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Informative Speech 
Rubric Code: J235W8
By LauraLew
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

97 pts

Good

87 pts

Fair

75 pts

Poor

65 pts

Introduction

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Excellent

Introduction includes an attention getter and a preview of the main points. The speaker is enthusiastic about the topic and brings the audience into the speech.
Good

Introduction in adequate. It includes an attention getter and a preview of the main points.
Fair

Some points of the introduction are unclear. It lacks an attention getter and/or a preview of the main points.
Poor

The introduction is not helpful in indicating what the speech will be about.
Body

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Excellent

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information help convey the message. Attention to detail and word choice are appropriate. Smooth transitions are used.
Good

There is a logical order to the presentation of relevant details. Adequate transitions are used.
Fair

Adequate information is presented about the topic, but the speech lacks organization. The speech lacks useful transitions.
Poor

The speech is difficult to understand due to a lack of organization. Little detail is used to support the main points.
Conclusion

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Excellent

The quick summary refers back the introduction, covers the three main points, and brings the speech full circle to leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Good

Adequate summary of the three main points conclude the speech.
Fair

The speech has an organized conclusion.
Poor

The speech is ended abruptly without a conclusion.
Voice

Excellent

Consistent and effective volume, articulation and expression are present throughout the speech. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.
Good

The speech is loud and clear and can be easily understood. Adequate expression and rate are used.
Fair

Part of the speech is missed because it is inaudible. There is little expression
Poor

Most of the speech is lost because it is inaudible. Very little expression is shown.
Body Language

Excellent

Good posture is maintained. Movements are purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions are comfortable and show enthusiasm for the topic.
Good

Adequate posture and non-distracting movements are maintained throughout the speech. Expressions are comfortable.
Fair

There are some distracting movements during the speech. Facial expressions are forced or absent.
Poor

The posture and expression indicate a lack of enthusiasm or comfort with the speech. Some movements are so distracting they make the speech difficult to follow.
Power Point

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Excellent

Information on the slides is easy to read, pleasant to look at, and matches the tone of the speech. Slides have been very well proofread and are completely error free.
Good

Information on the slides is easy to read and is essentially error free.
Fair

Information on the slides can be read and is nearly free of errors.
Poor

The slides are created in such a way that they completely take away from the speech.
Works Cited Page

Excellent

The page is typed and in the correct MLA format.
Good

The page is typed and for the most part is in the correct MLA format.
Fair

The page is typed, but is not in the correct MLA format.
Poor

The page is not typed and is simply a list of sources.




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