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Speech to Inspire
Speech to Inform II
Students will plan and compose a speech in which their performance will be evaluated in terms of specific standards set in class, including the clarity and completeness of your speech and the quality of your presentation in explaining your topic matter and motivating the audience. Non-verbal communication is highlighted. Students will have 2 to 5 minutes to deliver the speech.
Rubric Code:
KXBBC2W
By
TeacherJanine
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Subject:
English
Type:
Quiz
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Speech to Inform
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Introduction
Excellent
Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the main idea and major points to be discussed.
Good
Introduction orients the audience to topic and theme, but is not engaging. The audience has an idea of what is to follow.
Fair
Introduction establishes the topic or the theme but not both. Not attention-getting.
Poor
Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable thesis or idea of the major points to be discussed.
Content
Excellent
Demontrates complete understanding of topic and uses effective transitions. Support material displays original, relevant, and logical thought. Word choice is excellently used to inspire and motivate the audience.
Good
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Generally effective transitions but support material lacks in originality, relevancy and/or thought.Word choice is used well to inspire and motivate the audience.
Fair
Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth,
development, or complete understanding. Word choice contributes to the inspirational/motivational factor.
Poor
Little or no grasp of the information. Support material may be inaccurate, inappropriate, and/or too general. Word choice partly contributes to the inspirational/motivational factor.
Conclusion
Excellent
Completely demonstrates through summary how all the major points were addressed. Creative connection back to the introduction. Thesis statement restated.
Good
Effectively demonstrates how the speech has addressed the thesis and main points but does not include a creative method of remembrance for the audience.
Fair
Provides some type of summary, but does not elaborate on the thesis or major points.
Poor
Speech concludes without a summary and/or restatement of thesis or main points. The speech seems to stop or the speaker uses some variation of "That's about it."
Organization
Excellent
Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Good
Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Fair
Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Poor
There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Vocal Delivery
Excellent
Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiatic about topic.
Good
Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Fair
Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Poor
Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.<BR>
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Elocution
Excellent
Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, and articulation. There are no vocalized pauses.
Good
Speaker has good command of the language, but there are errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are one to five vocalized pauses.
Fair
Speaker has a mediocre command of the language with frequent errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are five to ten vocalized pauses.
Poor
Speaker has poor command of the language. Many words are used incorrectly. There are more than ten vocalized pauses.
Eye Contact & Body Language
Excellent
Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience. Excellent posture with no swaying. Gestures are smooth and appropriate. There is no fidgeting. The speaker appears completely at ease.
Good
Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest. Speaker usually maintains good posture, but may sway or lean on the podium. There is a small amount of fidgeting, but the speaker appears mostly at ease. There are a few gestures.
Fair
Speaker makes little eye contact with the audience. Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There was very little gesturing and/or movement.
Poor
Speaker rarely looks at the audience, if not at all. Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There is no gesturing and/or movement. Tension and nervousness are obvious and the speaker has difficulty recovering from mistakes.
Speech (Written)
Content
Excellent
Excellent main idea with complete supporting details. The speech adheres to the given theme. It uses language creatively to inspire or motivate the audience.
Good
Clear main idea with supporting details. The speech adheres to the given theme.
Fair
There is a main idea with a few supporting details. The speech partly adheres to the given theme.
Poor
The main idea is unclear with a few supporting details. The speech partly departs from the given theme.
Organisation
Excellent
The piece is well developed, organised, and works with a cohesive structure.
Good
The piece is organised and works with a clear structure.
Fair
The piece is organised and works with a structure.
Poor
The piece is lacking in organisation and structure
Conventions
Excellent
The piece has a few grammatical errors. The piece adheres to all of the instructor's instructions.
Good
The piece has a few grammatical and structural errors. The piece adheres to all of the instructor's instructions.
Fair
The piece has a several grammatical and structural errors. The piece adheres to some of the instructor's instructions.
Poor
The piece is full of grammatical and structural errors. The piece does not adhere to the instructor's instructions.
Keywords:
Speech to Inform
Subjects:
Communication
English
Types:
Exam
Presentation
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