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People Who Changed History Speech 
Historical Figure Speech
Rubric Code: M6BC59
By mrimrie
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Subject: History  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Basic

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Practice and Presentation

Advanced

Speech is memorized and clearly practiced. Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, and articulation. There are no vocalized pauses.
Proficient

Speech is mostly memorized and clearly practiced. Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, and articulation. There are few vocalized pauses.
Basic

Speech is mostly memorized but could use more practice. Speaker has good command of the language, but there are errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are several vocalized pauses.
Below Basic

Speech is not memorized and needs more practice. Speaker struggles with command of the language with frequent errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are many vocalized pauses.
Far Below Basic

Speech is not memorized and needs more practice. Speaker has poor command of the language. Many words are used incorrectly. There are more than ten vocalized pauses.
Content

Advanced

Content is perfectly clear, detailed, and complete including background information, major accomplishments, and the impact the individual had on world history.
Proficient

Content is clear, detailed, and complete including background information, major accomplishments, and the impact the individual had on world history.
Basic

Content is somewhat clear and complete. Some details are lacking in background , major accomplishments, and/or the impact the individual had on world history.
Below Basic

Content is not clear and/or complete. Details are missing from background information, major accomplishments, and/or the impact the individual had on world history.
Far Below Basic

Content is not clear and/or complete. Details are missing from background information, major accomplishments, and the impact the individual had on world history.
Organization

Advanced

Thoughts are clearly organized and developed. Transitions are effectively used to create a smooth transition from point to point. Speech includes hook and conclusion.
Proficient

Thoughts are organized and developed. Transitions are used to create a smooth transition from point to point.Speech includes hook and conclusion.
Basic

Thoughts are mostly organized and developed. Ideas flow somewhat smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Speech includes hook and conclusion.
Below Basic

Thoughts are lacking organization and direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent. Ideas do not flow smoothly. Speech is missing hook and/or conclusion.
Far Below Basic

There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent. Speech is missing hook and conclusion.
Eye Contact

Advanced

Speaker does not refer to notes. Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Proficient

Speaker rarely refers to notes. Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Basic

Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience.
Below Basic

Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Far Below Basic

Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.
Vocal Delivery

Advanced

Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiasm about the topic makes speech very interesting.
Proficient

Very good vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiatic about topic.
Basic

Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Below Basic

Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Far Below Basic

Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Body Language

Advanced

Excellent posture with no swaying. Gestures are smooth and appropriate. There is no fidgeting. The speaker appears completely at ease.
Proficient

Very good posture with no swaying. Gestures are smooth and appropriate. There is no fidgeting. The speaker appears completely at ease.
Basic

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.
Below Basic

Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There was very little gesturing and/or movement.
Far Below Basic

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.
Extra Credit

Advanced

Dressed up nicley or like the famous person.
Proficient
Basic
Below Basic
Far Below Basic



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  • History, education

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