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ENGLISH 2 Informative Speech Rubric Name:___________________________Content Rubric54320Introduction Attention getterLinkThesisPreview____/5 PointsUsed appropriate attention-getter; connected to the speech topic; link is present; thesis clearly introduces topic with an effective preview statement. Attention getter does not fully engage audience, somewhat cliché; link is present with clear thesis; preview statement is clear and effective.Very weak attention-getter; link is present with a vague or unclear thesis statement; preview does not effectively introduce speech.Weak attention-getter; link is present with a simple thesis statement; preview is ineffective.Introduction is missing an element, either: attention getter, link, thesis or preview.Ideas Body #1Total x 2___/10 Points Ideas fully explain and give a detailed account of first main point and are supported fully with research and details. Organization of ideas is logical and adds to the understanding of topic. Ideas explain and give a somewhat detailed account of first main point. Ideas are mostly supported with research and are organized in a logical manner. Ideas somewhat explain and give a detailed account of first main point, although more detail/explanation is needed for full understanding. Ideas are somewhat supported by research. Information is somewhat disorganized in logic. Ideas do not fully explain or give details of first main point. Significant details and explanation would need to be added for full understanding. Ideas are not fully supported through research. Information is disorganized in logic. No details or research supports first main point. No research is presented. Ideas Body#2Total x 2___/10 PointIdeas fully explain and give a detailed account of second main point and are supported fully with research and details. Organization of ideas is logical and adds to the understanding of topic. Ideas explain and give a somewhat detailed account of second main point. Ideas are mostly supported with research and are organized in a logical manner.Ideas somewhat explain and give a detailed account of second main point, although more detail/explanation is needed for full understanding. Ideas are somewhat supported by research. Information is somewhat disorganized in logicIdeas do not fully explain or give details of second main point. Significant details and explanation would need to be added for full understanding. Ideas are not fully supported through research. Information is disorganized in logic.No details or research supports second main point. No research is presented.Ideas Body #3Total x 2___/10 PointIdeas fully explain and give a detailed account of third main point and are supported fully with research and detailed. Organization of ideas is logical and adds to the understanding of topic. Ideas explain and give a somewhat detailed account of third main point. Ideas are mostly supported with research and are organized in a logical manner.Ideas somewhat explain and give a detailed account of third main point, although more detail/explanation is needed for full understanding. Ideas are somewhat supported by research. Information is somewhat disorganized in logicIdeas do not fully explain or give details of third main point. Significant details and explanation would need to be added for full understanding. Ideas are not fully supported through research. Information is disorganized in logic.No details or research supports third main point. No research is presented.Conclusion Re-State ThesisSummaryClincher____/5 PointsAll components are present and effective. Re-statement of thesis and summary successfully highlights main points of speech and succinctly wraps up ideas.All components are present and somewhat effective. Re-statement of thesis and summary is somewhat effective in highlighting main idea of speech. All components are present, but are weak. Summary does not highlight all main points and there is not a clear or impactful clincher. Missing components of conclusion. Conclusion is not effective in summary or wrap up. Does not attempt to conclude or wrap-up. Speech may end abruptly. Research & Verbal Citations Total x 2___/10 PointEvidence of research is explicit throughout speech and verbal citations follow correct format in all citations. 6 citations are heard (2 from each source.) Evidence of research is explicit throughout speech. Verbal citations follow correct format in all citations. 5 citations are heard (at least once from each source) Evidence of research is somewhat present throughout speech. Verbal citations are correct in format in all citations. 4 citations are heard (at least once from each source) Evidence of research is present throughout speech, although some citations are not delivered in correct format. 3 citations are heard (at least once from each source)Evidence of research not present. No verbal citations used OR citations not delivered in correct format. Comments:Content Total: _____/ 50Nonverbal Rubric54320GesturesHand/Arm movements____/5 PointsAll movements are purposeful and do not distract from speech. Movement enhances delivery and content and indicates confidence. Movements are mostly purposeful; may have 1 or 2 distracting movements. Movements somewhat enhance delivery. Movements are somewhat distracting and do not enhance delivery and content. Movements indicate nervousness or lack of practice. Movements are distracting and do not enhance speech. Movements indicate a significant lack of practice/preparation. Severely distracting movements or inappropriate or disrespectful gesture demonstrated. Appearance Dress____/5 PointsProfessional attire and overall composure is appropriate and effective for presentationAttempts to appear professional and composed for presentation but effort is not fully executedClothing was not distracting but did not show a professional demeanor.Clothing was inappropriate or unprofessional and proved to be a deterrent from the presentation.(Not applicable)Voice VolumeToneArticulation____/5 PointsEasily heard and understood by ENTIRE audience; voice used inflection effectively; tone of voice matches tone of informationEasily heard and understood by entire audience. Vocal inflection was present, but not always consistent. Tone of voice matched tone of info.Most words understandable; can be heard most of the time. Vocal inflection was present, but inconsistently. Tone of voice matched. Some words unclear, mumbled or slurred; Sometimes difficult to hear; Sometimes monotoneDifficult to understand, inaudible, and/or monotone. Expressions Facial movementsEmotion expressed____/5 PointsFacial expressions are appropriate and demonstrate the overall mood and tone of the speech throughout the entire speech. Speaker’s facial expressions are engaging for the audience. Facial expressions are appropriate and demonstrate the overall mood and tone of the speech for the majority of the speech. Speaker’s facial expressions are somewhat engaging for the audience.Facial expressions are appropriate and somewhat demonstrate the overall mood and tone of the speech at times during the speech. Speaker’s facial expressions are inconsistent and only somewhat engaging. Facial expressions rarely demonstrate the overall mood and tone of the speech. Facial expressions rarely engage the audience. The speaker does not engage their face or the audience through their facial expressions; very little facial movement is seen. Eye Contact ____/5 PointsLooks at entire audience with confidence; can see eyes at all times Does not read speechLooks at most of the audience; looks at outline a few too many times; strong attempts to make eye contact. Looks up and down frequently in attempt to make eye contact; shows lack of practiceVery little eye contact made; attempts to look up from outline, but majority of speech is read. No eye contact with audience. Simply read outline throughout entire speech. Body Language PostureConfidence____/5 PointsSpeaker exudes confidence through posture and stands up straight with no fidgeting movement.Speaker exudes confident through posture and stands up straight throughout most of speech with minimal fidgeting.Speaker sometimes exudes confidence through posture. Speaker leans on podium too often or fidgeting is somewhat distracting.Speaker does not exude confidence through posture. Speaker is consistently leaning on podium or fidgeting is distracting.Speaker leans on podium for entire speech and/or has severely distracting body language. Time 5-7 minutesSpeech Time: ____/5 PointsSpeech was 5 to 7 minutes long with no stalling for time. Speech was between 4:30 -4:59 or 7:10 – 7:30 minutes long Speech was under 4:30 minutes long or over 8 minutes long OR Speech was 5 -7 minute with stalling for time. Speech was under 3 minutes long or over 12 minutes long.Speech was under 1 minute long. Comments:Nonverbal Speaking Total: _____/ 35-64770192405Informative Speech Total: _____ / 8500Informative Speech Total: _____ / 85 ................
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