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Informative Speech 
Informative Speech
Students will give an informative speech on a topic of their choice to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: K238C8
By akhartwig
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Informative Speech
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Content
60
Introduction
20 %

Minimum

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

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

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

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
20 %

Minimum

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
Basic

The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear.
Proficient

The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver their information. Adequate transitions were used.
Advanced

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
20 %

Minimum

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Basic

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized or haphazard fashion.
Proficient

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points. However, the conclusion lacked vitality.
Advanced

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!
Delivery
40
Voice
15 %

Minimum

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Timing and pacing distracted from what was being said.
Basic

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Timing and pacing felt awkward or off at times.
Proficient

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. Pacing was adequate.
Advanced

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Pacing was appropriate and enhanced the delivery of the speech
Eye Contact
10 %

Minimum

The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
Basic

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Proficient

The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Advanced

The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Body Language
15 %

Minimum

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.
Basic

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

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

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.



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  • informative speech, presentation

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