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Speech to Inform II 
Speech to Inform
Students will plan and compose a speech in which their performance will be evaluated in terms of specific standards set in class, including the clarity and completeness of your speech and the quality of your presentation in explaining your topic matter. Non-verbal communication is highlighted. Students will have 3 to 5 minutes to deliver the speech.
Rubric Code: UX988C9
By TeacherJanine
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Subject: English  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the main idea and major points to be discussed.
Good

Introduction orients the audience to topic and theme, but is not engaging. The audience has an idea of what is to follow.
Fair

Introduction establishes the topic or the theme but not both. Not attention-getting.
Poor

Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable thesis or idea of the major points to be discussed.
Content

Excellent

Demontrates complete understanding of topic and uses effective transitions. Support material displays original, relevant, and logical thought.
Good

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Generally effective transitions but support material lacks in originality, relevancy and/or thought.
Fair

Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth,<BR>
development, or complete understanding.
Poor

Little or no grasp of the information. Support material may be inaccurate, inappropriate, and/or too general.
Conclusion

Excellent

Completely demonstrates through summary how all the major points were addressed. Creative connection back to the introduction. Thesis statement restated.
Good

Effectively demonstrates how the speech has addressed the thesis and main points but does not include a creative method of remembrance for the audience.
Fair

Provides some type of summary, but does not elaborate on the thesis or major points.
Poor

Speech concludes without a summary and/or restatement of thesis or main points. The speech seems to stop or the speaker uses some variation of "That's about it."
Organization

Excellent

Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.
Good

Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.
Fair

Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.
Poor

There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Speaker rarely refers to notes. Makes sustained eye contact with all members of the audience.
Good

Speaker maintains inconsistent eye contact with the audience or focuses on one person/part of the audience, ignoring the rest.
Fair

Speaker frequently refers to notes and makes little eye contact with the audience.
Poor

Speaker reads the speech and/or rarely looks at the audience, if at all.
Vocal Delivery

Excellent

Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiatic about topic.
Good

Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.
Fair

Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Poor

Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.<BR>
Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Elocution

Excellent

Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, and articulation. There are no vocalized pauses.
Good

Speaker has good command of the language, but there are errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are one to five vocalized pauses.
Fair

Speaker has a mediocre command of the language with frequent errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are five to ten vocalized pauses.
Poor

Speaker has poor command of the language. Many words are used incorrectly. There are more than ten vocalized pauses.
Body Language

Excellent

Excellent posture with no swaying. Gestures are smooth and appropriate. There is no fidgeting. The speaker appears completely at ease.
Good

Speaker usually maintains good posture, but may sway or lean on the podium. There is a small amount of fidgeting, but the speaker appears mostly at ease. There are a few gestures.
Fair

Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There was very little gesturing and/or movement.
Poor

Speaker leans on the podium and/or fidgets. There is no gesturing and/or movement. Tension and nervousness are obvious and the speaker has difficulty recovering from mistakes.
Speech (Written)
Content

Excellent

Excellent main idea with complete supporting details. The speech adheres to the given theme.
Good

Clear main idea with supporting details. The speech adheres to the given theme.
Fair

There is a main idea with a few supporting details. The speech partly adheres to the given theme.
Poor

The main idea is unclear with a few supporting details. The speech partly departs from the given theme.
Organisation

Excellent

The piece is well developed, organised, and works with a cohesive structure.
Good

The piece is organised and works with a clear structure.
Fair

The piece is organised and works with a structure.
Poor

The piece is lacking in organisation and structure
Conventions

Excellent

The piece has a few grammatical errors. The piece adheres to all of the instructor's instructions.
Good

The piece has a few grammatical and structural errors. The piece adheres to all of the instructor's instructions.
Fair

The piece has a several grammatical and structural errors. The piece adheres to some of the instructor's instructions.
Poor

The piece is full of grammatical and structural errors. The piece does not adhere to the instructor's instructions.



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