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Biography Speech 
Demonstration/"How-To" Speech
In this speech, you will be allowed to (with my approval) pick any famous person, alive or dead, who you think is or has been important to the world. You must pick someone famous enough to find information on. You may select a favorite athlete, actor, singer, political figure, or any other person who inspires you.
Rubric Code: J3W586
By camr00n81
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Your Score

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h

Poor

Lack of organization, no regard for directions, does not entertain or inform, far shorter than 5 minutes.
Fair

Requirements are not followed, speech duration is too short, skill is not sufficiently introduced, lack of organization, poor preparation.
Good

Almost all requirements are met, speech is at least 3 minutes, and sufficiently introduces partner.
Excellent

Has all requirements: basic bio information, an explanation on why you chose the person, and how you can follow their example with an interesting intro and conclusion.
Your Score
Presentation Skills
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Your Score

(N/A)

x

Poor

No eye contact, very little knowledge of subject, very poor body language and tone. Student mumbles making it hard for students in the back of class to hear.
Fair

Eye contact is limited. Not much interaction with the audience, fidgety, voice is inaudible, stumbling is distracting, repetitive and hard to follow.
Good

Students maintain eye contact most of the time, solid body language, somewhat natural gestures, minor shaky tone, occassional stumbling over words.
Excellent

Maintains eye contact while using positive and confident body language, natural gestures, relaxed tone and student is comfortable and confident with the subject matter.
Your Score
Outline Quality
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Your Score

(N/A)

x

Poor

Outline has a non recognizable format, very disorganized, does not include full sentences, and is very hard to follow.
Outline shows very little time or effort in construction.
Fair

Outline does not adhere to directions, is not long enough, does not show good organization. Not very entertaining or informative, sounds too much like a script.
Good

Outline is close to proper format, includes a somewhat logical progression, and mostly contains full sentences in most lines. Outline is a good summary of the speech.
Excellent

Outline format is followed exactly, is well organized, has all requirements, and has full sentences in every line. Progresses and same order as the points in the speech.
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