iRubric: Biography Speech rubric

The speaker did all 3 of these thoroughly:
*introduced speech well
*included very thorough information about family AND childhood
*included how the person became interested in the area of accomplishment

Speaker did 2 of these or did proficient job on all 3:
*introduced speech well
*included very thorough information about family AND childhood
*included how the person became interested in the area of accomplishment

Speaker did 1-2 of these or did an adequate job on 3:
*introduced speech well
*included very thorough information about family AND childhood
*included how the person became interested in the area of accomplishment

Speaker did 0-2 of these or a minimal job on all three:
*introduced speech well
*included very thorough information about family AND childhood
*included how the person became interested in the area of accomplishment

Student demonstrates full knowledge of the subject and doesn't have to check his notes to remember where he/she is.

Student demonstrates ok understanding of the subject and has to check his/her notes all the time to know what to say.

Student demonstrates mild understanding of the subject and has to check his/her notes once or twice.

Student appears to ramble and does not demonstrate understanding of the subject or has to read the entire time.

The speaker's voice was conversational, pleasant and powerful which helped engage the audience.

Articulation & pronunciation were clear and there was no verbal clutter.

Eye contact was used during the introduction & conclusion, and the speaker looked at all of the audience more than 50% of the time.

The speaker's voice was somewhat conversational & powerful. Articulation & pronunciation were clear most of the time, and there was little verbal clutter.

Eye contact was used during the introduction or conclusion. The speaker looked at much of the audience often, but less than 50% of the time.

The speaker's attempt at being conversational, pleasant & powerful was inconsistent. Articulation & pronunciation were not always clear and/or there was too much verbal clutter.

The speaker attempted to use eye contact more than 25% of the time.

The speaker did not speak clearly and there was too much verbal clutter.

The speaker seldom or never looked at the audience.