Speech Rubric
Language
1:Standard
English
Grammar
Language
2:Standard
English
Mechanics
Language
3:Style/
Word Choice
Speaking &
Listening
6: Oral
Language
Writing 1112
1:
Argumentative
Writing
Writing 1112
5:Plan/
Revise/Edit
TOPIC: _____ Give Me ____, or Give Me Death! OR
Distinguished
(A)
Accomplished
(B)
Demonstrates an
exemplary command
of standard grammar
and usage with very
few, if any, minor
errors.
Demonstrates a solid
command of standard
grammar and usage
although some minor
errors may be present.
Demonstrates an
exemplary command
of standard English
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling, with very
few, if any, minor
errors.
Proficient
(C)
_____ Discrimination
Beginning
(D)
Required
RE-DO
Demonstrates a basic
command of standard
grammar and usage,
although several
obvious errors are
present.
Demonstrates a
weak command of
standard grammar
and/or usage, with
numerous obvious
errors.
Demonstrates a lack of
command of standard
grammar and/or usage.
Multiple errors may
cause distractions or
confusion for the
reader.
Demonstrates a solid
command of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling although some
minor errors may be
present.
Demonstrates a basic
command of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling, although
several obvious errors
are present.
Demonstrates a
weak command of
standard English
capitalization,
punctuation, and/or
spelling, with
numerous obvious
errors.
Demonstrates a lack of
command of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling. Multiple
errors may cause
distractions or
confusion for the
reader.
Word choice, meaning,
and style are creative,
powerful, effective,
and appropriate to the
task.
Word choice, meaning,
and style are effective
and appropriate to the
task.
Word choice, meaning,
and style are
appropriate to the task
with minor lapses.
Word choice,
meaning, and style
are appropriate to
the task, although
some obvious errors
are present.
Word choice, meaning,
and/or style are
inappropriate to the
task. Multiple lapses
distract the reader.
Speech is masterful
and entirely
appropriate to context
and task. Strong
command of formal
spoken English is
demonstrated.
Speech is adapted to
appropriate context and
task. Solid command of
formal spoken English
is demonstrated.
Speech is appropriate to
context and task with a
few minor lapses.
Command of formal
spoken English is
mediocre .
Speech is mostly
appropriate to
context and task
with some obvious
lapses. Command of
formal spoken
English is weak.
Speech may be
inappropriate to context
and/or task. A lack of
command of formal
spoken English is
apparent.
Argument supports
valid claims with
logical reasoning, and
relevant/sufficient
evidence. Rhetorical
devices are present and
skillfully used.
Argument supports
claims with valid
reasoning, and
relevant/sufficient
evidence. Rhetorical
devices are present and
appropriately used.
Argument supports
claims with valid
reasoning, and
relevant/sufficient
evidence. Rhetorical
devices are only
sporadically used.
Argument supports
claims with
somewhat weak
reasoning, and often
irrelevant/
insufficient
evidence. Rhetorical
devices are not
present and/or are
inappropriately used.
Argument does not
support claims with
valid reasoning, and/or
relevant/sufficient
evidence. Rhetorical
devices are entirely
absent/incorrectly used.
Final product shows
thoughtful editing and
revision, both of
writer's work and the
incorporated works of
others. Few, if any,
errors are present.
Final product shows
some editing and
revision of the writer's
work and the
incorporated works of
others. Some minor
proofreading errors or
typos are present.
Final product shows
little editing or revision
of either the writer's
work or the
incorporated works of
others. Proofreading
errors or typos are
obvious.
Final products needs
editing and revision
of either the writer's
work or the
incorporated works
of others. Multiple
proofreading error or
typos are present
throughout the piece.
Final product is clearly
a rough draft with no
editing or revision.
Extensive proofreading
errors or typos
throughout the piece.