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23Special Occasion Speech 
Special Occasion Speech
Students will deliver a speech based on a selected special occasion: Speech will be graded on organization, delivery and time.
Rubric Code: NXBB7CW
By mckeone
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Special Occasion Speech
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Needs Improvement

6 pts

Introduction

Excellent

The speaker clearly establishes the occasion and purpose of the speech, grabs the audience's attention and makes the audience want to listen.
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and established the occasion and purpose of the speech.
Fair

The speaker introduced the topic, but did not clearly establish the occasion and/or purpose of the speech. Weak attention getter.
Needs Improvement

The speaker failed to introduce the speech. Or, the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Organization

Excellent

Logical, coherent organization helped convey the speaker's message clearly. It was easy to follow & to understand. Transitions were appropriate to speech and helped audience follow along.
Good

The speaker used a logical order to deliver the message, but may have minor lapses in organization. Transitions were appropriate to speech but were not as helpful to audience understanding.
Fair

The speaker attempted to use an organizational pattern, but it was not always effective. Speaker rambled at times and/or did not stay on topic.
Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization and rambling.
Conclusion

Excellent

Prepares audience for ending. Ends memorably. The speaker drew the speech to a close with an effective memorable statement.

Speaker's message was clear.
Good

The speaker adequately concluded the speech and ended the speech with a closing statement. Clear ending but ends with little impact.

Speaker's message could have been clearer.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion and/or did not have a closing statement.

Speaker's message was unclear.
Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without an effective conclusion.

Speaker had no message.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Consistent use of direct eye contact established rapport with audience and enhanced speaker credibility.
Good

Eye contact was used most of the time with the majority of the class.
Fair

The speaker struggled to make eye contact with the majority of the class during most of the speech.
Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom or never looked at the audience.
Vocal Quality: Rate & Volume

Excellent

The speaker's voice was loud enough to hear. The speaker varied rate & volume to enhance the speech. Appropriate pausing was employed.
Good

The speaker spoke loudly and clearly enough to be understood. The speaker varied rate OR volume to enhance the speech. Pauses were attempted.
Fair

The speaker could be heard most of the time. The speaker attempted to use some variety in vocal quality, but not always successful.
Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Little variety in rate or volume.
Articulation

Excellent

Delivery emphasizes and enhances message. Clear enunciation and pronunciation. No verbal clutter (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you knows”). Tone heightened interest and complemented the verbal message.
Good

Delivery helps to enhance message. Clear enunciation and pronunciation. Minimal verbal clutter (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you knows”). Tone complemented the verbal message
Fair

Delivery adequate. Enunciation and pronunciation suitable. Few verbal crutches (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you knows”). Tone seemed inconsistent at times.
Needs Improvement

Delivery quality minimal. . Regular verbal crutches (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you knows”) present. Delivery problems cause disruption to message. Many noticeable errors in pronunciation and/or articulation Monotone or inappropriate variation of vocal characteristics. Inconsistent with verbal message.
Body Language

Excellent

Movements & gestures were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech and did not distract. Body language reflects comfort interacting with audience.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Some gestures were used.
Fair

Stiff or unnatural use of nonverbal behaviors. Body language reflects some discomfort interacting with audience. Limited use of gestures to reinforce verbal message.
Needs Improvement

The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm with the speech. Movements were very distracting.
Occasion Preparation

Excellent

The speaker appeared well-prepared, confident and comfortable and maintained the appropriate tone and attitude for the occasion.
Good

The speaker seemed fairly comfortable and confident and some-what prepared. Maintained appropriate tone and attitude for occasion.
Fair

The speaker had some confidence, but nervousness was evident. Lapses in the appropriate tone & attitude for the occasion.
Needs Improvement

The speaker did not seem prepared and/or lacked any confidence. The tone & attitude were not appropriate for the occasion.
Enthusiasm

Excellent

Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about
the topic in others.
Good

Facial expressions and body language sometimes
generate a strong interest and
enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Fair

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.
Needs Improvement

Very little use of facial expressions or body language.
Did not generate much interest in topic being
presented.
Adherence to Time Requirement

Excellent

Speech is 1:55- 3:05 minutes long.
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement



Keywords:
  • Special Occasion speech, presentation



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