Applied Speech - Evaluation Form for Controversial Educational Issue Presentation - 100 Points

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 ImproveArea of Strength

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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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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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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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To what degree were the sources credible and persuasive?

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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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How would you describe the general inspiration of the presentation?

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Delivery (90 points)Area to ImproveArea of Strength

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Eye Contact:0246810

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

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

Focused only on certain peopleLooked around the entire room

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

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Posture: 00246810

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

Swaying, leaning to one sideStood up straight!

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Gestures:0246810

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

Clasped hands together or behind backVery natural gesturing

Played with fingers or jewelryDefinite, energetic gesturing

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

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Facial 0246810

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

Smile!Great smile!

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Volume:0246810

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

Louder!Easily heard

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Articulation:0246810

Did the student use clear articulation and pronounce words correctly?

Dropping “g” off “ing” wordsHit word endings nicely

Articulate word endings to prevent running words togetherNo slurring

Because instead of becuz

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Vocal0246810

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

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Composure:0246810

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

Vocalized PausesNo vocalized pauses!

Fidgeting with hair, clothing, jewelry, fingersLooked very relaxed

Stepping around nervouslyLooked in control

Breathe deep!Great breathing

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Energy &0246810

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