Rubric for a Speech

Name: ___________________
4.0 = Speech is fully memorized.
Speech is delivered at an appropriate volume and rate of speed, and uses
inflection or vocal expression purposefully.
Pronunciation is correct; enunciation is clear.
Speaker’s use of gestures, body language, and eye contact add to the speech’s
effectiveness.
The speaker appears confident, relaxed, and convincing. The speaker maintains
composure and control of the situation.
The speech falls within required time limit.

3.5 = Speech is mostly memorized, but speaker might use notes occasionally.
Speech is delivered at an appropriate volume and rate of speed, and uses
inflection or vocal expression purposefully.
Pronunciation is correct; enunciation is clear.
Speaker’s use of gestures, body language, and eye contact add to the speech’s
effectiveness.
The speaker appears confident, relaxed, and convincing. The speaker maintains
composure and control of the situation.
The speech falls within required time limit.

3.0 = Speech is mostly memorized, but speaker might use notes occasionally.
Speech is delivered at an appropriate volume and rate of speed, with occasional
use of purposeful vocal expression.
Pronunciation is correct; enunciation is clear.
Speaker’s use of gestures, body language, and eye contact add to the speech’s
effectiveness.
The speaker maintains composure and control of the situation.

2.0 = Speech is partially memorized; speaker relies on notes.

Speech may be delivered too quietly or quickly.
Occasional errors in pronunciation or enunciation may detract from the speech’s
effectiveness.
Speech may include some use of gestures, body language, or eye contact.

1.0 = Speech is read rather than memorized; speaker relies on notes.

Speech may be delivered too quietly or quickly.
Gestures, body language or eye contact, if present, detract from the speech’s
effectiveness.
Speaker is unable to complete speech.

0= No attempt is made.