Impromptu Speech Rubric

This is a 1-2 minutes speech delivered on your choice of 1 of 4 provided topics.

Student: ________________________________________________________ Final Score: _____ (30 points)

Organization: __________ (10 points)

• Your speech has a clear beginning, middle, and end
• The point you are speaking to and/or the point you wish to make are clear
• You close clearly, summarizing your point if necessary
Content: __________ (10 points)
• You support your point with at least THREE distinct details
• Your details show a sensitivity to or awareness of your audience
Delivery: __________ (10 points)
• You demonstrate proficiency with: Vocal Variety, Vocal Projection and Volume, Speaking Rate, limited Verbal Clutter,
Limited Verbal Fillers and Dysfluencies, Pronunciation, Articulation, Strategic Use of Language, Eye Contact, Posture,
Gestures and Movement, Appropriate Grammar
Deductions: __________ (10 points)
• Speakers must speak for at least one minute but no longer than two.
• -1 point for each second below :55 or above 2:05

Impromptu Speech Rubric

This is a 1-2 minutes speech delivered on your choice of 1 of 4 provided topics.

Student: ________________________________________________________ Final Score: _____ (30 points)

Organization: __________ (10 points)

• Your speech has a clear beginning, middle, and end
• The point you are speaking to and/or the point you wish to make are clear
• You close clearly, summarizing your point if necessary
Content: __________ (10 points)
• You support your point with at least THREE distinct details
• Your details show a sensitivity to or awareness of your audience
Delivery: __________ (10 points)
• You demonstrate proficiency with: Vocal Variety, Vocal Projection and Volume, Speaking Rate, Limited Verbal Clutter,
Limited Verbal Fillers and Dysfluencies, Pronunciation, Articulation, Eye Contact, Posture, Gestures and Movement,
Appropriate Grammar, and Use of Language
Deductions: __________
• Speakers must speak for at least one minute but no longer than two.
• -1 point for each second below :55 or above 2:05