Fair

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear or <BR>
Included 2 of the 4:<BR>
Attn Getter<BR>
Relate Topic<BR>
Credibility Statement<BR>
Preview
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately or<BR>
Included 3 of the 4:<BR>
Attn Getter<BR>
Relate Topic<BR>
Credibility Statement<BR>
Preview
Excellent

The speaker introduced the speech well or included all of the following:<BR>
Attn Getter<BR>
Relate Topic<BR>
Credibility Statement<BR>
Preview
Body

Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
Fair

The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear. 1 fair source cited
Good

The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver their information. 2 adequate sources cited. Adequate transitions were used.
Excellent

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information. More than 2 excellent sources cited. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose. Smooth transitions were used.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech without in a disorganized fashion.
Good

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points, but did not refer back to the attention getter.
Excellent

The speaker quickly summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression
Volume and Clarity

Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown. Many distracting vocalized pauses.
Fair

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown. Several noticable vocalized pauses.
Good

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate. A few vocalized pauses.
Excellent

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing.
Eye Contact

Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
Fair

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Good

The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Excellent

The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Research

Needs Improvement

No research evident. No citations.
Fair

Research on topic was evident, but there was no internal citations.
Good

Research on topic was present, but more was needed. All sources were cited internally.
Excellent

Research on topic was evident and all sources were cited internally.
Time (DQ after 1 min. over or under

Needs Improvement

45-59 seconds over or under
Fair

30-44 seconds over or under
Good

15-29 seconds over or under
Excellent

Within 3:00-5:00 minutes or over or under by 14 seconds
Topic

Needs Improvement

Topic was emailed to the teacher, but was late.
Fair

Topic was emailed to teacher on time.
Good
Excellent



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