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C2.- Informative Speech 2 - Explanation - Outline
C2.- Informative Speech 2 - Explanation - Outline
Criteria Ratings Pts
INVENTION: Content Development; Support of Thesis
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, thorough development of content, which includes: Well-written main points; Main points well-supported with compelling examples, stories
6 pts
SATISFACTORY: Outline: Use three-column outline format correctly; Identifies distinct main points appropriate for audience and purpose; Connects content development to speech chosen
4 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: Main points present, but unbalanced, overlap,or in other ways are indistinct or inappropriate
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Outline: Unclear main points; Lacks supporting details
pts
10 pts
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ARRANGEMENT: Introduction
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: Introduction includes: Motivating attention-getter that creates desire to listen; Highly important topic; Unique, creative personal credibility; Unique, creative and powerful thesis; Introduction well-developed, satisfying for audience, topic and purpose
4 pts
SATISFACTORY: Introduction includes: Attention-getting device connecting topic to audience; Statement on importance of topic for audience; Speaker credibility; Concrete thesis
3 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: Introduces topic in some way, but introduction may lack: Attention-getter; Clear thesis; Purpose; Audience connection and/or development
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Introduction missing
pts
10 pts
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ARRANGEMENT: Organizational Pattern
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: The outline: Relies on exceptionally clear, logical progression within/between ideas; Organization is compelling and moves audience through speech with ease
6 pts
SATISFACTORY: The outline: Relies on a reasonably clear and logical progression within and between ideas; Body reflects adequate clarity in organization; Is easy to follow, ideas adequately connected
4 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The outline relies on: An organizational pattern that is present but unclear; Awkward transitions
0 pts
DEFICIENT: The outline: Fails to provide a reasonably clear and logical progression within and among ideas; Fails to leave audience with a clear message; Lacks transitions or connections
pts
10 pts
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ARRANGEMENT: Conclusion
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, conclusion is thought-provoking and satisfying
6 pts
SATISFACTORY: Conclusion: Is logically tied to information; Summarizes main points effectively; Leaves audience with adequate final statement
4 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Conclusion: Is inconsistently tied to some information discussed; May lack reference to thesis, review of main points, or thought-provoking final statement
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Conclusion is abrupt or missing
pts
10 pts
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STYLE: Language
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY: Outline relies on: Language that is exceptionally clear, inclusive, vivid and appropriate; Language that enhances audience comprehension and enthusiasm for thesis; Creativity; Strong standards of grammar and usage
6 pts
SATISFACTORY: Outline relies on language that is reasonably clear, vivid, appropriate
4 pts
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Outline relies on inconsistent language choices that may, at times, be unclear for audience or purpose
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Outline relies on: Unclear or inappropriate language; undefined jargon; language that is not inclusive. Language lacks attention to audience and/or purpose.
pts
10 pts
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Total Points: 50 out of 50