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Speech
Speech
Students will research, plan, and compose a speech in which their performance will be evaluated in terms of specific standards set in class, including the clarity and completeness of your speech and the quality of your presentation in explaining your topic matter. Non-verbal communication is highlighted. Students will have 2-3 minutes
Rubric Code:
D22A3B4
By
kchristianson5
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
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Speech to Inform
Exemplary
10 pts
Proficient
7 pts
Approaching
4 pts
Beginning
0 pts
Introduction
Exemplary
Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the topic, theme and major points to be discussed.
Proficient
Introduction orients the audience to topic and theme, and is fairly engaging. The audience has an idea of what is to follow.
Approaching
Introduction establishes the topic or the theme but not both. Not attention-getting.
Beginning
Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable sequence of ideas or major points to be discussed.
Content
Exemplary
Demonstrates complete understanding of their topic and uses effective transitions.
Proficient
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Generally effective transitions.
Approaching
Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth, development, or complete understanding.
Beginning
Little or no grasp of the information.
Conclusion
Exemplary
Student has effectively discussed all the major elements of their topic.
Proficient
Student has effectively discussed most of the major elements of the topic.
Approaching
Student has satisfactorily discussed most of the major elements of the topic.
Beginning
Students has not discussed major points, and their information presented lacks relevance.
Organization
Exemplary
Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Proficient
Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Approaching
Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Beginning
There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Incorporates Stories/Examples
Exemplary
Uses relevant examples or stories that interest the listener and further develop main ideas
Proficient
Stories or examples relate to the content of the speech
Approaching
The stories and examples are mostly related to the speech
Beginning
The stories and examples are missing or unrelated
Eye Contact
Exemplary
Speaker rarely refers to notes. Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Proficient
Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest.
Approaching
Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Beginning
Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.
Vocal Delivery
Exemplary
Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiatic about topic.
Proficient
Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Approaching
Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Beginning
Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Elocution
Exemplary
Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, and articulation. There are no vocalized pauses. (ummm, uhhhh, like, etc.)
Proficient
Speaker has good command of the language, but there are errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are one to five vocalized pauses.
Approaching
Speaker has a mediocre command of the language with frequent errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are five to ten vocalized pauses.
Beginning
Speaker has poor command of the language. Many words are used incorrectly. There are more than ten vocalized pauses.
Body Language
Exemplary
Excellent posture with no swaying. Gestures are smooth and appropriate. There is no fidgeting. The speaker appears completely at ease.
Proficient
Speaker usually maintains good posture, but may sway or lean on the podium. There is a small amount of fidgeting, but the speaker appears mostly at ease. There are a few gestures.
Approaching
Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There was very little gesturing and/or movement.
Beginning
Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There is no gesturing and/or movement.
Subjects:
Communication
English
Types:
Presentation
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