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Speech of Introduction
Speech of Introduction
Criteria Ratings Pts
Content Development; Support of Thesis
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY- Well-written main points, main points well-supported with compelling examples/stories
6 pts
SATISFACTORY
4 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT
0 pts
DEFICIENT
pts
10 pts
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Introduction
threshold: pts
5 pts
Exemplary- Motivating attention-getter, creates desire to listen, highly important to topic; unique, creative, personal credibility statement; creative thesis; well-developed, satisfying for audience, topic, and purpose
3 pts
SATISFACTORY- Attention getting device connects topic to audience; statement on importance to audience; speaker credibility; concise thesis
2 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT- Intorduces topic in some way but may lack attention-getter, clear thesis, purpose, audience connection, and/or development
0 pts
DEFICIENT- Introduction missing. Stated, "My topic is..." or similar to start speech
pts
5 pts
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Organizational Pattern
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY- Relies on exceptionally clear, logical progession within/between ideas; Organization compelling, moves audience through speech with ease
3 pts
SATISFACTORY- Relies on a reasonably clear and logical progression withi/between ideas; Body reflect adequate clarity; easy to floow; lideas adequately connected
2 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT- Relies on pattern that is preset but unclear; awkward transitions
0 pts
DEFICIENT- Fails to provide a clear and logical progession; fails to leave clear message; lacks transitions or connections
pts
5 pts
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Conclusion
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY- Thought-provoking and satisfying
3 pts
SATISFACTORY- Logically tied to information; summarizes main points effectively; leaves audience with an adequate final statement
2 pts
NEEDS DEVELPOMENT- Inconsistenltly tied to information discussed; may lack reference to thesis, review main points, or thought-provoking final statement
0 pts
DEFICIENT- Abrupt; speaker stops rahter than summarizes or conclude; ends with "That's all I've got" or similar statment
pts
5 pts
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Language
threshold: pts
5 pts
EXEMPLARY- Exceptionally clear; inclusive, vivid, and creative; enhance audience comprehension, enthusiasm for thesis; strong grammar.usage
3 pts
SATISFACTORY- Language is clear, vivid, and apporpriate
2 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT- Inconsisitent language choices that may, at tmies, be unclear for audience or purpose.
0 pts
DEFICIENT- Unclear or inappopriate language; undefined jargon; lacks attention to audience or purpose
pts
5 pts
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Physical Delivery
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY- Polished physical delivery techniques; delivery consistently supports verbal message and enhacnes speaker credibility; adds interest; speaker is comfortable
6 pts
SATISFACTORY- Acceptable posture and nonverbals, eye contact, and dress; generally supports message not distracting from message or credibility
4 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT- Inconsistent delivery with awkward posture, nonverbals, eye contact, or dress; posture, etc detract from message and decrease credibility
0 pts
DEFICIENT- Reading speech, insuficient eye contact or poise
pts
10 pts
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Vocal Delivery
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY- Vocal variety, effective volume, invites connection with audience, creates attention or interest
6 pts
SATISFACTORY- Adequate use of vocal variety, strong volume, few vocal fillers
4 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT- Ineffective ro awkward use of variety or volume
0 pts
DEFICIENT- Inadequate volume/variety, fillers distracting
pts
10 pts
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TIMING
threshold: pts
10 pts
EXEMPLARY- Meets time requirements
8 pts
SATISFACTORY- Meets time requirements
6 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT- Fails to meet time requirement
0 pts
DEIFICIENT- Fails to meet time requirement
pts
10 pts
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Total Points: 60 out of 60