Applied Speech - Evaluation Form for Controversial ...



Grading Rubric Form for GRADUATION SPEECH - 200 Points

Student Speaking Date

Time: _____________ (5 minutes) Under or overtime will cost 3 pts. per 10 sec. or part of 10 sec.; stopped at 6 minutes

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Organizational Structure (50 points) (Checkmark will indicate the item was presented)

____________ Attention Getter (10) ____________ Transitions/Moves (5)

____________ Personal Story (struggles and/or accomplishments) (8) ____________ Conclusion/Final Thoughts (7)

____________ School Description (8)

____________ Advice to Fellow Graduates (7)

____________ Thank-You Words (words of gratitude and appreciation) (5)

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Quality and Effectiveness (60 points)

Area to Improve Area of Strength

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0 2 4 6 8 10

To what degree was the introduction interesting and appropriate?

Attention Getter appropriate and interesting

Thesis clearly stated

Justification clearly given

Credibility established

Previewed points: clear and simply worded

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0 2 4 6 8 10

To what degree was the speech focus clearly defined?

What are your personal experiences? Explained specific experiences that led you to Info Tech and graduation?

Who has influenced you? How have others influenced you?

How would you describe the school community? What have you learned at Info Tech—from your peers, teachers, etc.?

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0 2 4 6 8 10

To what degree was the evidence supporting your speech’s main ideas offered?

Clearly identified the supporting evidence? Clearly explained the supporting evidence?

Explained how the evidence supports your experiences? Explained the significance of the evidence?

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0 2 4 6 8 10

To what degree were the sources credible and persuasive?

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0 2 4 6 8 10

To what degree did the conclusion leave a strong final impression?

Inspirational words were offered

Summarized the ideas presented in your speech

Ended with a Strong Final Thought

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0 2 4 6 8 10

How would you describe the general inspiration of the presentation?

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Delivery (90 points) Area to Improve Area of Strength

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Eye Contact: 0 2 4 6 8 10

Did the student have eye contact distributed equally with the entire audience?

Relied on notes/assistance too much Nearly memorized speech, with great eye contact

Focused only on certain people Looked around the entire room

Need to look at the extreme sides of the room Looked at the people on the extremes!

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Posture: 00 2 4 6 8 10

Did the student stand up straight & keep weight balanced evenly on both feet without locking knees?

Swaying, leaning to one side Stood up straight!

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Gestures: 0 2 4 6 8 10

Did the student use effective gestures that were big and above the waist?

Clasped hands together or behind back Very natural gesturing

Played with fingers or jewelry Definite, energetic gesturing

Held an arm, crossed arms Able to keep hands relaxed to sides when not gesturing

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Facial 0 2 4 6 8 10

Expressions: Did the student use appropriate, animated facial expressions?

Smile! Great smile!

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Volume: 0 2 4 6 8 10

Did the student use appropriate volume so everyone in the room could easily hear?

Louder! Easily heard

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Articulation: 0 2 4 6 8 10

Did the student use clear articulation and pronounce words correctly?

Dropping “g” off “ing” words Hit word endings nicely

Articulate word endings to prevent running words together No slurring

Because instead of becuz

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Vocal 0 2 4 6 8 10

Expression: Did the student use variety in rate, pitch, & volume plus have good vocal quality?

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Composure: 0 2 4 6 8 10

Did the student appear to be confident by displaying fluency, vocal confidence, & controlled body?

Vocalized Pauses No vocalized pauses!

Fidgeting with hair, clothing, jewelry, fingers Looked very relaxed

Stepping around nervously Looked in control

Breathe deep! Great breathing

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Energy & 0 2 4 6 8 10

Enthusiasm: Did the student present a positive energized image with pizzazz?!

Energize! Wow!

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Grading Values

________ of 50 points for Organizational Structure

________ of 60 points for Quality and Effectiveness

________ of 90 points for Delivery

________ Undertime or Overtime Penalty

________ of _______ Total Points Possible

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