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Impromptu Speeches 
Impromptu Speeches
Rubric Code: XX9336A
By ninahamdan
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

100 pts

Good

90 pts

Fair

77 pts

Needs Improvement

0 pts

Introduction
10 %

Excellent

The speaker grabbed the audience's attention and gave a reason to listen. The topic of the speech was clear.
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, but it could be stronger. The speech topic is mainly clear.
Fair

The speaker stated the topic of the speech, but made little attempt to grab the audience's attention.
Needs Improvement

The speaker failed to introduce the speech. Or, the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Speech Body
20 %

Describing and explaining the quote
Excellent

The body of the speech is interesting and engaging. The speaker fully explained the quote by using specific details, facts, and examples. A personal story was included.
Good

The body of the speech is interesting, but not very engaging. The speaker explained and described the quote using some specific details, facts, and examples. A personal story was included.
Fair

The speaker attempted to explain or to describe the quote, but did not include enough supporting details and/or a personal story.
Needs Improvement

The speaker talked about the quote but did not explain or describe it sufficiently. No personal stories included.
Conclusion
10 %

Excellent

The speaker emphasized the main points and drew the speech to a close with an effective memorable statement.
Good

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points and ended the speech with a closing statement.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech in a weak or uninteresting manner and/or did not have a closing statement.
Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without an effective conclusion.
Organization
10 %

Excellent

Logical, coherent organization helped convey the speaker's message clearly. It was easy to follow & to understand.
Good

The speaker used logical order to deliver his or her information. Minor errors present.
Fair

The speaker attempted to use an organizational pattern, but the speech was difficult at times to understand.
Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization.
Vocal Quality
15 %

Rate, pitch, volume, articulation & pronunciation
Excellent

The speaker's voice was loud enough to hear easily and was conversational, pleasant and powerful which helped engage the audience. The speaker varied rate, pitch & volume to enhance the speech. Articulation & pronunciation were clear and there was no verbal clutter.
Good

The speaker's voice was somewhat conversational & powerful and loud enough. the speaker varied rate, pitch OR volume. Articulation & pronunciation were clear most of the time, and there was little verbal clutter.
Fair

The speaker's attempt at being conversational, pleasant & powerful was inconsistent; however, the speaker could be heard most of the time. The speaker attempted to use some vocal variety. Articulation & pronunciation were not always clear and/or there was too much verbal clutter.
Needs Improvement

The speaker did not speak clearly and/or loudly enough. There was no variety in rate, pitch or volume, and there was too much verbal clutter.
Eye Contact
10 %

Excellent

Eye contact was used during the introduction & conclusion, and the speaker looked at all of the audience more than 75% of the time.
Good

Eye contact was used during the introduction or conclusion. The speaker looked at much of the audience more than 50% but less than 75% of the time.
Fair

The speaker attempted to use eye contact more than 25% of the time.
Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom or never looked at the audience.
Body Language
15 %

Excellent

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements and gestures were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. No distracting gestures or movements.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Some gestures were used effectively.
Fair

The speaker attempted some gestures but they were not always effective. The speaker did not maintain good posture and/or had some distracting movements or gestures.
Needs Improvement

The speaker's posture indicated a lack of enthusiasm with the speech. The speaker did not have gestures and/or movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Time Limit
10 %

Excellent

Met time
Good

+/- 1 to 10 seconds
Fair

+/- 11 to 20 seconds
Needs Improvement

+/- 20+seconds



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