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Special Occasion Speech 
Special Occasion Speech
Rubric Code: QXCC338
By xioma186
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Special Occasion Speech
  Excellent 5- 4 pts

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Good 3pts

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Fair 2 pts

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Needs Improvement 1 pt

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Introduction

Excellent 5- 4 pts

The speaker clearly establishes the occasion and purpose of the speech, grabs the audience's attention and makes the audience want to listen.
Good 3pts

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and established the occasion and purpose of the speech.
Fair 2 pts

The speaker introduced the topic, but did not clearly establish the occasion and/or purpose of the speech. Weak attention getter.
Needs Improvement 1 pt

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

Excellent 5- 4 pts

Logical, coherent organization helped convey the speaker's message clearly. It was easy to follow & to understand.
Good 3pts

The speaker used a logical order to deliver the information, but may have minor lapses in organization.
Fair 2 pts

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 1 pt

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

Excellent 5- 4 pts

The speaker drew the speech to a close with an effective memorable statement.
Good 3pts

The speaker adequately concluded the speech and ended the speech with a closing statement.
Fair 2 pts

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion and/or did not have a closing statement.
Needs Improvement 1 pt

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without an effective conclusion.
Vocal Quality: Rate, Pitch & Volume

Excellent 5- 4 pts

The speaker's voice was loud enough to hear. The speaker varied rate, pitch & volume to enhance the speech. Appropriate pausing was employed and there was no verbal clutter
Good 3pts

The speaker spoke loudly and clearly enough to be understood. The speaker varied rate, pitch OR volume to enhance the speech. Pauses were attempted. Some verbal clutter.
Fair 2 pts

The speaker could be heard most of the time. The speaker attempted to use some variety in vocal quality, but not always successful. A lot of verbal clutter.
Needs Improvement 1 pt

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Little variety in rate, pitch or volume. Verbal clutter is distracting.
Eye Contact

Excellent 5- 4 pts

Eye contact was used during the entire speech with the entire class.
Good 3pts

Eye contact was used most of the time with the majority of the class.
Fair 2 pts

The speaker struggled to make eye contact with the majority of the class during most of the speech.
Needs Improvement 1 pt

The speaker seldom or never looked at the audience.
Body Language

Excellent 5- 4 pts

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements & gestures were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech and did not distract.
Good 3pts

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Some gestures were used.
Fair 2 pts

The speaker did not use gestures or some gestures & movements were distracting.
Needs Improvement 1 pt

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

Excellent 5- 4 pts

The speaker appeared well-prepared, confident and comfortable and maintained the appropriate tone and attitude for the occasion.
Good 3pts

The speaker seemed fairly comfortable and confident and some-what prepared. Maintained appropriate tone and attitude for occasion.
Fair 2 pts

The speaker had some confidence, but nervousness was evident. Lapses in the appropriate tone & attitude for the occasion.
Needs Improvement 1 pt

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

Excellent 5- 4 pts

Meets time requirements.
Good 3pts

Speaks within 30 seconds of the time requirement
Fair 2 pts

Speaks within 60 seconds of the time requirement
Needs Improvement 1 pt

Speaks less than half of the required time limit.



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