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History Fair Information Speech 
Colony Persuasive Speech 2014
Student will create a 10 minute informative speech using their 2nd Quarter Project information. Student will inform the class why their person has historical significance.
Rubric Code: K295A7
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric History Fair Informative Speech
  Low Performance

12 pts

Below Average

15 pts

Average

16 pts

Above Average

17 pts

Exemplary Performance

20 pts

Thesis clear to inform

Low Performance

Audience cannot decipher the speakers thesis
Below Average

Speaker provides minimal information as to the thesis of their paper.
Average

Speaker attempts to identify the thesis of their presentation
Above Average

Thesis is clear to audience members. Speaker has laid out the facts that will lead to the students thesis.
Exemplary Performance

Thesis is very obvious throughout the entire speech. Speaker is convincing and has substantially supported his/her thesis. Audience is caught up in enthusiasm of presentation.
History Fair Informative Speech
  Low Performance

5 pts

Below Average

7 pts

Average

8 pts

Above Average

9 pts

Exemplary Performance

10 pts

Introduction

Low Performance

There is no introduction to the speech. Speaker jumps right into the body of the speech.
Below Average

There is a one sentence introduction where the topic is mentioned.
Average

Attempts an attention grabber in introduction.
Above Average

The attention grabber is obvious. Audience seems interested in topic.
Exemplary Performance

Excellent, creative attention grabber. Preview of main points provided.
Body of Speech

Low Performance

Body is only a couple of sentences. Covers very little about the topic. Demonstrates a lack of organization.
Below Average

Speech still lacks organization. Speaker has delivered some information but some main points are still unclear.
Average

Speaker delivers adequate information about the topic. Speech has some organization but transitions to topics are weak.
Above Average

Speaker used logical ordr and relevant details to deliver their information. Adequate transitions are used.
Exemplary Performance

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information help clearly convey the speaker's message.
Conclusion

Low Performance

Speaker did not establish credibility. Speaker ends speech abruptly without a conclusion.
Below Average

Speaker did not establish credibility. Speaker concludes speech in a disgorganized fashion.
Average

Speaker establishes credibility. Speaker adequately summarizes the main points. Some detail missing. Audience not impressed.
Above Average

The speaker sums up the main points but does not refer back to the introduction or leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Exemplary Performance

The main points are summarized, referred back to introduction to bring speech full circle, and leaves an impression with the audience.
Delivery of speech is appropriate

Low Performance

Speaker never uses eye contact. Reads off of paper. Very monotone. Not motivational. Does not hold audience's attention.
Below Average

Speaker rarely has eye contact. There is some change in vocal tone. Difficult to follow due to distracting stance / fidgeting.
Average

Speaker uses some eye contact. Speech is not monotone. Speaker uses good posture.
Above Average

Speaker looks at the audience through most of the speech. Posture is good. The tone varies throughout the speech.
Exemplary Performance

Speaker very rarely looks at notes. Eye contact is very evident. Speaker is animated and uses jestures to make his/her points.
Grammar and Language

Low Performance

Several grammar and pronunciationn errors are evident.
Below Average

Several grammar or pronunciation errors are evident.
Average

Some grammar and/or pronunciation errors are evident.
Above Average

Few grammar and pronunciation errors are evident.
Exemplary Performance

No grammar and pronunciation errors are evident.
Length

Low Performance

Speech is less than 1 minute in length.
Below Average

Speech is 2-3 minutes in length.
Average

Speech is between 4-5 minutes in length.
Above Average

Speech is 6-8 minutes in length.
Exemplary Performance

Speech is 10 minutes in length.
Appearance

Low Performance
Below Average
Average

The speaker is not in an appropriate school uniform.
Above Average
Exemplary Performance

The speaker is wearing an appropriate school uniform.
Visual Aid

Low Performance

No visual aid used.
Below Average

Visual aid is of poor quality and/or has no apparent value in the presentation.
Average

Visual aid is used and neither takes away or adds to the presentation.
Above Average

Visual aid is effective in the presentation but could be improved.
Exemplary Performance

Visual aid adds to the presentation and shows apparent effort on the part of the presenter to enhance their presentation.




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