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Informative Written Speech 
Students will give an informative speech on a topic of their choice to their peers. Student will be assessed on content and delivery and will use researched information in their speech
Rubric Code: D2WA4W4
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

3 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Content
Introduction
15 pts

Needs Improvement

The writer failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Fair

The writer introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
Good

The writer introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
Excellent

The writer introduced the speech well, including an attention getter and a preview of main points of the speech. The speaker was enthusiastic about the topic and brought the audience into the speech.
Organization
20 pts

Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
Fair

The writer delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear.
Good

The writer used logical order and relevant details to deliver their information. Adequate transitions were used.
Excellent

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the writer's message clearly. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose. Smooth transitions were used.
Sufficient Support
20 pts

Needs Improvement

The writer does not support the thesis at all in the body paragraphs.
Fair

The writer provides limited support for each body paragraph. 0-1 citations used.
Good

The writer provides some examples to support each body paragraph, with 1-2 citations used.
Excellent

The writer provides plenty of examples to support each body paragraph, to include at least 2 citations from Works Cited.
Conclusion
15 pts

Needs Improvement

The writer ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair

The writer concluded the speech without in a disorganized fashion.
Good

The writer concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
Excellent

The writer quickly summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
Mechanics
Required Sources
10 pts

Needs Improvement

The speaker has 0 scholarly or educational resources AND therefore no citations in the written speech.
Fair

The speaker has 1 or fewer scholarly or educational resources AND cites only one.
Good

The speaker has 2 or fewer scholarly or educational resources AND cites one in the content of the speech.
Excellent

The speaker has at least 2 scholarly or educational resources AND cites both in the content of the speech.
Grammar
10 pts

Needs Improvement

The writer needs to review grammar skills, with more than 9 errors in the writing.
Fair

The writer commits several grammar errors between 5-8.
Good

The writer makes only 3-4 grammar errors.
Excellent

The writer demonstrates proficient use of language and grammar with no more than 1-2 errors.
Spelling/Proofreading
10 pts

Needs Improvement

The written speech has 9+ Errors.
Fair

The written speech has 5-8 errors.
Good

The written speech has 3-4 errors.
Excellent

The written speech has only 1-2 errors.



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  • informative speech, presentation

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