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Special Occasion Speech
Special Occasion Speech
Students will deliver a speech based on a selected special occasion: Speech will be graded on organization, delivery and time.
Rubric Code:
H8CW22
By
paulonea
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Subject:
English
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Special Occasion Speech
Excellent
10 pts
Good
9 pts
Fair
7 pts
Needs Improvement
5 pts
Introduction
Excellent
The speaker clearly establishes the occasion and purpose of the speech, grabs the audience's attention and makes the audience want to listen.
Good
The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and established the occasion and purpose of the speech.
Fair
The speaker introduced the topic, but did not clearly establish the occasion and/or purpose of the speech. Weak attention getter.
Needs Improvement
The speaker failed to introduce the speech. Or, the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Organization
Excellent
Logical, coherent organization helped convey the speaker's message clearly. It was easy to follow & to understand.
Good
The speaker used a logical order to deliver the information, but may have minor lapses in organization.
Fair
The speaker attempted to use an organizational pattern, but it was not always effective. Speaker rambled at times and/or did not stay on topic.
Needs Improvement
The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization and rambling.
Conclusion
Excellent
The speaker drew the speech to a close with an effective memorable statement.
Good
The speaker adequately concluded the speech and ended the speech with a closing statement.
Fair
The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion and/or did not have a closing statement.
Needs Improvement
The speaker ended the speech abruptly without an effective conclusion.
Vocal Quality: Rate, Pitch & Volume
Excellent
The speaker's voice was loud enough to hear. The speaker varied rate, pitch & volume to enhance the speech. Appropriate pausing was employed and there was no verbal clutter
Good
The speaker spoke loudly and clearly enough to be understood. The speaker varied rate, pitch OR volume to enhance the speech. Pauses were attempted. Some verbal clutter.
Fair
The speaker could be heard most of the time. The speaker attempted to use some variety in vocal quality, but not always successful. A lot of verbal clutter.
Needs Improvement
Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Little variety in rate, pitch or volume. Verbal clutter is distracting.
Eye Contact
Excellent
Eye contact was used during the entire speech with the entire class.
Good
Eye contact was used most of the time with the majority of the class.
Fair
The speaker struggled to make eye contact with the majority of the class during most of the speech.
Needs Improvement
The speaker seldom or never looked at the audience.
Body Language
Excellent
The speaker maintained good posture. Movements & gestures were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech and did not distract.
Good
The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Some gestures were used.
Fair
The speaker did not use gestures or some gestures & movements were distracting.
Needs Improvement
The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm with the speech. Movements were very distracting.
Occasion Preparation
Excellent
The speaker appeared well-prepared, confident and comfortable and maintained the appropriate tone and attitude for the occasion.
Good
The speaker seemed fairly comfortable and confident and some-what prepared. Maintained appropriate tone and attitude for occasion.
Fair
The speaker had some confidence, but nervousness was evident. Lapses in the appropriate tone & attitude for the occasion.
Needs Improvement
The speaker did not seem prepared and/or lacked any confidence. The tone & attitude were not appropriate for the occasion.
Adherence to Time Limit
Excellent
15 minutes
Good
slightly less than 15 minutes
Fair
Between 14 and 14 1/2 minutes.
Needs Improvement
Less than 14 minutes.
Keywords:
informative speech, presentation
Subjects:
English
Types:
Presentation
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