Impromptu Speech Rubric (75 points)

Introduction: _____/10
• Speaker clearly identifies a burden of proof 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker offers a clear advocacy statement 1 2 3 4 5

Body: _____/15
• Speaker makes reasonable arguments 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker supports his or her claims with evidence 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker rebuts at least one reasonable counterargument 1 2 3 4 5

Conclusion: _____/10
• Speaker effectively summarizes his or her main points 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker reinforces his or her advocacy statement 1 2 3 4 5

Organization: _____/10
• Speech is organized in a clear, logical manner 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker’s argument meets his or her burden of proof 1 2 3 4 5

Verbal delivery: _____/15

• Speaker maintains a pleasant volume 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker maintains an appropriate pace 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker keeps filler to a minimum 1 2 3 4 5

Non-verbal delivery: _____/15

• Speaker uses facial expressions to engage with audience 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker uses appropriate hand gestures 1 2 3 4 5
• Speaker has good posture/moves when appropriate 1 2 3 4 5

Total: _____/75

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