Research Unit Speech Rubric
4 3
Introduction The beginning of the
speech included an
effective hook and
provided interesting
background information
for the sport/hobby.
Content The information was
always accurate and
followed a logical order.
Delivery The speaker spoke in a
loud, clear voice and was
expressive and articulate.
Posture & Eye Excellent posture and
Contact kept eye contact with the
audience.
Conclusion The end of the speech
summarized the process
and left the audience
with a challenge or
attention grabber.
Preparation The speech was
organized, well-
rehearsed, and met the
time limit.
Visual Aid Visual aid grabbed
audience's attention, was
relevant to topic, and
helped demonstrate
process.
Bibliography/Outline
Total
OUTLINE – 20 Points
Format
Correct use of roman numerals,
sub-topic lettering, and numbering _____/10
Conventions
Spelling _____/5
Punctuation/Capitalization _____/5
Total _____/20
2 1 Score
The beginning of the The beginning of the The beginning of
speech included a speech was missing the speech did
hook and background either the hook of not include a
information that was background hook or
_____
somewhat interesting. information. background
information
The information was The information was Not enough
essentially accurate but mostly unclear. related
did not always follow a information was _____
logical order. presented.
The speaker was loud The speaker was I could not hear
and clear but not very hard to hear at times or understand _____
expressive. and not expressive. the speaker.
Maintained good eye Little eye contact No eye contact
contact most of the and posture needs and poor _____
time. improvement. posture.
The end of the speech The end of the The end of the
summarized & ended speech was missing speech was
with a challenge or either the summary, missing both _____
attention grabber, but challenge, or parts of the
was not effective. attention grabber. conclusion.
The speech was The speech was The speech was
missing one element of missing two not organized,
preparation . (+/- 15 elements of rehearsed, and _____
seconds) preparation.(+/- 30 did not meet the
seconds) time limit. (+/- 45
seconds)
Visual aid did not grab Visual aid did not Visual aid was
audience's attention, help to demonstrate used
however it was used in process, it was not inappropriately. ______
attempt to demonstrate relevant to topic.
process.
Turned in on time (2 pt) _____
______/30X 2 = _______
BIBLIOGRAPHY – 10 Points
Format
Follows the correct format: _____/5
Ex: author, resource type (print or
online), copyright information and
in alphabetical order
Conventions
Spelling, Punctuation, _____/5
& Capitalization
Total _____/10