Speech Rubric Taking Sides: European Imperialism in China

Speakers Name: ________________________________________ Group Member Names:__________________________________________________

Criteria

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Level 3

Level 4

content

uses content inappropriate to the purpose, audience, and topic

uses content somewhat appropriate to the purpose, audience, and topic

uses content appropriate to the purpose, audience, and topic

effectively uses content appropriate to the purpose, audience, and topic

organization

uses unclear structure or inappropriate patterns to organize the speech

uses clear structure and appropriate patterns to organize the speech somewhat

uses clear structure and appropriate patterns to organize the speech

uses clear structure and appropriate patterns to organize the speech effectively

opening and closing

opens and closes the speech ineffectively

opens or closes the speech effectively

opens and closes the speech effectively

opens and closes the speech creatively

transitions

uses few clear transitions

uses some clear transitions

uses a variety of clear transitions

uses a variety of clear transitions effectively

summary

restates and summarizes key points rarely

restates and summarizes key points often

restates and summarizes key points effectively

restates and summarizes key points creatively uses language and style appropriate to the intended audience effectively

language and style

uses language and style inappropriate to the intended audience

uses language and style appropriate to the intended audience inconsistently

uses language and style appropriate to the intended audience

speaking techniques (verbal: volume, tone, pace) (non-verbal: gesture, facial expression, posture, movement) uses few verbal and nonverbal techniques appropriate to the purpose, audience, and content uses some verbal and nonverbal techniques appropriate to the purpose, audience, and content uses verbal and nonverbal techniques appropriate to the purpose, audience, and content ad usts verbal and nonverbal techniques to achieve a special effect or for impact

visual aids or technology

uses visual aids or technology inappropriately

uses some visual aids or technology to reinforce the content

uses visual aids or technology to reinforce the content

uses visual aids or technology effectively

Level: ___________ Group Score:____________

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