Speech Chapter 2 Homework The Presentation Aid Present But Has Nothing

1 No gestures or movement; distracting behaviors

Eye contact

5 Comfortable transition between notes and eye contact with the entire audience

4 Direct eye contact with much of the audience

3 Eye contact focused on one student or section of the audience; has problems going between

5 Used vivid, powerful language and a smooth speech flow; familiar with the words used

(pronunciation and articulation); uses proper grammar

4 Smooth speech flow; familiar with the words used (pronunciation and articulation); uses proper

grammar

3 Frequent use of vocalized pauses; no mispronunciations

Video clips are to be one minute or less and will not be counted toward speech time.

5 Between five to seven minutes; polished presentation that shows evidence of practice

4 Between five to seven minutes; presentation lacks poise and evidence of practice

3 Under five minutes; over seven minutes

2 Under four minutes; over eight minutes

General purpose

3 The general purpose is written correctly and appears in the outline.

2 The general purpose is indicated but does not appear in the outline.

1 The general purpose is written incorrectly (to inform, to persuade, OR to entertain).

0 No general purpose is indicated.

At least three levels

2 Three levels were used in the outline.

1 Two levels were used in the outline.

0 One level was used in the outline, or the outline was not in correct outline form.

Transitions

Complete sentences

3 Complete sentences were used throughout the entire outline.

2 Key phrases were used.

1 Only key words were used.

0 The outline includes less than 25 words.

2 Each main point has some evidence to support thoughts.

1 Much of the information included in the outline does not contain supporting evidence.

0 No supporting evidence exists.

Introduction and Orientation Phase (8 points)

Attention-getter

0 No adaptation is indicated.

Thesis statement (preview of main points)

2 A clear thesis statement is included in outline.

1 A thesis statement is indicated but is not clear.

0 No thesis statement is indicated.

5 Five sources were cited correctly.

4 Four sources were cited correctly.

3 Three sources were cited correctly.

2 One or two sources were cited correctly.

1 Five sources were cited within the Works Cited list but using incorrect format.

1 Some errors, typos, or spelling errors in the outline

0 Multiple errors, typos, and spelling errors in the outline

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Group Speech

Name _______________________________________________Class day and time __________

Name ________________________________________________________________________

Product name __________________________________________________________________

Speech time _________________________________ Grade (maximum 100 points) __________

Introduction (10 points)

Attention-getter

5 The attention-getter is unique and creative, grabs the attention of the audience, and flows easily

into the orientation phase (audience adaptation, credibility, and preview of main points to be

discussed).

4 The attention-getter is not unique or creative but still flows into orientation phase.

3 The attention-getter is not unique or creative and does not flow easily into the orientation phase.

2 The attention-getter consists of a self-introduction (“My name is …”) or starts with a topic

statement (“My topic is …”).

Content

5 The content is persuasive in nature, is of interest to audience, and fits the requirements of the

assignment.

4 The content is persuasive in nature and of interest to audience but does not fit all requirements

of the assignment.

1 No apparent thesis

Effective use of Monroe’s motivated sequence

(Gain the audience’s attention, show a problem or need, offer a solution, visualize the results, and

make a call to action.)

5 All five steps of Monroe’s motivated sequence were clearly identified in the presentation.

Internal organization

5 Clear links are made between the topic, main points, and subpoints.

4 Clear links are made between the topic and main points OR between the main points and

subpoints.

3 Links are made between the topic, main points, and subpoints, but they are difficult to

2 The presentation aid is present but has nothing to do with topic.

1 No presentation aid is used.

Oral citations

5 Five sources were clearly cited verbally; three of which were different source types.

4 Five sources may have been cited but were difficult to identify, OR all five were cited but were

2 Less than average creativity used

1 Not much creativity involved in the project

Use of appeals (ethos, logos, and pathos)

5 The speaker uses credibility and logical and emotional appeals and connects this evidence to the

persuasive topic.

3 The main points were mentioned but not clearly reviewed.

2 The main points were not reviewed.

1 The speech ended abruptly after the last point without a review of the main points.

Concluding device

5 Had a creative closing that related to the speech

3 The presentation was interesting but at times failed to engage the audience.

2 The audience was noticeably disinterested in the presentation at times.

1 The audience was noticeably disinterested in the presentation for most of the speech.

Eye contact

4 Most speakers showed variety, a pleasant rate, and good volume.

3 Some speakers showed variety, some showed limited variety, and there were noticeable

problems with rate or volume.

2 Most speakers showed limited variety OR spoke in monotone OR spoke too fast or too slow

OR had volume issues.

4 Most members contributed and spoke equally.

3 Some members contributed more or spoke noticeably longer than other members.

2 Most members did not contribute or speak equally.

1 Nearly all group members did not contribute or speak equally.

Appearance and attire

time.

5 Between 10 to 12 minutes; polished presentation that shows evidence of practice

4 Between 10 to 12 minutes; presentation that lacks poise and evidence of practice

3 Under 10 minutes OR over 12 minutes

2 Under 9 minutes OR over 13 minutes

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Group Outline

Name ________________________________________________ Class day and time __________

Name __________________________________________________________________________

Product ________________________________________________________________________

Grade (maximum 60 points) ________________________________________________________

Required Materials

Two-pocket folder (maximum 5 points) ________________________________________________

Printed and highlighted sources (maximum 5 points) ______________________________________

Development and Organization (26 points)

General purpose

3 A clear organizational pattern is identified and appropriately developed.

2 A clear organizational pattern is identified but is only partially developed.

1 A clear organizational pattern is identified but is not appropriately developed.

0 No organizational pattern exists.

At least three levels

Proper outline symbols

3 All proper outline symbols were used.

2 A few errors with outline symbols.

1 At least half of the outline symbols were proper; the other half were not.

0 No outline symbols were proper.

Complete sentences

point/subpoint.

0 Thoughts do not seem to be connected in any way.

Thoughts are well researched

3 Each main point has sufficient evidence to support thoughts.

2 Each main point has some evidence to support thoughts.

0 No topic is indicated in outline.

Audience adaptation

2 There is a clear reason for listening in the outline (relating topic to audience).

1 Adaptation is indicated but is not clear.

0 No adaptation indicated.

2 One to two sources were cited correctly.

1 Five sources were cited within the outline but using incorrect format.

0 No sources were found within the outline.

Five citations within the Works Cited list (MLA format)

5 Five sources were cited correctly.

outline.

Mechanics

3 No errors, typos, or spelling errors appear in the outline.

2 Very few errors, typos, or spelling errors appear in outline.

1 Some errors, typos, and spelling errors appear in the outline.