iRubric: A Meaningful Object Speech rubric

The speaker failed to introduce the speech. Or, the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.

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

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.

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion.

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

The speaker quickly summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!

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

The speaker could be heard most of the time, but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.

The speaker spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.

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.

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

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

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.

No visual aids were used.

Visual aids were not used effectively to help the speaker convey his or her main ideas.

Visual aids were used during the speech to help the speaker convey his or her ideas.

Visual aids were used effectively throughout the speech to enhance the speaker's main points and help the audience uderstand the content of the speech.