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 speech’s
message
 Speaker should instill
audiences concern for the
speech’s content
 The original speaker’s TOTAL SCORE:
message should not be ______/100
overshadowed by the delivery.

Time:________ Penalty:_____ Adjusted Score:_____