Expository Speech
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Speaking Time:_________________________________
A – (Excellent) Clear, coherent, logical structure. The information is clear and supported with specific evidence to back it
up while avoiding offending the audience. No bias is shown. Voice is easily heard, eye contact is consistently made, and the
pace is consistently average. Speaker uses correct grammatical conventions and pronounces difficult words with ease.
Speaker demonstrates knowledge and is able to answer any questions logically and without bias. Timing is impeccable.
B – (Above Average) Speaker demonstrates a knowledge of the subject and presents a clear, coherent, logical speech.
There may be little evidence of bias, and organization may be a little scattered. Voice level, eye contact, or pace may need
some improvement. Speaker may have trouble with pronunciation or grammar occasionally. (Speaker could have some, but
not all of these issues.)
C – (Average) Speaker may have difficulty presenting the information with clear structure or may lack a coherent structure.
He/she does not present a mastery of the subject and needs improvement on voice level, eye contact, or pace (possibly due to
reading rather than speaking). Speaker consistently struggles with pronunciation or grammar. Time requirements may not be
met. Interaction with the audience is minimal. Bias on the subject may be evident.
D – (Below Average) Speaker is unable to clearly present the information, or it is lacking in validity, specific details, or
organization. Speaker may not meet time requirements. Speaker seems unprepared because of vague or nonexistent factual
support to information. There is consistent struggling with pronunciation or grammar. He/she does not present a mastery of
the subject and needs significant improvement on voice level, eye contact, or pace (possibly due to reading rather than
speaking).
F – (Unacceptable) Speaker is unable to meet most of the requirements of the speech.
Information is weak and
unorganized. Lack of preparation is obvious in the speaker’s inability to maintain a logical pattern of information or to even
present any information. There is consistent struggling with grammar conventions and pronunciation. Speaker needs
improvement on all areas of public speaking.
Expository Speech
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Speaking Time:_________________________________
A – (Excellent) Clear, coherent, logical structure. The information is clear and supported with specific evidence to back it
up while avoiding offending the audience. No bias is shown. Voice is easily heard, eye contact is consistently made, and the
pace is consistently average. Speaker uses correct grammatical conventions and pronounces difficult words with ease.
Speaker demonstrates knowledge and is able to answer any questions logically and without bias. Timing is impeccable.
B – (Above Average) Speaker demonstrates a knowledge of the subject and presents a clear, coherent, logical speech.
There may be little evidence of bias, and organization may be a little scattered. Voice level, eye contact, or pace may need
some improvement. Speaker may have trouble with pronunciation or grammar occasionally. (Speaker could have some, but
not all of these issues.)
C – (Average) Speaker may have difficulty presenting the information with clear structure or may lack a coherent structure.
He/she does not present a mastery of the subject and needs improvement on voice level, eye contact, or pace (possibly due to
reading rather than speaking). Speaker consistently struggles with pronunciation or grammar. Time requirements may not be
met. Interaction with the audience is minimal. Bias on the subject may be evident.
D – (Below Average) Speaker is unable to clearly present the information, or it is lacking in validity, specific details, or
organization. Speaker may not meet time requirements. Speaker seems unprepared because of vague or nonexistent factual
support to information. There is consistent struggling with pronunciation or grammar. He/she does not present a mastery of
the subject and needs significant improvement on voice level, eye contact, or pace (possibly due to reading rather than
speaking).
F – (Unacceptable) Speaker is unable to meet most of the requirements of the speech.
Information is weak and
unorganized. Lack of preparation is obvious in the speaker’s inability to maintain a logical pattern of information or to even
present any information. There is consistent struggling with grammar conventions and pronunciation. Speaker needs
improvement on all areas of public speaking.