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Patrick Math-Sci School

10th Grade
Public Speaking

Name: _______________________________________ Date: September 24, 2020

The following are guidelines for your first assessment and your first performance task.

NOTE: YOU MUST ATTACH THIS DOCUMENT WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS! FAILURE TO ATTACH THIS WILL GIVE YOU A FAILING
GRADE. LATE SUBMISSION IS ACCEPTED BUT EACH DAY IT IS LATE, A DEDUCTION OF 20 POINTS WILL BE GIVEN.

Instructions: For your first assessment and first performance task you are required to make and deliver a speech. First, you must create your
written speech. You will have the freedom to choose the topic of your written speech. Second, you must deliver your speech. Record yourself
speaking for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Below you will find the criteria in which you will graded:

Your written speech will be graded based on this rubric.

NOTE: ATTACH YOUR WRITTEN SPEECH TO THIS DOCUMENT

Traits 20 15 10 5 TOTAL
There is one clear, well There is one clear, well There is one topic. The topic and main
focused topic. Main focused Main ideas are ideas are not clear.
ideas are clear and are topic. Main ideas are somewhat clear.
Focus and Details
well supported by clear but are not well
detailed and accurate supported by
information. detailed information.
The introduction is The introduction states The introduction states There is no clear
inviting, states the main the main topic and the main topic. A introduction, structure,
topic, and provides an provides an overview of conclusion is included. or conclusion.
overview of the paper. the paper. A conclusion
Organization
Information is is included.
relevant and presented
in a logical order. The
conclusion is strong.
The author’s purpose The author’s purpose The author’s purpose The author’s purpose of
of writing is noticeably of writing is somewhat of writing is somewhat writing is unclear.
Voice
clear, and there is clear, and there is some clear, and there is
strong evidence of evidence of attention evidence of attention
 attention to audience. to audience. to audience.
The author’s extensive The author’s knowledge The author’s knowledge
knowledge and/or and/or experience with and/or experience with
experience with the the topic is/are evident. the topic is/are limited.
topic is/are evident.
The author uses vivid The author uses vivid The author uses words The writer uses a
words and phrases. The words and phrases. The that communicate limited vocabulary.
choice and placement choice and placement clearly, but the writing Jargon or clichés may
Word Choice
of words seems of words is inaccurate lacks variety. be present and detract
accurate, natural, and at times and/or seems from the meaning.
not forced. overdone.
All sentences are well Most sentences are Most sentences are well Sentences sound
constructed and have well-constructed and constructed, but they awkward, are
varied structure and have varied structure have a similar structure distractingly repetitive,
Sentence Structure, length. The author and length. The author and/or length. The or are difficult to
Grammar, makes no errors in makes a few errors in author makes several understand. The author
Mechanics, and grammar, mechanics, grammar, mechanics, errors in grammar, makes numerous errors
Spelling and/or spelling. and/or spelling, but mechanics, and/or in grammar, mechanics,
they do not interfere spelling that interfere and/or spelling
with understanding. with understanding. that interfere with
understanding.
Reviewer’s Highest Possible Score = 100
Comments
Public Speaking Assessment #1
Requirements for your speech delivery.
The duration of your recorded speech should be a maximum of three (3) minutes. Yes, you are required to dress up for the occasion.

Name of presenter: (type your name here)

Topic: (type the title of your speech here)
Duration: three minutes
You will be graded according to the following criteria:
Follow the following guide questions for Personality.

1. Does the speaker look neat and comfortable?

2. Is the speaker dressed appropriately for the event?
3. Does his or her presence encourage you to listen and pay attention?
4. Does he or she reflect a good attitude?
5. Do his or her movement and expression reveal his or her maturity?
6. Do his or her expressions turn you off?
7. Does he or she bring a friendly and pleasant mood in the venue?

Follow the following guide questions for Intelligence.

1. Does the speaker demonstrate good judgement?

2. Is the speech appropriate for the occasion?
3. Do his or her remarks show empathy?
4. Does he or she handle complicated or delicate topics like religion, race, and sexuality with care and rationality?
5. Does the speaker explain his or her arguments clearly?
6. Does he or she support them with facts and details?
7. Does the speaker use language appropriate to the audience?
8. Are his or her details and points interesting and profound?
9. Does he or she have a good sense of humor?
10. Does he or she make you listen more?
Rubric for grading the spoken speech.

Content HIGH AVERAGE LOW Total

States the purpose. 10 8 6 4 2
Organizes the 10 8 6 4 2
content.
Supports ideas. 10 8 6 4 2
Incorporates 10 8 6 4 2
stories and
examples.
Summarizes the 10 8 6 4 2
main idea(s).
Demonstrates 10 8 6 4 2
awareness of
listener’s needs.
Speaks clearly with 10 8 6 4 2
appropriate
vocabulary and
information.
Uses tone, speed, 10 8 6 4 2
and volume as
tools.
Demonstrates 10 8 6 4 2
complexity of
vocabulary and
thought.
Appears 10 8 6 4 2
comfortable with
audience.
Highest Possible Score = 100

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ―Nelson Mandela