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Speech Assessment Rubric

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Speech Assessment Rubric

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To assess our speech skills

Success Criteria: I can reflect on my speech writing, delivery, and communication skills using this rubric.

📝 Speech Writing & Preparation

1. Writing the Speech: My speech has a clear beginning, middle, and end with interesting ideas.

Student Voice: "I organised my ideas well and included interesting facts that my audience would enjoy."

Self-Reflection: Did I write a well-organised speech with engaging content?

Yes - My speech was well-organised and engaging

Somewhat - Some parts were organised and interesting

No - I need to work on organising my ideas better

2. Using Cue Cards: I created helpful cue cards with key words and phrases.

Student Voice: "My cue cards helped me remember my main points without reading everything word-for-word."

Self-Reflection: Did I use cue cards effectively to support my speech?

Yes - My cue cards were very helpful

Somewhat - My cue cards helped a little

No - I need better cue cards next time

🎤 Speech Delivery

3. Vocal Delivery: I spoke clearly, at the right pace, and with expression.

Student Voice: "I varied my voice to make my speech interesting and spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear."

Self-Reflection: Did I use my voice effectively during my speech?

Yes - My voice was clear and expressive

Somewhat - My voice was mostly clear

No - I need to work on speaking more clearly

4. Body Language: I used confident posture, gestures, and eye contact.

Student Voice: "I stood tall, used hand movements to help explain my ideas, and looked at my audience."

Self-Reflection: Did I use good body language during my speech?

Yes - I used confident body language

Somewhat - I used some good body language

No - I need to work on my body language

5. Speaking in Front of Audience: I felt confident and connected with my listeners.

Student Voice: "I managed my nerves well and made my audience feel interested in what I was saying."

Self-Reflection: Did I speak confidently to my audience?

Yes - I felt confident speaking to my audience

Somewhat - I felt a bit nervous but did okay

No - I found it challenging to speak to the audience

6. Overall Communication Effectiveness: My message was clear and my audience understood me.

Student Voice: "My audience could follow my ideas and seemed engaged with my speech topic."

Self-Reflection: Did I communicate my message effectively?

Yes - My message was very clear

Somewhat - My message was mostly clear

No - I need to work on making my message clearer

💭 Reflection & Next Steps

7. What was the best part of your speech?
8. What would you like to improve for your next speech?

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