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Speech 
Speech to Inform-College Speech
Rubric Code: UX3W5AC
By obrienl
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Good

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Fair

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Introduction

Excellent

Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the thesis and major points to be discussed.
Good

Introduction orients the audience to topic, but is not engaging. The audience understands what is to follow.
Fair

Introduction establishes the topic, but doesn't really grab attention or explain the parts that will be discussed.
Poor

Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable thesis or idea of the major points to be discussed.
Content

Excellent

Demontrates excellent understanding of topic and uses effective transitions. Visual material helps clarify ideas, is original, relevant, and logical.
Good

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Provides the information but it could be more developed and creative. Some parts may be hard to follow.
Fair

Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth,development, or complete understanding.
Poor

Little or no grasp of the information. Support material may be inaccurate, inappropriate, and/or too general.
Organization

Excellent

Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Good

Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Fair

Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Poor

There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Speaker rarely refers to notes. Makes regular eye contact with all members of the audience.
Good

Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience only.
Fair

Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Poor

Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.
Vocal Delivery

Excellent

Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiastic about topic.
Speech lasts approximately three minutes.
Good

Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Speech may be a little shorter than needed to convey clear understanding of topic.
Fair

Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate. Speech is not long enough to show understanding.
Poor

Unclear or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate. Speech is one minute or less.
Visual

Excellent

Visual display helps audience understand the topic very well. Is large enough to see from a distance, clear, neat and obviously makes the speech better.
Good

Visual is present, but some parts are unclear or don't clarify the speech. May be too small to effectively see from a distance, or moves to quickly for audience to grasp.
Fair

Visual is confusing and doesn't help the audience understand the topic. Shown either too small or not clear.
Poor

There are no visuals.



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