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Impromptu Speech Rubric 
Impromptu Speech Rubric
Students will choose from the fishbowl, prepare for 4 minutes, and then deliver a two minute speech.
Rubric Code: GX35A2C
By carriebaber
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Usage of Central Idea

Poor

The central idea is not clearly stated, is vague or uses figurative language. The introduction does not grab the listeners attention.
Fair

The central idea is expressed in a complete sentence instead of a question. The speaker grabs the attention of the audience.
Good

The central idea is clearly stated and encapsulates the main points of the speech thoroughly. The speaker uses a story, quote, question or shocking statement to effectively capture the listeners attention.
Vocalics and Interest

Poor

The speaker fails to utilize vocal variations and has poor volume. Rate is either too slow or too rapid. Speaker fails to captivate the audience. Limited use of vocabulary.
Fair

The speaker has good volume and/or lacks in vocal variation. The rate is average. The audience is only marginally engaged. Variety of word meanings.
Good

The speaker has good volume and projection and vocal variation. The speaker talks at an understandable and steady rate of speed. Audience is captivated throughout the speech. Effective use of language and vocabulary.
Content and Transitions

Poor

The speaker fails to address the prompt and/or supplies very minimal details to elaborate on topic. Lacks effective transitions and signpost language throughout the speech
Fair

The speaker addresses the prompt and provides limited supporting details. Details may be redundant or off-topic. Uses repetitive sign post language and transitions.
Good

The speaker demonstrates understanding of the prompt and provides solid supporting details. Effective use of sign post language and chronologically delivers points.
Organization/ Grammar

Poor

The speaker has frequent pauses, "um"s, and/or "like"s in speech. Speech is unorganised. Makes frequent usage mistakes. The speaker uses incorrect subject-verb agreement and pronunciation is not clear.
Fair

The speech flows smoothly and in logical progression with few pauses and/or thinking words. Uses correct sentence structure, grammar, enunciation and pronunciation.
Good

The speaker delivers speech without pauses. The speech content is well organised in logical order. The speaker uses exceptional grammar including subject-verb agreement, pronunciation and verb tense.
Time/ Beginning and Ending

Poor

> 40 seconds or less, Lacking an i
Fair

Between :40 and 50 seconds.
Good

:60 seconds






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