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Impromptu Speech Public Speaking 
Impromptu Speech
Students will choose a topic, have seven minutes to prepare and then deliver a two-minute impromptu speech.
Rubric Code: C24AC27
By nalbarado_bueno
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Speaking

Voice projection, engagement and passion.
Excellent

Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience by making speech interesting for the audience.
Good

Nice voice quality and speed, made connections with the audience, and spoke very clearly.
Fair

Occasionally used NOTES, but spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.
Poor

Read directly from notes, could not clearly understand the words, talked too quickly or too slowly, tone of voice was inappappropriate for the setting.
NON-VERBAL

Body language, Face and hand gestures.
Excellent

Made excellent and even eye contact with the audience without fidgeting. Expressions were natural and exciting.
Gestures were used to make speech much more effective.
Good

Made eye contact, did not fidget, and showed expressions while speaking. Facial Expressions were used to make speech SOMEWHAT effective.
Fair

Some eye contact, and a small amount of fidgeting. No facial expressions or had SOME distracting gestures taking away from the speech.
Poor

Minimal eye contact, fidgeting excessively. No facial expressions or many distracting gestures.
Topic

Responding to the question/topic asked
Excellent

The speaker not only correctly responded to the question/topic at hand, but also showed creativity. The speech was interesting and compelling to both the speaker and the audience.
Good

The speaker correctly responded to the question/topic at hand and showed SOME creativity.
Fair

Though the speaker correctly responded to the question/topic at hand, it was NOT handled in an interesting or creative way.
Poor

Speaker misinterpreted question/topic at hand.
Organization

PREP
point, reason, example, point
Excellent

Had all four parts, clear and concise, excellent.
Reasons, examples, and opinion are coherent.
Good

Had all four parts, semi-clear and consistent; Reasons, examples and opinion are somewhat coherent.
Fair

Missing 1 of the outline, somewhat clear or concise. Reasons, examples and opinion are somewhat coherent.
Poor

Missing 2-3 parts, or containing irrelevant information.
Time

Prep time and speaking time
Excellent

Speaking time was under 2 minutes.
Prep time was used adequately and it showed during the speech.
Good

Speaking time was under 1.5 mins or over 2.5 mins
Prep time was used somewhat adequately and had some problems during to express within the time limit.
Fair

Speaking time was under 1 min or over 3 mins
Prep time was used somewhat adequately and had some problems during to express within the time limit.
Poor

Speaking time was under .5 min or over 3.5 mins
Prep time was used somewhat adequately and had some problems during to express within the time limit.



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