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Speech/Debate Final Trial Rubric 
PASSION Speech Presentation
Students have been assigned the prosecution or defense in a murder trial. They shall assume the role of attorneys and witnesses to advance the interests of their clients utilizing good public speaking and debate skills.
Rubric Code: WX859W2
By sadodada
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Testimony

Excellent

Testimony/questions of witnesses/attorneys is consistent with depositions. Students have excellent understanding of their information.
Good

Testimony/questions of witnesses/attorneys mostly consistent with depositions. Students have good understanding of their information.
Fair

Testimony/questions of witnesses/attorneys is somewhat inconsistent with depositions. Students have fair understanding of their information.
Poor

Testimony/questions of witnesses/attorneys is at odds with depositions. Students have poor understanding of their information.
Gestures/Posture

Excellent

The students looks at ease and comfortable during the presentation. They use gestures to enhance their speech and keep the audience engaged.
Good

The students looks at ease and comfortable during the presentation. They do not use gestures to enhance their speech and keep the audience engaged.
Fair

The students looks nervous and uncomfortable during the presentation. They do not use gestures to enhance their speech and keep the audience engaged.
Poor

The students looks nervous and uncomfortable during the presentation. They use repetetive movement to comfort themselves (ie. rocking back and forth or side-to-side)
Eye Contact

Excellent

Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.
Good

Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.
Fair

Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report.
Poor

Student reads all of report with no eye contact.
Speech

Excellent

Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
Good

Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.
Fair

Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.
Poor

Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.
Preparedness

Excellent

Attorney/Witness was well prepared.
Good

Attorney/Witness paused on occasion but was mostly prepared.
Fair

Attorney/Witness paused often and at times seemed unprepared.
Poor

Attorney/Witness seemed wholly unprepared.
Witness Examination

Excellent

Attorneys ask at least 5 questions per witness and do not exceed the 6 minute limit.
Good

Attorneys ask at least 4 questions per witness and do not exceed the 6 minute limit.
Fair

Attorneys ask at least 3 questions per witness and/or exceed the 6 minute limit.
Poor

Attorneys ask less than 3 questions per witness and/or exceed the 6 minute limit.
Group Participation

Excellent

All present group members participate and speak.
Good

N/A
Fair

N/A
Poor

Not all present group members participate and speak.



Keywords:
  • oral presentation, debate, speech, mock trial



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