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Impromptu Rubric 
Impromptu Rubric
Rubric for assessment of impromptu speeches (with references to the DK Guide to Public Speaking)
Rubric Code: RXX834X
By DrJDeTore
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Model Speaker

5 pts

Spokesperson

4.5 pts

Average Speaker

3.5 pts

Fledgling Speaker

2 pts

Lax Speaker

0 pts

Attention Getter

Model Speaker

Device grabs attention of audience. It's creative, imaginative and thoughtful.
Spokesperson

Attention device has audience watching and thinking though the device isn't very creative.
Average Speaker

Audience is listening with some attention.
Fledgling Speaker

Attention device is unrelated to the topic.
Lax Speaker

Attention device is missing.
Thesis and Preview

Model Speaker

Thesis clearly revealed and well structured for speech as well as audience. Previews body of speech in a memorable and effective way.
Spokesperson

Thesis stated and appropriate for the speech as well as audience. Previews body so audience knows main points in brevity.
Average Speaker

Thesis needs strength or structure. Audience is somewhat considered. Preview incomplete.
Fledgling Speaker

Thesis missing OR Preview missing.
Lax Speaker

Thesis inappropriate or missing AND Forecast is missing or indistinguishable.
Main Points

Model Speaker

Main points are effective and strongly support thesis.
Spokesperson

Main points are separate and support thesis.
Average Speaker

Some main points overlap or are redundant.
Fledgling Speaker

Some main points are unclear.
Lax Speaker

Some main points are missing.
Transition & Sign posts

Model Speaker

Complete transition & sign posts used between main points creates effective flow.
Spokesperson

Clear, complete transition between main points with sign posts.
Average Speaker

Complete but awkward transition between main points, some sign posts
Fledgling Speaker

Transition missing an element, some sign posts
Lax Speaker

Transition is missing. No sign posts used.
Conclusion Review w/Sign post

Model Speaker

Signals conclusion and reviews thesis and main points of speech in a memorable and effective way that provides an effective flow leading to the clincher.
Spokesperson

Signals conclusion and reviews thesis and main points of speech in a clear way that provides an effective flow leading to the clincher.
Average Speaker

Signals conclusion and Reviews Thesis and main points clearly.
Fledgling Speaker

Reviews thesis or main points OR the reviews were awkward and hard to follow. Forgets to signal end.
Lax Speaker

Review of thesis and main points missing. Forgets to signal end.
Clincher

Model Speaker

Clincher is compelling and memorable.
Spokesperson

Clincher is clear and complete.
Average Speaker

Clincher is complete but lack a sense of closure.
Fledgling Speaker

Speech ends abruptly, may be missing elements of clincher.
Lax Speaker

Conclusion missing. Audience didn't know when to clap OR the speaker ended with "That's it", "I'm done", "the end", etc...
Vocal Variety

Model Speaker

Volume, rate and pitch are varied and add interest, drama, empathy, and dynamism.
Spokesperson

Volume, rate, and pitch are varied and add interest and a sense of drama.
Average Speaker

Volume, rate, and pitch are not varied enough, loud enough, or rate maybe too fast or slow.
Fledgling Speaker

Volume, rate, and pitch do not work to provide any sense of drama or dynamism and may work against the speaker's point.
Lax Speaker

Monotone, too loud or soft, rate is too fast or slow.
Vocal Fillers

Model Speaker

Conversational style flows easily; you engage the audience without distracting with vocal fillers.
Spokesperson

Only a few vocal fillers that do not distract from the fluency of the message.
Average Speaker

The vocal fillers begin to interrupt the flow of your speech. This disrupts audience attention.
Fledgling Speaker

The consistent vocal fillers interrupt the flow of your speech and force the audience to work to follow the message.
Lax Speaker

Nearly impossible to follow the flow of the speech due to the constant interruptions caused by vocal fillers.
Language

Model Speaker

Language is vivid, enhances clarity; grammar/ pronunciation correct.
Spokesperson

Language is understandable with a few grammar/pronunciation errors.
Average Speaker

Language is plain, uninteresting; several grammar/pronunciation errors.
Fledgling Speaker

Language has many grammar/pronunciation errors.
Lax Speaker

Language is offensive/marginalizing.
Eye Contact

Model Speaker

Effectively, consistently engages audience with friendly, comfortable and compelling eye contact, speaking to one person per thought or phrase.
Spokesperson

Consistently engages audience with eye contact, speaking to one person per thought or phrase.
Average Speaker

Attempts to establish eye contact but engages in 1-2 of the ineffective behaviors described on the bottom of DK, page 145.
Fledgling Speaker

The intimacy of direct eye contact seems too scary. The eyes slide away from audience members constantly.
Lax Speaker

Rarely looks at audience. The audience feels left out and bored.
Facial Expressions

Model Speaker

Facial expressions enhance the message and are consistent with the intent of the message for the entire presentation.
Spokesperson

Facial expressions are consistent with the intent of the message throughout most of the presentation.
Average Speaker

Facial expressions are somewhat consistent with the intent of the message.
Fledgling Speaker

Facial expressions are stoic, plain or the speaker seems bored.
Lax Speaker

Facial expressions do not match the intended message and create confusion or misplace audience focus.
Body Movement and Gestures

Model Speaker

Natural use of body movement and gestures reinforce speech throughout presentation.
Spokesperson

Body movement and gestures appropriate but infrequent.
Average Speaker

Attempts to use body movement and gestures. Appears uncomfortable.
Fledgling Speaker

Body movement and gestures appear robotic or distracting.
Lax Speaker

No attempt made to use body movement or gestures to enhance message.



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