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Speech Grading Rubric S-121 Online Classes

Speech Grading Rubric (School 6030)

Rubric Code: AXXW7WA

By lglancy

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Subject: Communication

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Organization
	Superior 4 pts	Satisfactory 3 pts	Below Satisfactory 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts
Introduction 4 pts Intro gains attention, states central idea/purpose, speaker credibility/relation to audience, and previews body of speech	Superior The Introduction has a well thought out creative attention-getter and clearly states the central idea. The speaker establishes credibility and relates to audience. The speaker provides a clear thesis statement previewing his/her three main points.	Satisfactory The Introduction has an attention getter and the central idea is provided. The speaker establishes some credibility, but the audience may not have a clear idea about what to expect.	Below Satisfactory The Introduction includes a central idea, but the introduction is not well organized. The audience may not have a clear idea about what to expect.	Unsatisfactory No presentation topic is provided, and the audience does not have a clear idea about what to expect.
Speech body 4 pts Contains 3 distinct topic divisions (3 coordinate points and appropriate subpoints) and use of transitions before main points	Superior The three main points are well-organized and match the CIS in the introduction, with appropriate sub-points that enhance the main points. Speaker uses clear transitions throughout the speech.	Satisfactory The three main points are organized, matching the CIS in the introduction. The sub-points are relevant to the main points. Speaker uses transitions to move from one point to next.	Below Satisfactory The three main points provided do not match the CIS in the introduction. Subpoints do not adequately support main points. Speakers uses transitions occasionally.	Unsatisfactory The three main points are not clearly defined. Subpoints do not support main points. Speaker neglects to use clear transitions.
Conclusion 4 pts Conclusions starts with a concluding transition (summarizing body). Review of main ideas of speech (CIS). Lasting impression. Thank you to the audience.	Superior Conclusion is preceded by a clearly defined transition, and smoothly reviews the three main ideas of the speech. Speaker provides a lasting impression to conclude the speech that ties back to the introduction. Speaker offers thanks to audience for listening.	Satisfactory Conclusion is preceded by a transition, and reviews the three main ideas of the speech. Speaker may end with some concluding remarks which may not necessarily tie back to the introduction.	Below Satisfactory Conclusion is not accompanied by a summary transition. Speaker may refer to three main ideas, but is rushed. Concluding remarks are not very memorable and may not tie back to the introduction.	Unsatisfactory Speaker does not provide a transition into the conclusion, does not review the three main ideas, does not leave a lasting impression, and neglects to thank the audience for listening.
Content
	Satisfactory 2 pts	Below Satisfactory 1 pts	Unsatisfactory 0 pts	Enter Title (N/A)
Oral Forms of Support 2 pts Speaker uses required number of forms of support (statistics, examples, quotes, etc.) and ethically cites credible research sources	Satisfactory Speaker sub-points enhance the main points through description, definition, organized narratives, or vivid imagery.	Below Satisfactory Speaker sub-points do not adequately enhance main points through description, organized narratives, or vivid imagery.	Unsatisfactory	Enter Title
Audience Analysis 2 pts Speaker considers and makes their ideas relevant through audience analysis, adaptation, and multicultural perspectives.	Satisfactory Speaker's speech content is presented so that it may be well-understood by diverse audience members.	Below Satisfactory Speaker's content does not take into consideration all audience members, and may not be relevant.	Unsatisfactory	Enter Title
Delivery
	Satisfactory 2 pts	Below Satisfactory 1 pts	Unsatisfactory 0 pts	Enter Title (N/A)
Vocal Variety 2 pts Conversational/Extemporaneous, Proper grammar, and word usage.	Satisfactory Speaker creates an emotional connection to the audience by his/her conversational tone, proper grammar and creative word usage.	Below Satisfactory Speaker does not apply principles of verbal communication to effectively communicate with his/her audience.	Unsatisfactory	Enter Title
Nonverbal 2 pts Eye contact, appropriate and effective gestures.	Satisfactory Speaker uses nonverbal communication strategies to effectively connect with his/her audience. Eye contact is direct and prolonged. Speaker is not distracted by using notes and other presentational aids.	Below Satisfactory Speaker over-relies on his/her notes, limiting eye contact with the audience. Speaker does not utilize appropriate space in the room to better connect with audience.	Unsatisfactory	Enter Title
Time 0 pts Time between 2:45-4:15.	Satisfactory Speaker stays within the time limitations	Below Satisfactory Speaker is :15 under/over time limit -1	Unsatisfactory Speaker is :30 under/over time limit -2	Enter Title Speaker is more than :30 under/over limit -3

Subjects:

Communication

Types:

Presentation

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