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Speech 
Speech to Inform (time)
Students will research, plan, and compose a speech in which their performance will be evaluated in terms of specific standards set in class, including the clarity and completeness of your speech and the quality of your presentation in explaining your topic matter. Non-verbal communication is highlighted. Fluency is evaluated according to their level
Rubric Code: EXAX6B2
By pilysw
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8.5 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

5 pts

Content
3 pts

Excellent

Demontrates complete understanding of topic and uses effective transitions. Support material displays original, relevant, and logical thought.
Good

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Generally effective transitions but support material lacks in originality, relevancy and/or thought.
Fair

Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth,development, or complete understanding.
Poor

Little or no grasp of the information. Support material may be inaccurate, inappro-priate, and/or too general.
Introduction
1 pts

Excellent

Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the topic
Good

Introduction orients the audience to topic, but is not engaging. The audience has an idea of what is to follow.
Fair

Introduction establishes the topic but not both. Not attention-getting.
Poor

Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable idea of the major points to be discussed.
Organization
2 pts

Excellent

Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Good

Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Fair

Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Poor

There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Body Language
2 pts

Excellent

Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiastic about topic
Good

Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest.
Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Fair

Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Poor

Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.
Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Paper 2 pts.
2 pts

Excellent

Paper format: heading, title center, line space, font, size letter, and length of sentences are correct.
Good

Paper format: heading, title center, line space, font, size letter, and length of sentences. Most of these formats are correct.
Fair

Paper format: heading, title center, line space, font, size letter, and length of sentences. Some of these formats are correct.
Poor

Paper format: heading, title center, line space, font, size letter, and length of sentences. Most of these formats are incorrect.



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