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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: UX9337W
By ninahamdan
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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

DK, p 198-203
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

DK, Central Idea, p 60-65
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

DK, p 188
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

DK, p 160-163
Model Speaker

Complete transition between main points creates effective flow.
Spokesperson

Clear, complete transition between main points.
Average Speaker

Complete but awkward transition between main points.
Fledgling Speaker

Transition missing an element.
Lax Speaker

Transition is missing.
Conclusion Review

DK, p 206-211
Model Speaker

Reviews Thesis and main points of speech in a memorable and effective way that provides an effective flow leading to the Moral and WOW Statement.
Spokesperson

Reviews Thesis and main points of speech in a clear way that provides an effective flow leading to the Moral and WOW Statement.
Average Speaker

Reviews Thesis and main points clearly.
Fledgling Speaker

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

Review of thesis and main points missing.
Moral & WOW Statement

DK, 206-211
Model Speaker

Moral and WOW statement are compelling and memorable.
Spokesperson

Moral and WOW statement are clear and complete.
Average Speaker

Moral and WOW statement are complete but lack a sense of closure.
Fledgling Speaker

Speech ends abruptly, may be missing elements of Moral and WOW statement.
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...
Volume variation

DK, p 239-241
Model Speaker

Volume easily heard throughout the audience; adds interest, passion.
Spokesperson

Volume easily heard throughout audience.
Average Speaker

Volume is occasionally too loud or too soft.
Fledgling Speaker

Volume is consistently too loud.
Lax Speaker

Volume is consistently too soft.
Rate Variation

DK p. 239-241
Model Speaker

Rate variation is effective and clear; adds power, drama, empathy, suspense.
Spokesperson

Rate is understandable and appropriate throughout the speech.
Average Speaker

Rate is occasionally too fast or too slow. A few words garbled.
Fledgling Speaker

Rate is consistently too fast.
Lax Speaker

Rate is consistently too slow.
Pitch Variation

DK p. 238-241
Model Speaker

Pitch variation is effective and dynamic; adds interest and focus.
Spokesperson

Pitch variation is effective and appropriate throughout the speech.
Average Speaker

Pitch variation is effective much of the time but there are times when you become monotone or directionless.
Fledgling Speaker

Pitch variation is largely ineffective. You show a lack of focus on connecting with the audience. Though much of the speech you sound monotone and/or directionless.
Lax Speaker

You show a lack of focus on connecting with the audience. Throughout the speech you sound monotone and/or directionless.
Vocal Fillers

DK, p 240
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

DK, Chapter 8, p 242
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

DK, p 245
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

DK, p 246
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

DK, p 246-247
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.
Speaking outline

1 card
Model Speaker

Follows speaking outline without drawing attention to notes. Builds a strong connection with the audience.
Spokesperson

Follows speaking outline without drawing attention to notes. Builds a connection with the audience.
Average Speaker

Follows speaking outline while only occasionally drawing attention to notes. Works to connect with audience.
Fledgling Speaker

Got lost in the outline but was able to connect at times, though awkwardly, with the audience.
Lax Speaker

Seemed to get lost in the speaking outline and or followed no obvious structure.
Time

2-3 min
Model Speaker

5
Spokesperson
Average Speaker
Fledgling Speaker
Lax Speaker

O



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