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A Personal Opinion Speech 
A Personal Opinion Speech
Students will give a meaningful object speech to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: UXA64AW
By tamrae1959
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Content
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.
Organization

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 deliver his or her information. Adequate transitions were used.
Excellent

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.
Quality of Opinion Statement

Needs Improvement

The speakers gives a list of single, undeveloped ideas, with an attempt to state an opinion.
Fair

The speaker uses information in an effort to state a clear opinion.
Good

The speaker states an opinion and<BR>
develops a supporting argument logically without<BR>
lapses in sequence.<BR>
Ideas are persuasive.
Excellent

The speaker states a solid opinion and develops a well reasoned and sequential argument. Ideas are resented in a very persuasive manner.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech in a hasty or 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!
Delivery
Voice

Needs Improvement

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

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

The speaker 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 employed.
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 movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Fair

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

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

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic.
Pronunciation

Needs Improvement

Several words were mispronounced and/or need to work on intonation.
Fair

A few words were mispronounced and/or need to work on intonation.
Good

Good pronunciation and intonation.
Excellent

Excellent pronunciation and intonation.



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