iRubric: Impromptu Speech rubric

The speaker read directly from note cards, and made no eye contact whatsoever with the audience.

The speaker primarily read from the note card, and made few attempts at eye contact with the audience. The speaker's body may have also been turned away from a portion of the audience.

The speaker used the note card often, but also made intentional, occasional eye contact with some members of the class. The speaker's body was occasionally turned away from part of the class, which impeded eye contact with those classmates.

The speaker referenced the note card as needed, and made eye contact with most of the students in the room. The speaker made efforts to correct body positioning to connect with each side of the classroom.

The speaker referenced the note card as needed, but make intentional and repeated eye contact/connection with each person in the classroom while delivering the presentation.

The speaker fidgeting excessively. Exhibited several distracting mannerisms (swaying, crossing legs,crossing arms, kicking feet about, waving the note card in the air, clutching note card to the chest, played with hair, randomly flapping arms, etc). Paced awkwardly about and seemed uncomfortable and ill at ease.

The speaker exhibited a small amount of fidgeting and exhibited a few distracting gestures (swaying, crossing legs,crossing arms, kicking feet about, waving the note card in the air, clutching note card to the chest, played with hair, randomly flapping arms, etc). The speaker seemed nervous and physically tense.

The speaker avoided most fidgeting, and only seemed tense occasionally. The speaker avoided "blocking" the audience with crossed legs/crossed arms. If speaker lost train of thought, speaker was able to recover with poise and move forward with the speech.

The speaker immediately corrected any fidgeting if/when it began. The speaker kept/held note card by side and only raised the card to consult notes. Gestures seemed natural and the speaker visually appeared relaxed and confident.

The speaker stood with poise and confidence, moving only with purpose and intention. The speaker all avoided nervous mannerisms. Gestures were natural and spontaneous. The speaker physically connected with the audience in a conversational fashion that made each person feel comfortable.

Speaker did not provide an opening statement relevant to the topic. At best, the speaker may have merely stated their name and title of topic. The speaker did not preview the three main ideas to be discussed.

The speaker began the speech with an opening statement relevant to the topic, and previewed one main point/or at least stated the topic to be discussed.

The speaker began by previewing the three main ideas, but missed an opening statement relevant to the topic.

The speaker provided an opening statement relevant to the topic, and previewed two main points.

The speaker provided an opening statement relevant to the topic, and correctly and fully previewed the speech's three main points.

The main ideas were short, missed supporting materials, lacked explanatory details.

Some supporting materials appeared under each main point, but were insufficient, irrelevant, and/or poorly developed.

Each main point was supported by a few specific supporting materials, although more detail/explanation was needed.

Each main point was adequately supported with appropriate statistics, examples, testimonies, etc.

All information was clear, concise and conversational. Each main point was supported by a statistic, a personal example, or an example(s) from movies, TV shows, cultural events, personal testimony/experiences from others, etc. Each supporting material directly related to that made idea, and served to make the speech clear and comprehensive to the audience.