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Understanding Dance: Informative Speech 
Informative Speech
Students will give an informative speech about an important person in the development of Western Theatrical Dance. They will be assessed on content, delivery, and written work.
Rubric Code: D24C64
By collenrl
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Content 35%
Introduction 10%

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. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
Excellent

The speaker introduced the speech well, including an attention getter and a preview of main points of the speech. The speaker was enthusiastic about the topic and brought the audience into the speech.
Body 15%

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.
Good

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

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose. Smooth transitions were used.
Conclusion 10%

Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion.
Good

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
Excellent

The speaker summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
Delivery 30%
Voice 10%

Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown. Use of filler or inappropriate words.
Fair

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible & inarticulate. Little expression was shown. Use of filler or inappropriate words.
Good

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate. Rare or no use of filler or inappropriate words.
Excellent

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed. No use of filler (um, etc.) or inappropriate words.
Eye Contact 10%

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.
Body Language 10%

Needs Improvement

The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm or comfortableness with the speech. Some movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Fair

The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
Excellent

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic.
Written Work 35%
Preparation Outline

Needs Improvement

Complete lack of clarity with: Title, Specific Purpose, Central Idea, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Transitions. Inconsistent symbols & indentation.Main points, Subpoints not in full sentences. No sources cited.
Fair

Rarely/inconsistently had clear and properly labeled Title, Specific Was infrequently clear with Purpose, Central Idea, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Transitions. Rarely had Main points, Subpoints in full sentences.Few or no sources cited.
Good

Most of the time, clear and properly labeled Title, Specific Purpose, Central Idea, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Transitions. Mostly used consistent symbols & indentation. Most Main points, Subpoints in full sentences. Most sources cited.
Excellent

Consistent with clearly and properly labeled Title, Specific Purpose, Central Idea, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Transitions. Consistent symbols & indentation.Main points, Subpoints in full sentences. All Sources cited.
Bibliography

Needs Improvement

Includes some to no required sources and/or APA or MLA not used correctly.
Fair

Includes some required sources and/or APA or MLA not used correctly.
Good

Includes most required sources: APA or MLA always/mostly used correctly.
Excellent

Includes all required sources: APA or MLA always used correctly.
Speaking Outline 5%

Needs Improvement

Does not promote good speaking practice.
Fair

Is barely useful, or readable and hardly promotes good speaking practice.
Good

Is somewhat useful and readable, to promote clear speaking practice
Excellent

The text is useful, readable, and promotes good speaking practice.



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  • informative speech, presentation



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