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Memorized Speech Memorized Speech Speech presentation of memorized Preamble to the Constitution of the United States with a personal commentary Rubric Code: Y23C3A9 By donnakfish Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Memorized Preamble w/Commentary
	1 pt. (N/A)	2 pts. (N/A)	3 pts. (N/A)	4 pts. (N/A)
Made Eye Contact	1 pt. Speaker does not make eye contact.	2 pts. Speaker makes some eye contact.	3 pts. Speaker routinely scans audience.	4 pts. Speaker’s use of eye contact adds to the speech’s effectiveness.
Spoke Clearly and Loudly	1 pt. Speech is delivered too quietly and too quickly.	2 pts. Speech is delivered too quietly or quickly.	3 pts. Speech is delievered to quietly or quickly at times, but has appropriate volume and rate of speed at other times.	4 pts. Speech is delivered at an appropriate volume and rate of speed
Spoke with Vocal Variety	1 pt. Speaker does not use vocal expression.	2 pts. Speaker uses vocal expression, but does not seem to have purpose.	3 pts. Speaker occasionally uses purposeful vocal expression.	4 pts. Speaker uses inflection or vocal expression purposefully.
Student's Physical Presence	1 pt. Speaker seems totally uncomfortable and unprepared.	2 pts. Speaker fidgets in a distracting manner.	3 pts. Speaker does fidget a little, but it does not distract the listener.	4 pts. The speaker appears confident, relaxed, and convincing.
Memorization	1 pt. Speech is partially memorized and needs prompting often.	2 pts. Speech is partially memorized, pauses often to recall.	3 pts. Speech is mostly memorized, but speaker might pause occasionally to recall or need to be prompted.	4 pts. Speech is fully memorized.
Commentary (pts. x 2)	1 pt. Commentary is missing or poorly prepared & presented.	2 pts. Commentary is adequate, but not impressive.	3 pts. Commentary is well thought-through but not well presented.	4 pts. Commentary is well thought-through, accurate, and enlightening.