EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH RUBRIC
Student Name_________________________
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Student ID___________________ Sec
Topic:____________________________________________________________________
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Introduction
An adequate strategy
employed for starting
the speech. The used
strategy/hook requires
improvement to gain
the audience's
attention. (1 Mark)
A well throughout
strategy employed to
start the speech. The
used hook is effective
and impactful in
gaining the audience’s
attention(2 Marks
Hook/ Attention
Getter
No significant
strategy employed
for starting the
speech. Lack of
hook or the hook
used is ineffective.
(0 Marks)
Audience Relevance
) some background
the significance of
information about the the topic is firmly
topic is
established 1 Mark)
Provided (0.5 Marks)
topic is clearly
connected to this
specific audience (2
Marks
Thesis statement
Thesis is missing
Thesis statement is
entirely. The student clear, complete,
rushed towards the
single declarative
main argument before sentence, (1-2Mark)
listing them for the
audience (0 Marks)
Student uses
carefully chosen
language that sets the
tone and direction for
the speech (3 Marks
Speech body
Content
Idea development
lacks relevance to
the given
theme/topic.
Demonstrates
limited
understanding of the
topic and the given
argument is not
logical and lacks
conviction (1
Marks)
Speech could benefit
from more focus.
Shows moderate
evidence of
understanding the
topic. The presented
logic related to the
topic was plausible
but require more
clarity
(2.5-3Marks)
Speech on the selected
topic is focused and
relevant.
It
is
convincing and shows a
strong understanding of
the topic. Ideas have
been discussed in detail.
Logical
idea
development
(4-5Marks)
Organization/Clarity Audience cannot
understand the speech
because there is no
sequence to the ideas
presented. (1 Mark)
The student presents
information in a
logical sequence
which the audience
can follow. (2
Marks)
Student has a good
hook and presents
information in a logical,
interesting sequence
which the audience can
easily follow. (3
Marks)
There was no use of
oral footnotes. The
provided quote was
not added in the
speech by the student.
(0 Marks)
The quote was
incorporated in the
speech but was not
properly cited by
using oral footnotes.
(2 Marks)
The quotation was
added and proper
evidence was provided
by the student in the
speech. (3 Marks)
Use of Oral
Footnotes
Conclusion
Signal Conclusion
No conclusion, the
Signaled the
speech ended abruptly conclusion but rushed
towards ending the
(0 Marks)
speech. ( 1 Mark)
Signals the conclusion
and sums up the points
made in the speech
effectively. (2 Marks)
Reviews
purpose/thesis and
main point
Fails to restate thesis
statement (0 Marks)
Reviews some of the
main points. Mostly
repeats the thesis
statement exactly . ( 1
Mark
synthesize the
information
from the body of the
speech in a creative way
(2 Marks
Memorable close
Fails to give a take
away statement(0
Marks)
Manages to state one
last sentence is
provided after review
that closes speech . (
1 Mark)
uses a rhetorical device
related to the topic, that
signals the end of the
speech. a link has been
provided to the
attention getter and/or
closing thought in a
creative way
(2 Marks
Verbal cues
Vocabulary
Vocabulary choices
are unclear and fail to
support the
effectiveness of the
speech (0.5Marks)
Presenter somewhat
makes use of the
specific vocabulary
which partially
supports the
effectiveness of the
speech and the
expression of ideas.
(1.5Marks)
Presenter mostly uses
the specified
vocabulary which
enhances the
effectiveness of the
speech. (2Marks)
Volume Clarity
Pronunciation
Student mumbles, has
a very low voice and
does not use any tonal
differences. The
audience is not clear
about the ideas
presented.
(0.5Marks)
Student’s voice is
clear, but part of the
audience still has
some difficulty
hearing the speech.
Tone barely changes.
(1Marks)
Mispronunciations are
apparent. Makes more
than 4 pronunciation
mistakes (0 Marks)
Some words are
mispronounced.
Makes 2-3 errors. (1
Mark)
Student uses a clear
voice, rhythm and tone,
so that all audience
members can hear the
speech. (1.5-2Marks)
Speech is free of
mispronunciations.
Makes 1 error only. (
2
Marks)
Non-Verbal Cues
Confidence /Attitude
Speaks with little or no
enthusiasm, poise and
assurance and is not
able to engage the
audience's interest in
their idea. (0.5Marks)
Speaks with some
enthusiasm, poise
and assurance but is
somewhat to attain
the audience interest.
(1Mark)
Speaks with
enthusiasm, pose and
assurance, which
keeps the students
engaged. (2Marks)
Eye Contact
Makes very little or
no eye contact with
the
audience.
(0Marks)
Maintains
eye
contact with some
students in the class.
(1Mark)
Maintains
eye
contact
with
everyone in the
room.(2Marks)
Posture
Student slumps or
fidgets during the
speech. (0.5
Marks)
Occasionally sways Posture is
or fidgets, but stands professional as the
up straight. (1Mark) presenter. No
rocking, swaying and
fidgeting(2Marks)
Gestures
Lack of supporting
gestures or the
ones used distract
from the speech.
(0.5 Marks)
Gestures are mostly
free from distraction
but do not add to the
speech delivery.
(1Mark)
Gestures are
purposeful and add to
the delivery of the
speech. (1.5-2 Marks)
Time Management
The speech did not
finish on time. The
presenter went
overtime or did not
utilize their time well
(0.5Marks)
The presentation
finished on time but
hurried through the
speech to achieve
that. (1Mark)
Finished the speech
within the prescribed
time
with
appropriate pacing.
(2Marks)
Total: _40________
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