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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:
Q42243
By
holly5a
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Subject:
English
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
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Informative Speech
D
(N/A)
C
(N/A)
B
(N/A)
A
(N/A)
Content
Introduction
10 pts
D
The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about. Did not establish credibility.
C
The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points. Did not establish credibility.
B
The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech. Established credibility.
A
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. Establiched credibility.
Body
30 pts
D
The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
C
The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear.
B
The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver their information. Adequate transitions were used.
A
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
10 pts
D
The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
C
The speaker concluded the speech without in a disorganized fashion.
B
The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
A
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
Voice
20 pts
D
Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown.
C
The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.
B
The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
A
Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.
Eye Contact
15 pts
D
The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
C
The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
B
The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
A
The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Body Language
15 pts
D
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.
C
The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
B
The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
A
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.
Audience
1 pts
D
C
B
A
extremely evident
Keywords:
informative speech, presentation
Subjects:
English
Types:
Presentation
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