RUBRICS FOR THE DIFFERENT SPEAKING ACTIVITIES

Skit/Play Rubric

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Preparedness (20 points)	Students are completely prepared and have obviously rehearsed.	Students seem pretty prepared might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The students are somewhat prepared, but it is clear that lack rehearsal.	Students do not seem at all prepared to present. The presentation is obviously rushed or unrehearsed.
Content (20 points)	There is an abundance of material clearly related to the topic. All points are accurate and clearly made.	There is sufficient information that relates to the topic. Most points are accurate and clearly made.	There is a great deal of information that is not clearly connected to the topic.	Topic is not clear; information included does not support topic in any way.
Props and costume (10 points)	Students use several props, including costume that show considerable work/creativity and enhance the presentation.	Students use 1 –2 props that make the presentation better.	Students use 1-2 props during the presentation, which are somewhat or no too much effective.	The students use no props or the props chosen detract from the presentation. The props are not effective.
Enthusiasm (20 points)	Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.	Very little use of facial expressions are body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.
Acting/Dialogue (20 points)	The students use consistent voices, facila expressions and movements to make the chareacters more believable and the story more easily understood.	The students use often voices, facial expressions and movements to make the characters more believable and the story more easily understood.	The students try to use voices, facial expressions and movements to make the characters more believable and the story more easily understood.	The students tell the story but do not use voices, facial expressions, or movement to make the storytelling more interesting or clear.
Audience Response (10 points)	Points made in a very creative way and held the audience’s attention throughout.	Presented facts with some interesting “twists”, held the audience’s attention most of the time.	Some related facts but went off topic and lost the audience; mostly presented facts with little or no imagination.	Incoherent; audience lost interest and could not determine the point of the presentation.
Total Points Source: Mrs. Joerg’s Rubric

Storytelling Rubric

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Imagination/ Creativity 25 points	Creates tension and excitement that brings the story to life	Often creates tension and excitement that brings the story to life.	Creates somewhat tension and excitement that brings the story to life.	Did not create any tension or excitement.
Voice 20 points	The voice is audible and pronounces the words clearly. Use different tone to emphasize emotions.	The voice is audible and pronounces the words clearly. Often use different tone to emphasize emotions.	The voice is somewhat audible and some words are not pronounced clearly. ries different tone to emphasize emotions but it is not realistic.	The voice is not audible and does not pronounce the words clearly. Didn’t use different tone to emphasize the emotions.
Body Language 15 points	Uses facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.	Often uses facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.	Limited use of facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.	Did not use facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.
Eye Contact 15 points	Storyteller used eye contact to pull the audience into the story	Storyteller made eye contact with audience most of the time	Storyteller seldom made eye contact with the audience	Storyteller didn’t look at the audience
Story Structure 25 points	Storyteller moved the story from beginning to end with confidence	Storyteller moved the story from beginning to end with few mistakes	Storyteller knew the beginning and ending, but mixed up the sequence	Storyteller failed to tell the story
Total Points

Dramatic Storytelling Rubric

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Imagination/ Creativity 25 points	Creates tension and excitement that brings the story to life	Often creates tension and excitement that brings the story to life.	Creates somewhat tension and excitement that brings the story to life.	Did not create any tension or excitement.
Voice 20 points	The voice is audible and pronounces the words clearly. Use different tone to emphasize emotions.	The voice is audible and pronounces the words clearly. Often use different tone to emphasize emotions.	The voice is somewhat audible and some words are not pronounced clearly. ries different tone to emphasize emotions but it is not realistic.	The voice is not audible and does not pronounce the words clearly. Didn’t use different tone to emphasize the emotions.
Body Language 15 points	Uses facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.	Often uses facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.	Limited use of facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.	Did not use facial expression, emotions and movements that brings the story to life more creative and believable.
Eye Contact 15 points	Storyteller used eye contact to pull the audience into the story	Storyteller made eye contact with audience most of the time	Storyteller seldom made eye contact with the audience	Storyteller didn’t look at the audience
Story Structure 25 points	Storyteller moved the story from beginning to end with confidence	Storyteller moved the story from beginning to end with few mistakes	Storyteller knew the beginning and ending, but mixed up the sequence	Storyteller failed to tell the story
Total Points

Role Playing

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Participation in Preparation and Presentation 30 points	Always willing and focused during group work and presentation.	Usually willing and focused during group work and presentation.	Sometimes willing and focused during group work and presentation.	Rarely willing and focused during group work and presentation.
Presentation of Character 25 points	Convincing communication of character’s feelings, situation and motives.	Competent communication of character’s feelings, situations and motives.	Adequate communication of character’s feelings, situation and motives.	Limited communication of character’s feelings, situation and motives.
Achievement of Purpose 20 points	Purpose is clearly established and effectively sustained.	Purpose is clearly established and generally sustained.	Purpose is established but may not be sustained.	Purpose is vaguely established and may not be sustained.
Use of Non-Verbal Cues (voice, gestures, eye contact, props, costumes) 10 points	Impressive variety of non-verbal cues are used in an exemplary way.	Good variety of non-verbal cues are used in a competent way.	Satisfactory variety of non-verbal cues used in an acceptable way.	Limited variety of non-verbal cues are used in a developing way.
Imagination and Creativity 15 points	Choices demonstrate insight and powerfully enhance role play.	Choices demonstrate thoughtfulness and completely enhance role play.	Choices demonstrate thoughtfulness and completely enhance role play.	Choices demonstrate little awareness and do little to enhance role play.
Total Points Source: http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/roleplay.php

Poetry Recital

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Style/Uniqueness of Presentation	Very clear that planning and effort went into a uniquely done presentation. Great rhythm.	Good rythm. Group attempted to add a creative and unique edge.	Completed poem with no added creativity.	Just said poem with no inflection, etc. Could not complete.
Articulation, Pronunciation, Rhythm, Pace	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one or more words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces several words.	Often mumbles or cannot be understood and mispronounces several words.
Interpretation of Poem	Really broke down poem and made connections to real life. Able to "teach" poem to class with confidence.	Group able to explain relationship between poem and atleast one real life connection.	Group made an good attempt at giving meaning to the poem.	Poor attempt or none made to explain the meaning of the poem.
Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed to have practiced more.	The student is somewhat prepared but clearly needed more much more practice.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Volume	Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation	Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least90% of the time; or volume too loud for the room.	Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least90% of the time; or volume too loud for the room.	Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members
Posture and Eye Contact	Stands up straight, shows confidence, establishes eye contact with everyone in the room throughout the presentation.	Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during most of the presentation.	Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.	Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Enthusiasm & Expression	Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat forced.	Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.
Total Points

Extemporaneous Speaking

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	5 Excellent	4 Good	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Organization	Introduction, body, and conclusion are very clear. The flow and transitions between the sections is smooth and enhances the audience understanding.	Has a clear deliniation between introduction, body, and conclusion.	Has an introduction, body, and conclusion, but the boundaries between them are unclear.	Is missing an introduction, body, or conclusion.	Is missing at least two of the following: introduction, body, conclusion
Delivery	Student integrated posture, gestures, and other nonverbal behaviors so that they completed and enhanced the speech. Delivery was wholly extemporaneous.	Student had good posture and use of gestures. Student maintained good eye contact with the audience during the speech. Delivery was mostly extemporaneous.	Student spent the majority of the speech with feet planted, natural gestures, and adequate eye contact, but there were noticeable periods where these were lacking.	Student slumped over podium or leaned on table, had lots of unnecessary movement, etc... Eye contact with the audience was very limited.	Student did not make eye contact with the audience, had lot of extra movement, slouched, held hands behind back, etc...
Language	Meets criteria for good, while incorporating creative use of language such as metaphors, similes, analogies, etc.	Student spoke clearly and articulately with consistent use of vocal variety.	Student spoke with only occasional stumbling or lost places and used some vocal variety.	Student spoke without vocal variety and/or with difficulty keeping an appropriate rate of speech.	Stumbling, lost places, and similar issues detracted from the quality of the speech.
Content	Demonstrates command of the topic throughout the speech. Discusses the topic and its significance. Uses the topic as a path for the speech. Student offers explanations and insights that enhance the understanding of the topic.	Mentions topic and its significance. Uses the topic as a path for the speech. Student offers explanations and insights that link back to the topic.	Mentions topic and briefly explains its significance.	Briefly mentions a topic but does not provide any analysis or reasoning behind the topic.	Did not include much in the way of content or a topic.
Total Points Source: http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=J3C838&

Simulation

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent (20 points)	3 Satisfactory (15 points)	2 Fair (10 points)	1 Poor (5 points)	Points
Preparedness	Students are completely prepared and have obviously rehearsed.	Students seem pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The students are somewhat prepared, but it is clear that they lack of rehearsals.	Students do not seem at all prepared to present. The presentation is obviously rushed or un rehearsed.
Content	There is an abundance of material clearly related to the topic. All points are accurate and clearly made.	There is sufficient information that relates to topic. Most points are accurate and clearly made.	There is a great deal of information that is not clearly connected to the topic.	Topic is not clear, information included does not support topic in any way.
Presentation of the Character	Convincing communication of character’s feelings, situation and motive.	Competent communication of character’s feelings, situation and motive.	Adequate communication of character’s feelings, situation and motive.	Limited communication of character’s feelings, situation and motive.
Achievement of the Purpose	Purpose is clearly established and effectively sustained.	Purpose is clearly established and generally sustained.	Purpose is established and may be not sustained.	Purpose is vaguely established and not sustained.
Use of non-verbal cues(voice, gestures, eye contact, props, costumes)	Impressive variety of non-verbal cues is used in an exemplary way	Good variety of non-verbal cues is used in a competent way.	Satisfactory variety of non-verbal cues is used in an acceptable way.	Limited or poor variety of non-verbal cues is used in a developing or improving way.
Imagination and Creativity	Choices demonstrate insight and powerfully enhance role play.	Choices demonstrate thoughtfulness and completely enhance role play	Choices demonstrate awareness and acceptably enhance role play.	Choices demonstrate little awareness and little enhance role play
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Speech Choir

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Interpretation (25 points)	Excellent presentation and effective presentation of the theme	Satisfactory interpretation and good presentation of the theme.	Fair interpretation and sustainable presentation of the theme.	Poor interpretation and not sustainable presentation of the theme.
Diction and Vocal Expression (35 points)	Excellent diction and impressive use of vocal expression.	Satisfactory diction and good use of vocal expression.	Fair diction and satisfactory use of vocal expression.	Poor diction and limited use of vocal expression.
Stage Presence and Oneness/Precision of Movements (20 poinnts)	Impressive variety use of movements, emotions, and unity in exemplary way.	Good variety use of movements, emotions, and unity in competent way.	Fair variety use of movements, emotions and unity in acceptable way.	Limited variety use of movements, emotions, and unity in developing way.
Props and Costumes (20 points)	Use and choice of props and costumes is effective that enhances and attracts the audience.	Use and choice of props and costumes is good that attracts the audience.	Use and choice of props and costumes is sustainable and satisfies the audience.	Use and choice of props and costumes is limited and does not satisfy the audience
Total  Points

Dramatic Speech Choir

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Category	4 Excellent	3 Satisfactory	2 Fair	1 Poor	Points
Interpretation (25 points)	Excellent presentation and effective presentation of the theme	Satisfactory interpretation and good presentation of the theme.	Fair interpretation and sustainable presentation of the theme.	Poor interpretation and not sustainable presentation of the theme.
Diction and Vocal Expression (35 points)	Excellent diction and impressive use of vocal expression.	Satisfactory diction and good use of vocal expression.	Fair diction and satisfactory use of vocal expression.	Poor diction and limited use of vocal expression.
Stage Presence and Oneness/Precision of Movements (20 poinnts)	Impressive variety use of movements, emotions, and unity in exemplary way.	Good variety use of movements, emotions, and unity in competent way.	Fair variety use of movements, emotions and unity in acceptable way.	Limited variety use of movements, emotions, and unity in developing way.
Props and Costumes (20 points)	Use and choice of props and costumes is effective that enhances and attracts the audience.	Use and choice of props and costumes is good that attracts the audience.	Use and choice of props and costumes is sustainable and satisfies the audience.	Use and choice of props and costumes is limited and does not satisfy the audience
Total  Points

Public Speaking Rubric

Name of Student(s)_________________________________________ Date _____________

Instructor______________________     

Performance Criteria	Poor (1)	Fair (2)	Satisfactory (3)	Excellent (4)
Content	Few or no attributed sources. Supporting materials lack credibility and/or don’t relate to thesis. Limited or no attempt to inform or persuade.	Some attributed sources used. Supporting materials are somewhat credible and/or don’t clearly relate to thesis.  Attempt to inform or persuade.	Adequate number of credible and appropriately attributed sources used. Supporting materials relate to thesis. Informs or persuades.	A variety of credible and appropriate sources used. Supporting materials relate in an exceptional way to a focused thesis. Informs or persuades.
Organization	Lacks organizational structure. Introduction and/or conclusion missing. No transitions used.	Organizational structure present but unclear with underdeveloped introduction and conclusion. Transitions are awkward.	Appropriate organizational pattern used and easy to follow with developed introduction and satisfying conclusion. Main points are smoothly connected with transitions.	Organizational pattern is compelling and moves audience through speech with ease. Introduction draws in the audience and conclusion is satisfying. Main points are smoothly connected with transitions.
Style	No understanding of audience regarding topic or purpose of speech. Little enthusiasm and passion for topic. No regard for time constraints.	Some understanding of audience regarding topic or purpose of speech. Some enthusiasm and passion for topic. Some regard for time constraints.	Competent understanding of audience regarding topic and purpose. Enthusiasm and passion for topic. Speech given within time constraints.	Thorough understanding of audience regarding topic and purpose. Clear enthusiasm and passion for topic. Speech given within time constraints.
Delivery	No gestures or eye contact. Monotone voice or insufficient volume. Little poise. Reading of notes only. Abundant oral fillers and nonverbal distractions.	Some gestures and eye contact. Ineffective use of language and voice. Little poise. Heavy reliance on notes. Multiple oral fillers and nonverbal distractions.	Adequate use of gestures, eye contact, language, and voice. Poised with minor reliance on notes. Limited oral fillers and nonverbal distractions.	Effective use of gestures, eye contact, vivid language, and voice to add interest to speech. Poised with use of notes for reference only.  No oral fillers and verbal distractions.
Visuals	No visuals or poorly-designed and documented visuals that distract from speech or do not create interest. Limited reference to visuals or so much reference delivery is hindered.	Visuals present, but simply designed with limited use of documentation. Visuals are referred to but do not create interest. Visuals may interfere with delivery.	Well-designed and documented visuals that clarify speech and create interest. Visuals are referred to and sufficiently discussed, while not interfering with delivery.	Well-designed and documented visuals that clarify speech, create interest, and hold attention of the audience. Visuals are sufficiently discussed and effectively integrated into speech.