outline for a speech

Speaker: _________________________________________

No Yes

Introduction 0------------------------------15

· Provided name and where from

· Previewed main points

Body of speech: Clearly organized in three areas (either Option 1 or Option 2)?

Main Point 1 0------------------------------20

Main Point 2 0------------------------------20

Main Point 3 0------------------------------20

Conclusion: Included an effective and appropriate conclusion? 0------------------------------15

· Reviewed main points

· Ended with concluding statement

Delivery 0------------------------------10

· Extemporaneous: Is the speech delivered conversationally?

· Eye contact: Is eye contact made with audience members?

· Volume: Can the speech be heard clearly throughout the room?

· Rate of Speech: Is the rate of speech easy to follow, not too fast or slow?

· Stance: Does the speaker stand on both feet equally and minimize shifting/swaying?

Points deducted for the following (-5 for each, unless otherwise noted):

_____ Missing the 3-4 minute time limit (above or below the limit; 10 second leeway)

_____ Reading the speech

_____ Failure to submit a typed outline BEFORE speaking

_____ Speaker notes not in outline format OR Lacking major components of MLA formatting on outline

_____ NO hats, sunglasses, coats, other attire that is distracting and/or prevents us from seeing you. Please make sure your hair doesn’t cover your face.

_____ Tardy on speaking day (-10 points)

_______ Total

_______ Deductions

_______ Final Grade

90-100 Excellent, above and beyond expectations; 80-89 Very Good; 70-79 Satisfactory/Completed Assignment; 60-69 Needs Improvement; 0-59 Incomplete assignment