Scoring Rubric

Progressive Era Soapbox Speeches
Speech Scoring Rubric

Speaker: _______________________________________

Reformer: __________________________________________

Judge: ________________________________________

A.     Organization and Planning 
The speech needs to be organized and educational. Each portion of the speech format was addressed effectively: the hook actually hooked, etc.   10 points

B.     Vocal Delivery 
This includes all things the audience hears, such as pitch, volume, tone, intensity, rate, pause, vocal animation. This student avoids verbal clutter (“like”, “um”, “ah”), tapping, nasal pull backs, etc. Pronunciation, articulation, enunciation, and emphasis are part of vocal presentation.   10 points

C.     Visual Presentation 
Eye contact engages the audience. Visual presentation includes facial expressions, gestures, and movements. Student avoids visual distractions such as scratching, swaying, leaning on wall, chewing gum, etc.  Student is dressed formally or in character.   10 points

D.    Content 
Speech provides specific content about the period and reformer. Stats, quotes and examples are included giving evidence of in-depth research.   10 points

E.     General Effectiveness & Audience Appeal 
The student demonstrates a consistent, high quality through his or her presentation. Evidence of extensive preparation and practice makes this an effective presentation. Student is dressed formally. 10 points

 Judge’s Comments to Speaker:





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Roaring Twenties Speech Contest
Speech Judge Scoring Rubric

Speaker: _______________________________________

Judge: ___________________________________

Topic: __________________________________________

Type of Speech: ______________________________________

A.     Organization and Planning -20 Points
The speech needs to be organized and educational. Students should explain the event in detail through the selected speech format. Proof of research should be apparent. Stipulations for speech formats are listed on back of this sheet.  Speech must have an intro, body and conclusion.

B.     Vocal Presentation -15 Points
This includes all things the audience hears, such as pitch, volume, tone, intensity, rate, pause, vocal animation. This student avoids verbal clutter (“like”, “um”, “ah”), tapping, nasal pull backs, etc. Pronunciation, articulation, enunciation, and emphasis are part of vocal presentation.

C.     Visual Presentation -15 Points
Eye contact engages the audience. Visual presentation includes facial expressions, gestures, and movements. Student avoids visual messages such as scratching, swaying, leaning on podium, chewing gum, etc.  Student is dressed formally or in character.

D.    General Effectiveness & Audience Appeal -10 Points
The student demonstrates a consistent, high quality through his or her presentation. Evidence of extensive preparation and practice makes this an effective presentation. Student is dressed formally.

 Judge’s Comments to Speaker:





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