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Historical Figure Speech 
Historical Figure Speech
Rubric Code: E22939A
By MrBlakely
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Subject: History  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Needs Improvement

Speaker has no attention getter, does not provide a reason to listen, thesis is unclear, and no preview of main points.
Fair

Speaker made an attempt at getting the audience's attention, giving a reason to listen, providing a thesis, and previewing main points, but was not clear, or missed at least two items.
Good

Speaker's introduction contained at least three of the following: an attention getter, thesis, a reason to listen and a preview of the main points.
Excellent

Speaker's introduction contained all of the following: an attention getter, thesis, a reason to listen and a preview of the main points.
Content

Needs Improvement

No relevant information is shared in presentation.
Fair

One or two main points about subject are shared in presentation. Demonstrates little understanding of the personality of the historical figure
Good

At least three main points are shared in presentation. Main points are clearly stated. Demonstrates some understanding of the personality of the historical figure
Excellent

Four or more main points are shared and clearly expressed. Demonstrates understanding of the personality of the historical figure
Content

Needs Improvement

No information on the contributions made to the Civil War are shared.
Fair

Shows little understanding of the contributions and significance to the Civil War.
Good

Shows some understanding of the contributions and significance to the Civil War.
Excellent

Shows understanding of the contributions and significance to the world or their specific cause
Organization of Body

Needs Improvement

There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Fair

Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Good

Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Excellent

Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

Speaker ends speech abruptly.
Fair

Speaker ends speech with an attempt at a conclusion but does not review main points, restate thesis and provide closure.
Good

Speaker concludes speech effectively but does not do one of the following: review main points, restate thesis and provide closure.
Excellent

Speaker concludes speech effectively by including all of the following: review main points, restate thesis and provide closure.
Eye Contact

Needs Improvement

Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.
Fair

Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Good

Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest.
Excellent

Speaker rarely refers to notes. Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Vocal Delivery

Needs Improvement

Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.<BR>
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Fair

Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Good

Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Excellent

Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiatic about topic.
Body Language

Needs Improvement

Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There is no gesturing and/or movement. Tension and nervousness are obvious and the speaker has difficulty recovering from mistakes.
Fair

Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There was very little gesturing and/or movement.
Good

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.
Excellent

Excellent posture with no swaying. Gestures are smooth and appropriate. There is no fidgeting. The speaker appears completely at ease.
Copy of Speech

Needs Improvement

Does not have an outline of speech a for the teacher
Fair

Has an outline of a speech but there are more than three errors.
Good

Has an outline of a speech for the teacher, but with three or less errors.
Excellent

Has an outline of a speech for the teacher that is well written with no errors.
Time

Needs Improvement

Speaker's presentation was 1:00 - 2:00 minutes.
Fair

Speaker's presentation was 2:00 - 3:00 minutes.
Good

Speaker's presentation was 3:00 - 4:00 minutes.
Excellent

Speaker's presentation was 3:00-5:00 minutes.



Keywords:
  • History, education



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