The QRMHS Student Communicates Effectively in Speech School-Wide Rubric to Assess Learning Expectation #4

Exemplary (404)

Voice • Volume • Clarity • Fluency

Organization Imagery

Content/ Comprehension • Accuracy • Understanding

Engagement

Proficient (403)

Emerging (402)

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members’ throughout the entire presentation.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout most of the presentation.

Volume is not adequate to be heard by all audience members throughout most of the presentation.

The presenter speaks clearly and distinctly at all times.

The presenter speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time.

For the most part, the presenter does not speak clearly and distinctly.

Pronunciation and pacing are flawless and fluid.

Flaws in pronunciation and pacing are minimal and do not detract from the presentation.

Flaws in pronunciation and/or pace detract from the audience’s understanding of the presentation.

Presentation flows logically from beginning to end with strong transitions.

Presentation stays on topic from start to finish.

The presentation sometimes strays off topic.

Visual aids demonstrate considerable work and creativity and are used to enhance the presentation.

Visual aids demonstrate effort and are used to support the presentation.

Visual aids are underutilized.

The presenter utilizes extensive and relevant information.

The presenter utilizes relevant information.

The presenter uses few supporting materials.

The presenter describes or analyzes the subject.

The presenter minimally describes or analyzes the subject.

The presenter maintains excellent posture, demonstrates confidence, and establishes eye contact with the entire audience.

For the most part, the presenter stands up straight, is confident, and establishes some eye contact with the audience.

The presenter has poor posture and/or does not adequately engage in eye contact with audience.

The presenter uses gestures to effectively enhance the presentation.

The presenter’s gestures generally enhance the presentation.

The presenter expertly describes or analyzes the subject.

Gestures may be distracting.

Primary department: social studies. Modified 11/15/11