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Speech Assessment Rubric
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Speech Assessment Rubric
🎯 WALT: Deliver an effective speech with clear communication
Success Criteria: Students can write a structured speech, use cue cards effectively, speak clearly with good body language, and engage their audience.
1. Writing the Speech
Clear structure with introduction, main points, and conclusion
Clear structure with introduction, main points, and conclusion
Excellent (4) - Very clear structure, engaging contentGood (3) - Clear structure, good contentSatisfactory (2) - Basic structure presentNeeds Improvement (1) - Unclear structure
2. Using Cue Cards
Effective use without reading word-for-word
Effective use without reading word-for-word
Excellent (4) - Uses cue cards as prompts onlyGood (3) - Mostly uses cue cards effectivelySatisfactory (2) - Some reliance on readingNeeds Improvement (1) - Reads directly from cards
3. Vocal Delivery
Varied volume, speed, and tone
Varied volume, speed, and tone
Excellent (4) - Great variation and clarityGood (3) - Good variation, mostly clearSatisfactory (2) - Some variation attemptedNeeds Improvement (1) - Monotone or unclear
4. Body Language
Appropriate gestures and eye contact
Appropriate gestures and eye contact
Excellent (4) - Natural gestures, good eye contactGood (3) - Some gestures, regular eye contactSatisfactory (2) - Limited gestures/eye contactNeeds Improvement (1) - Poor body language
5. Speaking in Front of Audience
Confident delivery with minimal hesitation
Confident delivery with minimal hesitation
Excellent (4) - Very confident, smooth deliveryGood (3) - Mostly confidentSatisfactory (2) - Some hesitation but continuesNeeds Improvement (1) - Very nervous, frequent stops
6. Overall Communication Effectiveness
Clear ideas and audience engagement
Clear ideas and audience engagement
Excellent (4) - Highly engaging and clearGood (3) - Engaging with clear ideasSatisfactory (2) - Adequately clearNeeds Improvement (1) - Unclear or disengaging
📝 Teacher Comments & Student Self-Reflection
Teacher Comments:
Student Self-Reflection: How do you think you did?
I felt confident speaking in front of the class:
YesSomewhatNo
My speech had a clear beginning, middle, and end:
YesSomewhatNo
I used my cue cards well without reading everything:
YesSomewhatNo
What would you do differently next time?
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