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Speech II

Students will research, 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 4-5 minutes

Rubric Code: X225W96

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Subject: Communication

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Speech to Inform
	Exemplary 10 pts	Proficient 7 pts	Approaching 4 pts	Beginning 1 pts
Introduction	Exemplary Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of the topic, theme and major points to be discussed.	Proficient Introduction orients the audience to topic and theme, and is fairly engaging. The audience has an idea of what is to follow.	Approaching Introduction establishes the topic or the theme but not both. Not attention-getting.	Beginning Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable sequence of ideas or major points to be discussed.
Content	Exemplary Demonstrates complete understanding of their topic and uses effective transitions.	Proficient Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Generally effective transitions.	Approaching Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth, development, or complete understanding.	Beginning Little or no grasp of the information.
Organization	Exemplary Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth transition from point to point.	Proficient Ideas flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. Transitions are generally effective.	Approaching Logical progression of thoughts, but transitions are awkward. An attempt at structure is present, but can be illogical or inconsistent.	Beginning There appears to be no clear structure of thoughts. Ideas lack direction. Transitions are awkward and/or non-existent.
Vocal Delivery	Exemplary Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate. Enthusiatic about topic.	Proficient Good vocal expression including appropriate volume, pitch, and rate.	Approaching Some vocal expression, but lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.	Beginning Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention. Lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and/or rate.
Elocution	Exemplary Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, and articulation. There are no vocalized pauses. (ummm, uhhhh, like, etc.)	Proficient Speaker has good command of the language, but there are errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are one to five vocalized pauses.	Approaching Speaker has a mediocre command of the language with frequent errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation. There are five to ten vocalized pauses.	Beginning Speaker has poor command of the language. Many words are used incorrectly. There are more than ten vocalized pauses.

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