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Rubric for Extemporaneous Speech Evaluation

VGE
Category Scoring Criteria GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)
(5)
Ideas are arranged logically.
Organization Appropriate organizational pattern is observed.
Transitions are smooth.
Topic is relevant and well-developed.
Purpose is well-defined.
Main points are stated clearly.
Content
Arguments are sound and supported with valid and credible sources.
Introduction captures listener’s attention.
Speech ended effectively with a review of the main points.
Speech is not read in a monotone voice; voice is modulated.
Fillers are avoided.
Volume is well-adjusted to audience size.
Rate or speed of speaking is varied.
Verbal
Audible and pleasant voice is used.
Pauses are effectively used.
Words are pronounced and enunciated well.
Eye contact is established and maintained.
Speaker is prepared and confident.
Distracting movements or mannerisms are avoided.
Facial expressions are appropriate to the message.
Non-verbal
Gestures, posture and facial expressions are expressive, dynamic, and natural.
Attire is appropriate.
Mastery of the speech is evident.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /115
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Rubric for Impromptu Speech Evaluation

VGE
Category Scoring Criteria GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)
(5)
Ideas are arranged logically.
Organization Appropriate organizational pattern is observed.
Transitions are smooth.
Topic is relevant and well-developed.
Purpose is well-defined.
Main points are stated clearly.
Content
Arguments are sound and supported with valid and credible sources.
Introduction captures listener’s attention.
Speech ended effectively with a review of the main points.
Speech is not read in a monotone voice; voice is modulated.
Fillers are avoided.
Volume is well-adjusted to audience size.
Rate or speed of speaking is varied.
Verbal
Audible and pleasant voice is used.
Pauses are effectively used.
Words are pronounced and enunciated well.
Eye contact is established and maintained.
Speaker is prepared and confident.
Distracting movements or mannerisms are avoided.
Facial expressions are appropriate to the message.
Non-verbal
Gestures, posture and facial expressions are expressive, dynamic, and natural.
Attire is appropriate.
Mastery of the speech is evident.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /115

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Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Score:_____________________
Rubric for Manuscript Speech Evaluation
Category Scoring Criteria VGE (5) GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)
Speech is not read in a monotone voice; voice is modulated.
Fillers are avoided.
Volume is well-adjusted to audience size.
Rate or speed of speaking is varied.
Verbal
Audible and pleasant voice is used.
Pauses are effectively used.
Words are pronounced and enunciated well.
Eye contact is established and maintained.
Speaker is prepared and confident.
Distracting movements or mannerisms are avoided.
Facial expressions are appropriate to the message.
Non-verbal Gestures, posture and facial expressions are expressive, dynamic, and
natural.
Attire is appropriate.
Mastery of the speech is evident.
Over-All Over-all impact of the speech delivery.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL

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Rubric for Memorized Speech Evaluation

Category Scoring Criteria VGE (5) GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)
Speech is not read in a monotone voice; voice is modulated.
Fillers are avoided.
Volume is well-adjusted to audience size.
Rate or speed of speaking is varied.
Verbal
Audible and pleasant voice is used.
Pauses are effectively used.
Words are pronounced and enunciated well.
Eye contact is established and maintained.
Speaker is prepared and confident.
Distracting movements or mannerisms are avoided.
Facial expressions are appropriate to the message.
Non-verbal Gestures, posture and facial expressions are expressive, dynamic, and
natural.
Attire is appropriate.
Mastery of the speech is evident.
Over-All Over-all impact of the speech delivery.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL

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