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Introductory Speech/Written
Speech Written Rubric
Rubric Code:
DA8ACC
By
suemadar
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Introductory Speech (Written)
Level 1 Inadequate
(N/A)
Level 2 Developing
(N/A)
Level 3 Mastered
(N/A)
Level 4 Excels
(N/A)
The Lead
Level 1 Inadequate
The lead, or attention grabber, is completely absent. The speech does not use any particular lead technique to get the reader/listener interested.
Level 2 Developing
The speech does not begin with a strong lead. A lead that was discussed in class was implemented, but it was not used very well.
Level 3 Mastered
The speech begins with a solid lead. It effectively uses one of the types of leads that we learned in class. It is interesting.
Level 4 Excels
The speech begins with a strong, clear lead or attention grabber. It uses a personal experience or story, a surprising fact or statistic, a contrast, a question, a problem, a shocking or interesting fact to begin the essay. This effectively pulls the reader into the piece and makes him/her want to read more.
Introduction
Level 1 Inadequate
The speech does not begin with a clear introduction. The thesis statement may not be in the introduction at all, or it may not be clear. The three main points are missing.
Level 2 Developing
The essay begins with an introduction. The thesis statement is somewhat clear. The three main points are somewhat clear.
Level 3 Mastered
The essay begins with a relatively clear introduction. The thesis statement is part of the introduction, but it could be clearer/stronger. The three main points are stated, but they could also be clearer/stronger.
Level 4 Excels
The essay begins with a strong, clear introduction. The thesis statement is very clear and obvious, and the author has briefly stated the three main points.
1st Body Paragraph
Level 1 Inadequate
The first body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
Level 2 Developing
There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.
Level 3 Mastered
The first body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.
Level 4 Excels
The first body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
2nd Body Paragraph
Level 1 Inadequate
The second body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
Level 2 Developing
There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.
Level 3 Mastered
The second body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.
Level 4 Excels
The second body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
3rd Body Paragraph
Level 1 Inadequate
The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
Level 2 Developing
The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
Level 3 Mastered
The third body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.
Level 4 Excels
The third body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
Conclusion
Level 1 Inadequate
Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic. The conclusion does not restate the thesis statement.
Level 2 Developing
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic. Thesis statement may have been restated.
Level 3 Mastered
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic in a new and interesting way.
Level 4 Excels
The conclusion of this essay is strong. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression.
M.U.G.S
Level 1 Inadequate
Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR>
<BR>
Speech contains a lot of grammatical errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.
Level 2 Developing
Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR>
<BR>
Speech contains grammatical errors that sometimes affect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.
Level 3 Mastered
Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR>
<BR>
Speech contains minimal grammatical errors that do not affect the paper's content.
Level 4 Excels
Mecahincs, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR>
<BR>
Speech contains few or no grammatical errors. Sentence structure and the writers's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.
Organization
Level 1 Inadequate
The speech is poorly organized to the point that the writer's meaning is unclear. Evidence of the five separate paragraphs is missing.
Level 2 Developing
The speech is organized but could be improved. Five separate paragraphs are evident, but transitional words/phrases are missing, and the writer's thoughts are not completely cohesive.
Level 3 Mastered
The writer's speech is organized and needs little improvement. There is evidence of five separate paragraphs, and some transitional words/phrases are present.
Level 4 Excels
The speech is extremely organized, and all five paragraphs are solid. Transitional words and phrases are evident in every (or almost every) paragraph.
Keywords:
Introductory Speech
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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