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Problem - Solution Speech Exemplification Essay Rubric (Speech) Guidelines for scoring a problem - solution speech Rubric Code: TX8X783 By tjenkins1983 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Exemplification Essay Enter rubric description
	Below Expectations 1 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Developing 3 pts	Meets Expectations 4 pts
Thesis 1 pts What is the major problem that exists in race, gender, and religion? How do you know this is the overall problem?	Below Expectations Thesis is unclear, poorly placed	Needs Improvement Thesis is present but is too broad for the essay topic.	Developing Thesis is present and clearly stated but does not convey a level of controversy and/or original thought.	Meets Expectations Thesis is clear & extremely and well stated . There is some level of controversy and/ or original thought present
Addressing the Problem 1 pts	Below Expectations Does not discuss Race, Religion AND Gender evenly one or more categories missing Problem either not stated or hard to figure out. None of the sources are specifically referenced Personal Experiences and/or observations are missing	Needs Improvement Does discuss Race, Religion AND Gender evenly; discussions are lopsided. Problem stated is somewhat clear and traceable Some of the sources are specifically referenced for each category. Personal Experiences and/or observations are referenced minimally	Developing Mostly discusses Race, Religion AND Gender evenly Problem stated is clear and traceable for the most part Most of the sources are specifically referenced for each category. Personal Experiences and/or observations are also referenced in most categories	Meets Expectations Evenly discusses Race, Religion AND Gender Problem stated is clear and traceable Each of the sources are specifically referenced for each category. Personal Experiences and/or observations are also referenced in each category
Proposed Solution 1 pts	Below Expectations Solution is not realistic Strategy for performing solution is unclear and nearly impossible to implement changes to race, gender and religion are not illustrated or missing benefits to race, gender, or religion are missing Solution cannot be executed by your specific audience	Needs Improvement Solution is somewhat realistic Strategy for performing solution is somewhat clear and moderately possible to implement, changes to race, gender and religion are illustrated unevenly benefits to race, gender, and religion are state unevenly Solution can somewhat executed by your specific audience	Developing Solution is realistic for the most part Strategy for performing solution is mostly clear and possible to implement, however not perfect Specific changes to race, gender and religion are illustrated Specific benefits to race, gender, and religion are stated. Solution can be reasonably executed by your specific audience for the most part.	Meets Expectations Solution is realistic Strategy for performing solution is clearly stated and possible to implement Specific changes to race, gender and religion are clearly illustrated Specific benefits to race, gender, and religion are clearly stated. Solution can be reasonably executed by your specific audience.
Word Choice 1 pts Does writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay.	Below Expectations Word choice is inappropriate to the essay. Words are grossly repetitive or elementary in nature. Word choice completely compromises the academic tone of the essay.	Needs Improvement Word choice is fairly acceptable while some word choices are repetitive and elementary, they do not devalue the academic tone of the essay.	Developing Word choice is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.	Meets Expectations Word choice is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer.
Speech Length 1 pts Does the speech lasts within the required time frame	Below Expectations Speech is less than 5 minutes long OR exceeds the 10 minute max by more than 30 seconds.	Needs Improvement Speech lasts between 5-6 minutes	Developing Speech lasts between 7-9 minutes	Meets Expectations Speech lasts the entire 10 minutes
Awareness of Audience 1 pts Does the content and the language match the intended audience?	Below Expectations Speaker makes little to no effort to connect to audience. It is hard to tell exactly who the targeted audience is	Needs Improvement Speaker somewhat makes an effort to connect to audience. While vague mention is made of audience, the viewer can still tell who the intended audience is	Developing Speaker adequately connects to the audience. Intended audience is clear via word choice and tone	Meets Expectations Speaker is ultra aware of the audience Intended audience is clear via word choice, types of examples AND through use of references that are specific to the audience.
Stage Presence 1 pts	Below Expectations Minor execution of - Enunciation - Pronunciation - Volume - Gestures - Eye Contact	Needs Improvement Somewhat flawed execution of - Enunciation - Pronunciation - Volume - Gestures - Eye Contact	Developing Passable execution of - Enunciation - Pronunciation - Volume - Gestures - Eye Contact	Meets Expectations Perfect or Near perfect execution of - Enunciation - Pronunciation - Volume - Gestures - Eye Contact

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