Volume 2 Month 12 Day 14 – Speech Rubric for CCE
Speech Rubric
While preparing for a powerful speech keep following in mind and access students…
Aspect |
Excellent (A) |
Good (B) |
Satisfactory (C) |
Needs Improvement (D) |
Score |
Introduction |
(1) Gains the attention of the Audience, (2) Clearly identifies the topic, (3) Establishes credibility, (4) Previews the rest of the speech |
Meets any three of the four criteria |
Meets any two of the four criteria |
Meets only one of the four criteria |
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Preparation |
Completely prepared, has obviously rehearsed the speech |
Prepared, but could use additional rehearsals |
Somewhat prepared, but it seems that the speech was not rehearsed |
Unprepared |
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Enthusiasm |
Facial expression and body language convey strong enthusiasm and interest |
Facial expression and body language sometimes convey strong enthusiasm and interest |
Facial expression and body language seem contrived |
Apparent disinterest in the topic |
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Eye Contact |
Eye contact with audience virtually all the time (except for brief glances at notes) |
Eye contact with audience less than 75% of the time |
Eye contact with audience less than 50% of the time |
Little or no eye contact |
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Use of Language |
Use of language contributes to effectiveness of the speech, and vocalized pauses (um uh er etc.) not distracting |
Use of language does not have negative impact, and vocalized pauses (um uh er etc.) not distracting |
Use of language causes potential confusion, and/or vocalized pauses (um uh er etc.) are distracting |
Use of language is inappropriate |
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Confidence |
Speaks neither too quickly nor too slowly |
Speaks either slightly too quickly or too slowly |
Speaks either too quickly or too slowly |
Tempo of speech is inappropriate |
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Clarity |
Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, no mispronounced words |
Speaks clearly and distinctly nearly all the time, no more than one mispronounced word |
Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time, no more than one mispronounced word |
Often mumbles or can not be understood, more than one mispronounced word |
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Topic |
Well focused, creative and appropriate |
Appropriate and reasonably focused |
Topic is appropriate but lacks some focus or strays a bit |
Inappropriate topic |
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Visual Aids |
Visual aids well chosen and presented |
Minor problems with visual aids |
Significant problems with visual aids |
No visual aids |
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Conclusion |
(1) Cues the audience that the end of the speech is at hand (2) Brings closure (3) Memorable |
Cues the audience and brings closure |
Brings closure |
Does not bring closure; the audience is left hanging |
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Time |
Within allotted time |
Within 10% of allotted time |
Within 20% of allotted time |
Not within 20% of allotted time |
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Questions |
Able to answer all questions |
Able to answer most questions |
Able to answer some questions |
Unable to answer most questions |
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Vishal Jain
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