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Impromptu Speech 
Impromptu Speech
Students will draw a topic from a piles of topics. They will have 7 minutes to prepare and then deliver a two minute impromptu speech.
Rubric Code: FX77W8B
By gkrivak
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

3.6 pts

Good

3.2 pts

Fair

2.8 pts

Poor

2.4 pts

Speaking Quality

Excellent

Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience and elocution was immaculate. Emotional connection made through voice.
Good

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

Occasionally read from the paper, but spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.
Poor

Read directly from paper, could not clearly understand the words, talked too quickly or too slowly, tone of voice was innappappropriate for the setting.
Nonverbal/Time limits

Excellent

Made excellent and even eye contact with the audience without fidgeting. Expressions were natural and exciting.
3-4 minutes
Good

Made eye contact, did not fidget, and showed expressions while speaking. Less than 2:30 or more than 4:30
Fair

Some eye contact, and a small amount of fidgeting. No facial expressions or some distracting gestures. Less than 2 minutes or more than 5.
Poor

Minimal eye contact, fidgeting excessively. No facial expressions or many distracting gestures. less than 1 minute or more than 6 minutes.
Topic

Excellent

The speaker correctly responded to the question asked and showed creativity. The speech was interesting and compelling to the audience.
Good

The speaker correctly responded to the question asked and showed some creativity.
Fair

Though the speaker correctly responded to the question asked, it was not handled in an intereting or creative way.
Poor

Speaker misinterpreted the question asked.
Organization

Excellent

Contains introduction, three main areas of focus, a conclusion, and excellent thesis statement.
Good

Contains introduction, at least two areas of focus, semi-clear and consistent; average thesis statement
Fair

Missing either outline, an area of focus, or has weak thesis statement.
Poor

Missing significant areas of focus, lacking thesis statement and/or conclusion. Information is irrelevant to the topic.
Content

Excellent

All information was clear, concise and conversational with an excellent theme and hook line.
Good

All information was supported with specific details and reasons.
Fair

All pieces of information were present, but lacking specific detail. Reasons were insufficient in number anddetail.
Poor

The speech was short and missing pieces of information or lacking detail. Reasons were unclear or absent.



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