DECLAMATION RUBRIC

Name: ______________________________________ Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:________________________

Verbal Skills:
1. Fillers were avoided. Non-Verbal Skills:
2. Rate or speed of speaking was varied. Pauses were effectively used. 1. Mastery of the speech was evident.
3. Volume was well-adjusted to audience size. Voice was well-modulated. 2. Eye contact was maintained throughout the speech.
4. Words were pronounced and enunciated well. Spoke clearly and understandably. 3. Facial expressions and gestures were appropriate to the message.
5. The speech style was conversational, extremely enthusiastic and engages the 4. Distracting mannerisms and unnecessary movements were avoided.
audience. 5. Speaker appears to be prepared and confident; looks neat and presentable.

1 – Not observed 2 – Observed to a little extent 3– Observed in some parts of the speech delivery
4 – Observed in a greater part of the speech delivery 5 – Observed during the whole speech delivery

CRITERIA SCORE REMARKS

1. FILLERS
2. RATE & PAUSES
3. VOLUME & MODULATION
4. CLARITY
5. SPEECH STYLE
6. MASTERY
7. EYE CONTACT
8. FACIAL EXPRESSION
9. MANNERISM/ MOVEMENT
10. STAGE PRESENCE
TOTAL