DECLAMATION SPEECH RUBRIC NAME:_________________

Criteria Explanation Yes No Score & Comments

Introduction Includes: ____/20
(includes the beginning Hook/teaser
Name of work
of your speech and the Author
background information; Necessary background
30-60 seconds) information
Establishes mood
Presentation style Speaker gives a realistic ____/20
attempt to recreate the spirit of
the original presentation
Appropriate style of delivery
Message in speech is conveyed
credibly and convincingly as if
the words were the speakers
own
Vocal Delivery Speaker is articulate and fluent ____/20
Uses vocal variety: volume,
rate, pausing, stress, and tone
Speaker is conversational and
concerned, passionate and
pleasing
Speaker is in control of words
and emotions
Speaker is self confident and
self-assured
Physical Delivery Inviting to the audience ____/20
Varies facial expression to
accentuate the natural flow of
thoughts and feelings
Makes eye contact with the
audience
Stands straight and controlled,
without distracting movements
Movement, if used, should be
motivated by transitions in
thought or mood
Gestures should be visible and
effectively used for emphasis,
and varied
Overall Effect Speaker should project an ____/20
understanding of the speechs
message
Speaker should instill
audiences concern for the
speechs content
The original speakers TOTAL SCORE:
message should not be ______/100
overshadowed by the delivery.

Time:________ Penalty:_____ Adjusted Score:_____