Speech Rubric

A rubric is a scoring guide composed of set criteria used to evaluate a students perfornance, product and/or project.
1. Excellent=5 pts.
2. Good= 4 pts.
3. Satisfactory=3 pts.
4. Needs Improvment=2 pts.
5. Unsatisfactory=1 pt.

Aspect
1. Introduction: Gains the attention of the audience. Clearly identifes the topic.
2. Preparation: Completely prepared, has obviously rehearsed the speech
3. Enthusiasm: Facial expression and body language convey strong enthuslasm and interest.
4. Eye Contact: Eye contact with audience virtually all the time ( except for brief glances at notes).
5. Use of language: Use of language contributes to effectiveness of speech, and vocalized pauses ( um,uh,er) not distacting.
6. Confidence: Speaks neither too quickly nor too slowly.
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 skirts and/ or pants. No distracting jewelry or accesories.
10. Cues: Cues the audience that end of the speech is at hand. Brings clousure. Memorable.
11. Time: Within alloted time.