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Impromptu Speech 
Impromptu Speech
Students will be given a topic to perform an impromptu speech.
Rubric Code: R2477CA
By meweber55
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Impromptu Speech
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Delivery
Speaking Quality
5 pts

Excellent

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

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

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

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

Excellent

Made excellent and even eye contact with the audience without fidgeting. Expressions were natural and exciting.
Good

Made eye contact, did not fidget, and showed expressions while speaking.
Fair

Some eye contact, and a small amount of fidgeting. No facial expressions or some distracting gestures.
Poor

Minimal eye contact, fidgeting excessively. No facial expressions or many distracting gestures.
Adhere to Time Limit
5 pts

Excellent

2-3 minutes
Good

Less than 2 minutes or more than 3 minutes
Fair

Less than 1 minute and 30 seconds or more than 3 minutes and 30 seconds
Poor

Less than 1 minute or more than 4 minutes
Content
Topic
5 pts

Responding to the question asked - great story, persuasive
Excellent

The speaker not only correctly responded to the question asked, but also showed creativity. The speech was interesting and compelling to both the speaker and the audience.
Good

The speaker correctly responded to the question asked and showed some creativity.
Fair

Though the speaker correctly responded to the question asked, it was not handled in an intereting or creative way.
Poor

Speaker misinterpreted the question asked.
Organization
5 pts

Introduction, body, and conclusion
Excellent

Had all three parts, clear and consise, excellent thesis statement
Good

Had all three parts, semi-clear and consistent; average thesis statement
Fair

Missing 1 of the outline, somewhat clear or consise.
Poor

Missing 2-3 parts, or containing irrelevant information.
Content
5 pts

Examples and supporting details
Excellent

All information was clear, concise and conversational with an excellent theme and hook line.
Good

All information was supported with specific details and reasons.
Fair

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

The speech was short and missing pieces of information or lacking detail. Reasons were unclear or absent.



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