ENGL 311 Public Speaking
JUC Semester 362
Midterm LB
Informative Speech
ENGL 311 Public Speaking
Midterm LB Instructions:
th
Date/Time: Sunday, February 28
3rd, 4th and 5th periods
Prepare a speech of 5 to 10 minutes that is informative in nature and incorporates all the elements of speech
making as indicated in our textbook, class lectures and discussion and any other materials included in this course,
up to this point in the semester.
Requirements:
1. Topic must be Informative.
2. Must comply with the prescribed Grading Rubric.
3. Must be a minimum of 5 minutes long to not be penalized.
4. The speech may include some type of Visual Aid—PPT, objects, posters, pictures, etc. the Visual Aid must enhance
your speech. The Visual Aid will NOT be graded unless it detracts from your speech which will result in lost points in
that area of the Grading Criterion Rubric.
ID Number: ______________ Student Name: ___________________________ Time: ____ min ____ sec
Grading Criterion
Points Possible/Total Points
INTRODUCTION
AGD (Attention Getting Device)
1
Relevance clearly explained (Why this topic?)
1
Credibility Established—External / Internal
1
Central Idea/Thesis clear + Preview of Main Points
2
BODY
Organization-Appropriate to Topic & Purpose
1
Main Points-Clearly developed
3
Main Points-Supported adequately
3
Sources-Properly Cited / Variety / Appropriate number
2
Transitions-Obvious / Effective / Correctly placed
2
CONCLUSION
Restate Thesis
1
Review Main Points/Ideas
1
Reaffirm and bring Closure to the Central Idea
1
DELIVERY
Extemporaneous/Enthusiastic (conversational quality)
3
Vocal Delivery-Volume/Rate/Pauses/Articulation
3
Nonverbal Delivery-Gestures/Movement/Appearance
3
Eye Contact-with entire audience
3
Specific LEARNING OUTCOMES (to be determined by the faculty)
General Purpose-clearly Informative
1
Visual Aid/s-clearly compliment & reinforce/used properly 2
Feedback-if any, is handled properly (if none-no points lost)
My Audience Behavior-NO interruptions to speakers
2
Point Deduction for Time Limit Infraction=Less than 5 minutes=-1 per minute
Total of the above sections
PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS
Preparation Outline
2
Speaking Outline/Visual Aids/PPT/ etc…
1
LB Peer Analysis of fellow speakers during speeches
1
/10 SIS Total (divide Grand Total by 4 for SIS) Grand Total
Lecturer: V. Elisabeth Timmons
Signature: ____________________________
Comments:
/5
/11
/3
/12
/5
-1
/36
4
/40
Date: ______________