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Impromptu Speech 
Impromptu Speech
Final impromptu speech. Students chose topics and had Friday to work. Will present 1-2 minute speech.
Rubric Code: JX49AA4
By jillreneeshea
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Impromptu Speech
  Poor

0.25 pts

Fair

0.5 pts

Good

0.75 pts

Excellent

1 pts

Delivery
Speaking Quality
5 pts

Poor

Read directly from note cards, could not clearly understand the words, talked too quickly or too slowly. Very little to no eye contact.
Fair

Occasionally read from note cards, but spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.
Good

Nice voice quality and speed, made connections with the audience, and spoke very clearly.
Excellent

Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience and elocution was immaculate. Emotional connection made through voice.
Nonverbal
5 pts

Poor

Minimal eye contact, fidgeting excessively. No facial expressions or many distracting gestures.
Fair

Some eye contact, and a small amount of fidgeting. No facial expressions or some distracting gestures.
Good

Made eye contact, did not fidget, and showed expressions while speaking.
Excellent

Made excellent and even eye contact with the audience without fidgeting. Expressions were natural and exciting.
Adhere to Time Limit
5 pts

Poor

Less than 1 minute or more than 5 minutes
Fair

Less than 1 minute or more than 4 minutes
Good

Less than 1 minutes or more than 3 minutes
Excellent

1-3 minutes
Thesis
15 pts

Clearly stated 3 main points.
Poor

Speaker did not state 3 main points.
Fair

Speaker did not state three main points clearly.
Good

Speaker stated three main points, but did not follow them in the speech.
Excellent

Speaker clearly stated three main points and followed this throughout the speech.
Organization
10 pts

Introduction, body, and conclusion
Poor

Missing 2-3 parts, or containing irrelevant information.
Fair

Missing 1 of the outline, somewhat clear or consise.
Good

Had all three parts, semi-clear and consistent; average thesis statement
Excellent

Had all three parts, clear and consise, excellent thesis statement
Content
10 pts

Examples and supporting details
Poor

The speech was short and missing pieces of information or lacking detail. Reasons were unclear or absent.
Fair

All pieces of information were present, but lacking specific detail. Reasons were insufficient in number and with few supporting detail.
Good

All information was supported with specific details and reasons.
Excellent

All information was clear, concise and conversational with an excellent theme and hook line.



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