Name: _____________________________________Grade level: 1
Standards
Ratings: 1 —
3
(see key below)
Poise

Energy is calm and clean, without showing nervousness.
Gesture
&
Enthusiasm

Facial expressions & body language show a sincere interest and an appropriate
enthusiasm in giving details or information.
Volume

Voice is loud enough to be heard easily but is not too loud.
Pitch
&
Tone

Pitch (sound) & tone (vocal attitude toward your speech) are emotionally
appropriate. Voice has natural (not overly-practiced) energy, enthusiasm, and
inflection (rise and fall).
Clarity

Pronunciation is as clear and easy to understand as possible.
Pace

Pace is appropriate: is not too fast and not too slow; and is steady.
Eye Contact

Eye contact reaches everyone in the room in a regular, calm, and controlled way.
Preparedness

Delivery and content show signs of good rehearsal and planning without
sounding memorized, avoiding “umm’s” and gaps.
Content
&
Organization

Speech provides plenty of interesting details and information about oneself.
Wording

Wording is smooth, interesting, and appropriate.
Time
1:00 – 3:00 minutes: ____________
Scoring Key
1 = Needs Improvement
2= Good
3= Excellent
Final Grade:
_________ / 30