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Impromptu Speech 
Impromptu Speech
Students will be given a topic to perform an impromptu speech.
Rubric Code: PX77C5C
By kkovarik
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Impromptu Speech
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Delivery
Speaking Quality
4 pts

Poor

Read directly from paper, could not clearly understand the words, talked too quickly or too slowly, tone of voice was innappappropriate for the setting.
Fair

Occasionally read from the paper, but spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.
Good

Nice voice quality and speed, made connections with the audience, and spoke very clearly.
Excellent

Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience and elocution was immaculate. Emotional connection made through voice.
Nonverbal
4 pts

Poor

Minimal eye contact, fidgeting excessively. No facial expressions or many distracting gestures.
Fair

Some eye contact, and a small amount of fidgeting. No facial expressions or some distracting gestures.
Good

Made eye contact, did not fidget, and showed expressions while speaking.
Excellent

Made excellent and even eye contact with the audience without fidgeting. Expressions were natural and exciting.
Adhere to Time Limit
4 pts

Poor

Less than 1 minute or over 31 +
Fair

Between 1 minute and 1:30 or over between 11-30 seconds
Good

Between 1:30 and 1:55<BR>
or over between 6-10 seconds
Excellent

Between 1:56-2:05
Content
Topic
4 pts

Responding to the question asked
Poor

Speaker misinterpreted the question asked.
Fair

Though the speaker correctly responded to the question asked, it was not handled in an intereting or creative way.
Good

The speaker correctly responded to the question asked and showed some creativity.
Excellent

The speaker not only correctly responded to the question asked, but also showed creativity. The speech was interesting and compelling to both the speaker and the audience.
Organization
4 pts

Introduction, body, and conclusion
Poor

Missing 2-3 parts, or containing irrelevant information.
Fair

Missing 1 of the outline, somewhat clear or consise.
Good

Had all three parts, semi-clear and consistent; average thesis statement
Excellent

Had all three parts, clear and consise, excellent thesis statement
Content
5 pts

Examples and supporting details
Poor

The speech was short and missing pieces of information or lacking detail. Reasons were unclear or absent.
Fair

All pieces of information were present, but lacking specific detail. Reasons were insufficient in number and with few supporting detail.
Good

All information was supported with specific details and reasons.
Excellent

All information was clear, concise and conversational with an excellent theme and hook line.



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