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Radio Speaking Radio Speaking Delivering a news broadcast Rubric Code: MXB7BB6 By jschomme Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Radio Speaking
	Beneath Expectations 3 pts	Meets Expectations 4 pts	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts
Smooth transition between stories	Beneath Expectations Stumbling between most of the stories--stories blend too closely together, or there is too much time between stories.	Meets Expectations Transition from one story to the next is not noticeable enough or there is noticeable hesitation between stories.	Exceeds Expectations Clean, clear breaks between stories Previews upcoming stories at timely intervals (ex. before a "commercial break") Smooth timing between stories (i.e. no rushing at the end of one to get into the next)
Smooth delivery	Beneath Expectations The speaker often stumbles over words and/or cannot get through their bizarre piece because of laughter.	Meets Expectations Some stumbling over words and/or vocal inflection is extreme or bland. During the "bizarre story" there is some laughter or other indication that it's not a serious piece.	Exceeds Expectations No stumbling over words or sentences. Sentences are given good inflection and at an appropriate speed. The "bizarre story" is read in a serious tone; no laughter.
Clear voice	Beneath Expectations Volume is too quiet; some portions of the newscast are lost because of incoherence and garbled speech.	Meets Expectations Volume decreases at some points and/or some words are lost either from mumbling or speaking too fast.	Exceeds Expectations Good volume and clear articulation--every word is understandable.
Introduction and conclusion	Beneath Expectations Left intro or conclusion out or forgot one or more required items for intro and conlcusion	Meets Expectations Lists radio station name and call letters, date, time and sponsor.	Exceeds Expectations Lists radio station name and call letters, date, time and sponsor in both introduction and conclusion in a creative and positive manner
Content	Beneath Expectations Missing 2 or more assigned stories	Meets Expectations Missing 1 of the assigned story	Exceeds Expectations Includes all stories: National, State, Local, Sports, Weather, Commercial, and Bizarre story