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Informative Speech
Informative Speech
Students will give an informative speech about a topic they must select from our list. They will be assessed on content, and delivery.
Rubric Code:
H99B6X
By
wistuco
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Informative Presentation Grading
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Fair
4 pts
Good
6 pts
Excellent
8 pts
Introduction
Needs Improvement
The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Fair
The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
Good
The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
Excellent
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.
Body
Needs Improvement
The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
Fair
The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear.
Good
The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver their information. Adequate transitions were used.
Excellent
Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose. Smooth transitions were used.
Conclusion
Needs Improvement
The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair
The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion.
Good
The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
Excellent
The speaker summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
Delivery
Voice
Needs Improvement
Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown.
Fair
The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible & inarticulate. Little expression was shown.
Good
The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
Excellent
Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.
Eye Contact
Needs Improvement
The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
Fair
The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Good
The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Excellent
The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Body Language
Needs Improvement
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.
Fair
The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Good
The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
Excellent
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.
Time
Time Limit 2:45--3:15
Needs Improvement
Speech Length
Minus 10 points for every 30 seconds under the time limit.
Fair
Good
Minus 10 points for every 30 seconds above the time limit.
Excellent
Between 2:45--3:15
zero deductions
Keywords:
informative speech, presentation
Subjects:
Communication
(General)
Types:
Presentation
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