Speech Rubric

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1	Students will be able to plan, organize, prepare and present a speech using the five speech elements from the speech outline.
2	Element	Superior Understanding	Advanced Understanding	Intermediate Understanding	Understanding	Little to no Understanding

3	Students stand and give a speech on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with an understanding of the following element: The Capture	Students stand poised and confident speaking on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with a superior understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Capture grabs the audience's attention, sets up the topic, and is used throughout the speech as a transitional element as well as concludes the speech.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an advanced understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Capture grabs the audience's attention, sets up the topic, and is used throughout the speech as a transitional element.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an intermediate understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Capture grabs the audience's attention and sets up the topic.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Capture somewhat grabs the audience's attention.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows knowledge of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Capture is attempted and may or may not get the audience's attention.
4	Students stand and give a speech on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with an understanding of the following element: The Thesis	Students stand poised and confident speaking on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with a superior understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Thesis that states the topic, establishes a framework for the presentation, lays out at least three clear and concise points that outline the purpose of the presentation, and are appropriate for the topic and audience.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an advanced understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Thesis that states the topic, establishes a framework for the presentation, lays out at least three clear points that are appropriate for the topic and audience.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an intermediate understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Thesis that states the topic, establishes a framework, lays out at least three points that are appropriate for the topic.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Thesis that states the topic with a minimum of three points related to the topic.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows knowledge of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Thesis that states the topic with three points.
5	Students stand and give a speech on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with an understanding of the following element: Transitions	Students stand poised and confident speaking on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with a superior understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: Transitions that present information in a logical sequence, establish a framework for the presentation, connect one idea to another, connect the intro to the body, each point and conclusion, and use appropriate vocabulary that helps the audience flow the presentation.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an advanced understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: Transitions that present information in a logical sequence, establish a framework for the presentation, connect one idea to another, connect the intro to the body, each point and conclusion.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an intermediate understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: Transitions that present information in a logical sequence, connect the intro to the body, each point and conclusion.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: Transitions that connect the intro to the body, each point and conclusion.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows knowledge of the speech outline with the following criteria: Transitions are used inappropriately in an attempt to connect the intro to the body, each point and conclusion.
6	Students stand and give a speech on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with an understanding of the following element: The Body	Students stand poised and confident speaking on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with a superior understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Body contains accurate information with the appropriate amount of material prepared to meet time constraints, points made reflect well their relative importance with two pieces of evidence (for each point), all of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an advanced understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Body contains accurate information with the appropriate amount of material prepared to meet time constraints, points made reflect well their relative importance with two pieces of evidence (for each point), all of the evidence and examples are relevant explanations that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an intermediate understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Body contains information with the appropriate amount of material prepared to meet time constraints, points made reflect two pieces of evidence (for each point), evidence and examples are relevant explanations that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Body contains two pieces of evidence (for each point), evidence and examples supports the author's position.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows knowledge of the speech outline with the following criteria: The Body may or may not contains two pieces of evidence (for each point).
7	Students stand and give a speech on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with an understanding of the following element: Conclusion	Students stand poised and confident speaking on a topic of their choosing in an organized manner with a superior understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Conclusion that is strong and leaves the listener solidly understanding the speakers position, effectively restates the thesis summarizing the major points in the same order as given in the body, provides the listener with a “take-home” or "call to action" statement.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an advanced understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Conclusion that leaves the listener understanding the speakers position, effectively restates the thesis summarizing the major points in the same order as given in the body, provides the listener with a “take-home” or "call to action" statement.	Students stand confidently speaking on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an intermediate understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Conclusion that leaves the listener understanding the speakers position, restates the thesis summarizing the major points in the same order as given in the body, provides the listener with a “take-home” or "call to action" statement.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows an understanding of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Conclusion that restates the thesis summarizing the major points in the same order as given in the body and provides the listener with a “take-home” or "call to action" statement.	Students stand and speak on a topic of their choosing in a manner that shows knowledge of the speech outline with the following criteria: A Conclusion that somewhat restates the thesis and may or may not provide the listener with a “take-home” or "call to action" statement.
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