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Motivational Speech

Students will give a speech on a topic of their choice to motivate an audience to take action. They will be assessed on content and delivery.

Rubric Code: Q243499

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Subject: Communication

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Motivational Speech
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Content Introduction/Opening Supporting Details Conclusion/Closing	Needs Improvement The speaker didn't indicate the speech topic. The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points. The speaker ended the speech abruptly without a conclusion.	Fair The speech was introduced, but details were unclear. They delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or details; some main points were unclear. The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion.	Good The speaker introduced the speech properly and used logical order and relevant details to deliver his or her information. Adequate transitions were used. The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.	Excellent The speaker introduced the speech very well. The Speech was logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose. Smooth transitions were used. The speaker quickly summarized the main points, and left audience with a lasting impression.
Use of English Pronunciation Grammar / Mechanics Vocabulary Intonation	Needs Improvement 5 or more words were mispronounced. Presentation contains several major grammar/usage errors; sentences are long, incomplete or contain excessive jargon or slang. Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume	Fair 3-4 words were mispronounced. Presentation may contain some grammar or sentence errors; sentences may contain jargon or slang or are too long or hard to follow. The speaker could be heard most of the time, but at certain points was inaudible	Good Good pronunciation. Or, 1-2 words mispronounced. Presentation has no serious grammar errors; sentences are mostly jargon or slang-free, complete and understandable. The speaker spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood	Excellent Excellent pronunciation. Or, no words mispronounced. Presentation contains no grammar errors; sentences are free of jargon or slang, complete, and easy to understand. Consistent and effective volume and articulation were present in the speaker's voice; appropriate rate and pausing were employed
Presentation Preparedness Adherence to Time Limit Eye Contact / Body Language Speech Delivery	Needs Improvement Student did not seem at all prepared to present. Less than 30 secs presentation. Improper posture / Expressions. Distracting movements. Rarely looked at the audience. Showed no emotion while delivering speech. Little to no vocal expression.	Fair The student was somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. 30 secs presentation. Some distracting or nervous movements. Ocasionally looked at audience. Speaker sounded bored, little vocal expression used.	Good Student seemed pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. Between 30 and 40 secs presentation. Adequate posture, comfortable expression. Often looked at audience. Showed emotion and seemed passionate about speech.	Excellent Student was completely prepared and had obviously rehearsed. Between 40 secs and 1 min presentation. Maintained good posture and had purposeful movements. Looked at audience most of the time. Showed emotion and seemed passionate about speech.

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