iRubric: Speech rubric

ATTENTION STEP:
Excellent attention-getter, WIIFM/Related to audience, credibility established, gave very brief introduction of topic, and stated claim, (i.e. point you'll be trying to prove)previewed the main points. Clearly stated the relevance of topic to audience needs and interests.

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech. Claim wasn't clearly expressed. Relevance of topic to audience needs and interests was somewhat apparent.

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

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

Presents sound arguments to support major claim. Arguments are supported with sufficient, relevant and valid evidence. Reasoning is free of fallacies.Addressed oppositional arguments in a fair and persuasive manner.

Some arguments are sufficiently supported but some unsupported assertions are also present. Minor reasoning present. Oppositional argument somewhat addressed. Most sources are credible and cited aloud.

Arguments lack some relevant and solid evidence. Credibility of sources and/or information is questionable. Many fallacies are present in the reasoning. Oppositional arguments not present or not very apparent. Less than two sources are credible and/or cited aloud.

Arguments lack relevant and valid evidence. Information is incorrect and/or outdated. Many fallacies are present in the reasoning. Sources either aren't credible or not cited in presentation.

Natural variation of vocal characteristics (pace, pitch, power, pauses, articulation) in Standard English to heighten interest and match message appropriately. Few, if any, verbal fillers.

Some limited variation of vocal characteristics. Use of pace, pitch, power and pauses seemed inconsistent at times. Some verbal fillers.

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points were inaudible and/or inarticulate. Little pitch variation. Pacing was too slow/fast. Verbal fillers were noticable and frequent.

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to monotone or inappropriate variation of vocal characteristics. Inconsistent with verbal message. Excessive fluency errors interfered with message comprehension. Excessive use of vocalized fillers.

Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic. Expressive, dynamic, and natural use of gestures, posture and facial expressions to reinforce and enhance meaning. Body language reflects comfort interacting with audience. The speaker maintained good posture.

Facial expressions were comfortable.
Gestures were fine--though were limited. Increase use of gestures to reinforce verbal message.

Facial expressions seemed forced or absent. Stiff or unnatural use of nonverbal behaviors. Body language reflects some discomfort interacting with audience. Limited use of gestures to reinforce verbal message.

The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm or comfortableness with the speech. Some gestures were a bit distracting.Body language reflects a reluctance to interact with audience. Use of self-adaptive, repetitive or nervous behaviors.

kept within required time frame

15-30 seconds over required time or less than the required time.

31-1:00 over required time or less than the required time

1:00-3:00 over required time or less than the required time.