Intro Speech

ARRANGEMENT - Introduction

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4 pts

EXEMPLARY: Introduction includes: Motivating, attention-getter, creates desire to listen; Highly important topic; Unique, creative personal credibility statement; Unique, creative and powerful thesis; Introduction well-developed, satisfying for audience, topic and purpose

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3 pts

SATISFACTORY: Introduction includes: Attention-getting device connecting topic and audience; Statement on importance of topic for audience; Speaker credibility; Concise thesis

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2 pts

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Introduces in some way, but introduction may lack: attention-getter, clear thesis, purpose, audience connection and/or development

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1 pts

DEFICIENT: Introduction missing; Stated “my topic is” or something similar just to start talking

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4 pts

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ARRANGEMENT - Organizational Pattern

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4 pts

EXEMPLARY: The speech: Relies on exceptionally clear, logical progression within/between ideas; Leaves audience with undeniable message; Organization compelling, moves audience through speech with ease; Varies transitions

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3 pts

SATISFACTORY: The speech: Uses organization appropriate for assignment/purpose; Relies on reasonably clear and logical progression within/between ideas; Leaves audience with clear message; Is easy to follow, ideas adequately connected

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2 pts

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The speech relies on an organizational pattern that is present but unclear; Awkward transitions

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1 pts

DEFICIENT: The speech: Fails to provide clear and logical progression within/among ideas; Fails to leave audience with a clear message; Lacks transitions or connections

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4 pts

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ARRANGEMENT - Conclusion

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4 pts

EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, conclusion is thought-provoking and satisfying

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3 pts

SATISFACTORY: Conclusion: Is logically tied to information; Summarizes may points effectively; Leaves audience with an adequate final statement

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2 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

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1 pts

DEFICIENT: Conclusion is abrupt; speech just stops rather than summarizes or concludes

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4 pts

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STYLE - Language

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2 pts

EXEMPLARY: Language choices (are) Exceptionally clear, inclusive, vivid and creative; Enhance audience comprehension, enthusiasm for thesis; Varied in sentence structure, word choice; Strong in standards of grammar, usage

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1.5 pts

SATISFACTORY: Speech relies on language that is reasonably clear, vivid, appropriate

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1 pts

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Speech relies on inconsistent language choices that may, at times, be unclear for audience or purpose

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0.5 pts

DEFICIENT: Speech relies on: Unclear or inappropriate language; Undefined jargon; Language that is not inclusive; Language lacks attention to audience and/or purpose

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2 pts

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DELIVERY - Physical Delivery

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2 pts

EXEMPLARY: Speaker demonstrates polished techniques of physical delivery; Physical delivery consistently supports verbal message and enhances speaker credibility; Physical delivery adds interest; Speaker is comfortable

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1.5 pts

SATISFACTORY: Speaker demonstrates acceptable posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and dress; Physical delivery generally supports message in ways that neither distract from the speaker’s credibility nor interfere with the message

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1 pts

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The speaker, at times, rely on inconsistent delivery choices that include: Awkward posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and/or dress; Posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and/or dress that detract from speaker credibility or distract audience from message

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0.5 pts

DEFICIENT: Reading speech or insufficient eye contact or poise

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2 pts

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DELIVERY - Vocal Delivery

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2 pts

EXEMPLARY: Strong vocal variety; Effective volume; Invites positive connection with audience; Creates attention, interest throughout

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1.5 pts

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Ineffective or awkward use of vocal variety and volume

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1 pts

SATISFACTORY: Adequate use of vocal variety; Strong volume; Few vocal fillers

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0.5 pts

DEFICIENT: Inadequate volume and/or tone; Verbal fillers distracting

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2 pts

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DELIVERY - Timing

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2 pts

Meets the stated time requirements.

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0 pts

Fails to meet the stated time requirements.

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2 pts

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Range

threshold: 5 pts

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5 pts

Full Marks

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0 pts

No Marks

pts

5 pts

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Intro Speech

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