Speech Rubric

A rubric is a scoring guid composed of set criteria used to evoluate a students peformance product and or project.

1.) Excellant=5pts

2.) Good=4pts

3.) Satisfactory=3pts

4.) Needs Improvement=2pts

5.) Unsatisfactory=1pt

Aspect

1.) Introduction: Gains the attention of the audience. Clearley identifies the topic.
2.) Preparation: Completely prepared, has obviously rehearsed the speech.
3.) Enthusiasm: Facial expresion and body language convey strong enthusiasm and interest.
4.) Eye Contact: Eye contact with audience virtually all the time (exept for brief glances at notes).
5.) Use of Language: Use of language contributes to effectiveness of speech, and vocalized pauses (um, uh, er) not distracting.
6.) Confidence: Speaks neither too quickly nor too slow.
7.) Clarity: Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, no mispronounced words.
8.) Topic: Well focused, creative and appropriate.
9.) Attire; Shirts neatly tucked in skirt and/or pants. No distracting jewelry or accesories.
10.) Cues: Cues the audience that end of the speech is at hand. brings closure. Memorable.