final proyect

Criteria and

Weighting

Levels of Achievement

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Needs Work

Organization

(20 points possible)

· Uses effective organizational pattern for speech purpose.

· Main points are clearly distinguished from supporting details.

· Signposts are effectively used for smooth and coherent transitions.

(20 – 16 points)

· General structure/organization seems adequate but some blurring between main points and supporting details.

· Logical flow, but no clear signposts for smooth transitions.

(15 – 11 points)

· Lack of structure.

· Ideas are not coherent and transitions are forced or blurred.

· Difficult to identify introduction, body, and conclusion.

(10 – 0 points)

Eye contact

(20 points possible)

· Consistent use of direct eye contact established rapport with audience and enhanced speaker credibility.

· Inconspicuous use of speaker notes for extemporaneous delivery.

(20 – 16 points)

· Conspicuous use of speaker notes.

· Seems disengaged from audience for noticeable periods of time.

(15 – 11 points)

· Reads speech from notes/manuscripts or slides.

· Avoids eye contact with audience.

· Only occasional and sporadic glances.

(10 – 0 points)

Fluency

(20 points possible)

· Clear pronunciation and articulation.

· Natural variation of rate, tone, and volume heightened interest and complemented the verbal message.

(20 – 16 points)

· Few noticeable errors in pronunciation and/or articulation.

· Limited variation of vocal characteristics.

· Use of rate, pitch, volume, and tone seemed inconsistent at times.

(15 – 11 points)

· Many noticeable errors in pronunciation and/or articulation

· Monotone or inappropriate variation of vocal characteristics.

· Inconsistent with verbal message.

(10 – 0 points)

Body language

(20 points possible)

· Expressive, dynamic, and natural use of gestures, posture, and facial expressions to reinforce and enhance meaning.

· Body language reflects comfort interacting with audience.

(20 – 16 points)

· Stiff or unnatural use of nonverbal behaviors.

· Body language reflects some discomfort interacting with audience.

· Limited use of gestures to reinforce verbal message.

(15 – 11 points)

· Body language reflects a reluctance to interact with audience.

· Distracting movement and/or use of self- adaptive behaviors.

(10 – 0 points)

Peer Review

(20 points possible)

· Provided feedback to a Peers speech.

(20 points)

· Feedback was opinion rather than factual.

(10 points)

· No Feedback was provided.

(0 points)

Total Points

(100 total points possible)