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Demonstrative Speech 
Demonstrative Speech
preparing and presenting a speech demonstrating a process
Rubric Code: T23A7C2
By lisastrausser
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Demonstrative Speech
  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Needs Improvement

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Fair

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
Excellent

The speaker introduced the speech well, including an attention getter and a preview of main points of the speech. The speaker was enthusiastic about the topic and brought the audience into the speech.
Body

Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
Fair

The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail to the extent that some main points were unclear.
Good

The speaker used logical order and relevant details to delivery their information.
Excellent

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped vonvey the speaker's message clearly.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without a conclusion.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion
Good

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
Excellent

The speaker quickly summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
Transitions

Needs Improvement

The speakers transitions were not clearly understood and created a very choppy speech.
Fair

The speaker's transitions were present and did not create a smooth movement through entire speech.
Good

The speaker's transitions were adequate and created a mostly smooth movement through entire speech.
Excellent

The speaker's transitions were clear and created a very smooth movement through entire speech.
Demonstration

Needs Improvement

Demonstration was not rehearsed. Visual aid was either not present or did not enhance the demonstration.
Fair

Demonstration is good but clearly not well rehearsed. Visual aid needs work to help enhance the demonstration.
Good

Demonstration is well done but slightly lacked the speakers interest and enthusiasm. The visual aid is well done and used but could be a little better.
Excellent

Demonstration is fun, interesting, within the time limit, and easy to follow. Visual aids were used and enhanced the demonstration.
Qualification

Needs Improvement

The speaker did not express why they are qualified during their speech.
Fair

The speakers qualification was touched on but was not clear during speech.
Good

The speaker gave a clear reason why they are qualified to give the speech with little enthusiasm or interest.
Excellent

The speaker gave a clear and interesting reason why they are qualified to give the speech.
Voice

Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression shown.
Fair

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.
Good

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
Excellent

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were used.
Eye Contact

Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
Fair

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Good

the speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Excellent

The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Body Language

Needs Improvement

The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm or comfortableness with the speech. Some distracting movements.
Fair

The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movements during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
Excellent

The speaker's movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic.
Outline/ Organization

Needs Improvement

The Outline is not organized. . The hand writing is hard to read. The outline obviously distracted speaker due to lack of organization.
Fair

The outline was not very organized. Had the majority of required material but was not easily identifiable to speaker.
Good

The outline was organized. The speaker was able to use the outline without too many distractions. May not have coloring or bold lettering to help distinguish each area.
Excellent

The outline was extremely organized and easy for the speaker to follow. Had color coordination and use of all caps or bold lettering. All components of speech are present.




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