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1 | Public speaking assignment | Name: | ||||||
2 | Date: | |||||||
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4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Notes: | ||
5 | Volume Control | |||||||
6 | Volume is used effectively to project to fill the performance space. Volume is also used to highlight the significance of specific parts of the text. | |||||||
7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Notes: | ||
8 | Emotional Projection | |||||||
9 | The use of the tonal and musical qualities of the voice necessary to demonstrate the appropriate emotional value of the performance. | |||||||
10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Notes: | ||
11 | Pacing | |||||||
12 | The use of speed and dramatic pauses necessary for the audience to process the impact of important words and phrases of the piece. | |||||||
13 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Notes: | ||
14 | Gestures and Movement | |||||||
15 | The use of body position, facial expressions, posture and gestures necessary to interact with the audience and draw them in visually to the performance. Movement on the stage and eye contact are required when appropriate. | |||||||
16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Notes: | ||
17 | Practiced and Polished | |||||||
18 | Whether memorized or not, the presentation of the piece as a combination of the components above seem well coordinated and practiced so that few errors or inconsistencies occur, allowing the audience to pay attention to the message of the piece. | |||||||
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21 | Total Points possible: | Rubric Average: | ||||||
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23 | Final Grade: | |||||||