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Informative Speech 
Write a 5-paragraph speech in which you inform the audience about a topic of interest to you. TARGET LENGTH: 3 minutes.
Rubric Code: WX9W542
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Content
Clear Introduction & Thesis

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.

Made little to no use of relevant examples and credibility was not given.
Fair

The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail.

Made some use of relevant examples but credibility was not given.
Good

The speaker used logical order and relevant details.

Effectively made use of relevant examples and credibility was given.
Excellent

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly and effectively.

Clearly and adequately made use of relevant examples and credibility was given.
Length of time

Needs Improvement

1:00 or less
Fair

1:00 - 1:45
Good

1:45 - 2:45
Excellent

3:00 or more
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 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 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.
Visual Aid

Needs Improvement

No power-point was shown.
Fair

The speaker included a power-point that showed paragraphs and barely any pictures.
Good

The speaker included a power-point that showed a lot of bullet points and some pictures.
Excellent

The speaker included a power-point that showed a couple of bullet points and pictures.
Attire

Needs Improvement

Student is dressed sloppy.
Fair

Student wears shorts and a t-shirt.
Good

Student wears jeans and a t-shirt.
Excellent

Student wears jeans or dress pants and a button down shirt or polo.



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  • informative speech, presentation

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