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A Meaningful Object Speech 
A Meaningful Object Speech
Students will give a meaningful object speech to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: C8W395
By lhall85
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Object Speech
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

9 pts

Fair

8 pts

Needs Improvement

5 pts

Introduction
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker had a great attention getter and previewed the main points of the speech. The topic & thesis were clear.
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
Fair

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

The speaker failed to introduce the speech. Or, the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Organization & transitions
10 pts

Excellent

Logical, coherent organization helped convey the speaker's message clearly. It was easy to follow & understand. Smooth transitions were used.
Good

The speaker used logical order to deliver his or her information. Adequate transitions were used.
Fair

The speaker attempted to use an organizational pattern, but there were no transitions, and the speech was difficult at times to understand.
Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization.
Object Details
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker fully explained and described the object by using specific details, facts and examples.
Good

The speaker explained and described the object using some specific details, facts and examples.
Fair

The speaker attempted to explain or describe the object, but did not include enough supporting details.
Needs Improvement

The speaker talked about the object, but did not explain or describe it sufficiently.
Conclusion
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker emphasized the main points and drew the speech to a close with an effective memorable statement.
Good

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points and ended the speech with a closing statement.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion and/or did not have a closing statement.
Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without an effective conclusion.
Vocal Quality: Rate, Pitch & Volume
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker's voice was loud enough to hear easily. The speaker varied rate, pitch & volume to enhance the speech. Appropriate pausing was employed.
Good

The speaker spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker varied rate, pitch OR volume to enhance the speech. Pauses were attempted.
Fair

The speaker could be heard most of the time. The speaker attempted to use some variety in vocal quality, but not always successful.
Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. No variety in rate, pitch or volume.
Articulation/Pronunciation
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker's voice was conversational, pleasant and powerful which helped engage the audience. Articulation & pronunciation were clear and there was no verbal clutter.
Good

The speaker's voice was somewhat conversational & powerful. Articulation & pronunciation were clear most of the time, and there was little verbal clutter.
Fair

The speaker's attempt at being conversational, pleasant & powerful was inconsistent. Articulation & pronunciation were not always clear and/or there was too much verbal clutter.
Needs Improvement

The speaker did not speak clearly and there was too much verbal clutter.
Eye Contact
10 pts

Excellent

Eye contact was used during the introduction & conclusion, and the speaker looked at all of the audience more than 50% of the time.
Good

Eye contact was used during the introduction or conclusion. The speaker looked at much of the audience often, but less than 50% of the time.
Fair

The speaker attempted to use eye contact more than 25% of the time.
Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom or never looked at the audience.
Body Language
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements & gestures were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Some gestures were used. Expressions were comfortable.
Fair

The speaker did not use gestures or some gestures & movement were distracting. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Needs Improvement

The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm with the speech. Movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Preparedness & Polish
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker appeared well-prepared, confident and comfortable which enhanced credibility. The speech seemed polished.
Good

The speaker seemed fairly comfortable and confident, which started to build credibility. A bit more polish needed.
Fair

The speaker had some confidence, but nervousness was evident. More practice needed to build credibility.
Needs Improvement

The speaker did not seem prepared and/or lacked any confidence. The speaker has no credibility and a lot of practice is needed.
Adherence to Time Limit
10 pts

Excellent

1 to 2 minutes
Good

Over or under by less than 10 seconds.
Fair

Over or under by less than 20 seconds.
Needs Improvement

Over or under by more than 30 seconds.



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