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Introduction Speech Outline Rubric
Introduction Speech Outline Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
INVENTION: Content Development; Support of Thesis
threshold: pts
2 pts
EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, thorough development of content, which includes: • Well-written main points • Main points well-supported with compelling examples, stories
1 pts
SATISFACTORY: Outline • Uses three-column outline format correctly • Identifies distinct main points appropriate for audience and purpose •Connects content development to speech chosen
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Outline • Unclear main points • Lacks supporting details
0 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: Outline « Main points present, but unbalanced, overlap, or in other ways are indistinct or Inappropriate
pts
2 pts
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ARRANGEMENT: Introduction
threshold: pts
2 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
1 pts
SATISFACTORY: Introduction includes: •Attention-getting device connecting topic to audience • Statement on importance of topic for audience •Speaker credibility • Concise thesis
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Introduction missing
0 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: Introduces topic in some way, but introduction may lack •Attention-getter •Clear thesis • Purpose •Audience connection and/or development
pts
2 pts
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ARRANGEMENT: Organizational Pattern
threshold: pts
2 pts
EXEMPLARY: The outline • Relies on exceptionally clear, logical progression within/ between ideas " Organization is compelling and moves audience through speech with ease
1 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
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
0 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: The outline relies on •An organizational pattern that is present but unclear » Awkward transitions
pts
2 pts
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ARRANGEMENT: Conclusion
threshold: pts
2 pts
EXEMPLARY: In addition to satisfactory, conclusion • Is thought-provoking and satisfying
1 pts
SATISFACTORY: Conclusion • Is logically tied to information » Summarizes main points effectively • Leaves audience with adequate final statement
0 pts
DEFICIENT: Conclusion is •Abrupt or missing
0 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: Conclusion • Is inconsistently tied to some information discussed • May lack reference to thesis, review of main points, or thought-provoking final statement
pts
2 pts
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STYLE: Language
threshold: pts
2 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
1 pts
SATISFACTORY: Outline relies on language tnat Is reasonably clear, vivid, appropriate
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
0 pts
NEEDS DEVELOPMENT: Outline relies on • Inconsistent language choices that may, at times, be unclear for audience or purpose
pts
2 pts
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Total Points: 10 out of 10