iRubric: Impromptu Speech rubric

Read directly from paper, could not clearly understand the words, talked too quickly or too slowly, tone of voice was innappappropriate for the setting.

Occasionally read from the paper, but spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.

Nice voice quality and speed, made connections with the audience, and spoke very clearly.

Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience and elocution was immaculate. Emotional connection made through voice.

Less than 45 seconds

Between :45 and 1:15

Between 1:15 and 2

Over 2 Minutes

Speaker misinterpreted the topics drawn

Though the speaker correctly used the topics drawn, it was not handled in an interesting or creative way.

The speaker correctly used the topics drawn and showed some creativity.

The speaker not only correctly used the topics drawn, but also showed creativity. The speech was interesting and compelling to both the speaker and the audience.

-The story was short and missing pieces of information or lacking detail.
-Details were unclear or absent.

All pieces of information were present, but lacking specific detail.
-Details were insufficient in number and with few supporting detail.

All information was supported with specific details and reasons.

The story was clear, concise
-Details were used nicely and understood