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2011 Modern Woodmen Speech Contest 
The United States of America is the birthplace of many great inventions. Select one invention to discuss.
Rubric Code: F56968
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Content

Excellent

The topic is clearly identified and introduced. Student provides information relevant to chosen topic. Student supports their topic with logical reasoning, clear main ideas and factual statements.
Satisfactory

The topic is identified and introduced. Student provides some explanations, ideas and statements to support their topic choice.
Needs Improvement

The topic is not clearly identified nor introduced. Student struggles to provide clear explanations, ideas, or statements why their topic meets the required criteria.
Unsatisfactory

The topic is not specifically identified or is unrelated to the topic criteria. Explanations or ideas are limited or absent to support their topic. Required information is not covered.
Organization

Excellent

Information is presented in a logical and interesting sequence. The audience can easily follow the flow of ideas. It is clear that the student has practiced the presentation prior to class.
Satisfactory

Information is presented in logical sequence. The audience can easily follow the flow of ideas. It is clear that the student has practiced the presentation prior to class.
Needs Improvement

Information is presented out of sequence. The audience has difficulty following the flow of ideas. It is unclear whether the student has practiced the presentation prior to class.
Unsatisfactory

Information is not sequenced or presented in a logical manner. The audience cannot follow the flow of ideas. It is unclear whether the student has practiced the presentation prior to class.
Language

Excellent

Student exercises mastery of word choice and grammar throughout the presentation. Student did not use filler words like "um" or "like".
Satisfactory

Student considers word choice and grammar throughout the presentation. Student only used filler words like "um" and "like" a few times, however the speech was easy to understand.
Needs Improvement

Student may struggle with word choice and grammar throughout the presentation. Student presentation wasn't always understandable.
Unsatisfactory

Student does not consider word choice or grammar throughout the presentation.
Presentation/Delivery

Excellent

Student constantly looks at someone or some groups and rarely looks at notes. Student stands up straight, faces the audience, and does not fidget. Student speaks at the appropriate volume. The student shows interest and enthusiasm in their topic.
Satisfactory

Student occasionally looks at someone or some groups during presentation. Occasionally looks at notes. Student stands up, may face the audience, and does not fidget. Student speaks at the appropriate volume. The student shows some interest and enthusiasm in their topic.
Needs Improvement

Only focuses attention to one particular part of the class and does not scan the audience. Student frequently looks at notes. Student may not stand up straight or face the audience. Student may fidget. Student may have issues with volume. The student may lack either enthusiasm or interest in their topic.
Unsatisfactory

Student does not attempt to look at the audience and reads the notes most of the time. Student does not stand up straight or face the audience. Student fidgets. Student has issues with volume. The student shows little enthusiasm or interest in their topic.
Use of Time

Excellent

Student met time criteria and speech was between three to five minutes in length.
Satisfactory

Student speech was a little long or ran a little short but contained important information.
Needs Improvement

Student speech was too long or too short. Content must be modified.
Unsatisfactory

Student speech was very short and more content needs to be included.




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