6th Grade Speech Assignment and Rubric
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Choose a topic that interests you.
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Research that topic. Find at least three sources. One source must be an audio or video
source.
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Compose a four-minute speech on your topic.
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You may use notecards and/or a Keynote, but you
may not just read from it.
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You will be graded using the rubric below.
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0
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1
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2
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Topic
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Topic is unclear
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The topic is unclear.
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The topic is clear and relevant to the student.
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Introduction
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There is no introduction or main idea.
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The introduction and/or main idea are unclear.
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The student gives a clear introduction to the topic and
the main idea is stated.
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Supporting Details
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No supporting details or irrelevant supporting details.
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Fewer than three supporting details.
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The student uses three or more details to support the
topic.
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Conclusion
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No conclusion.
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The conclusion is confusing or does not wrap up the topic.
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The conclusion sufficiently wraps up the topic.
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Organization
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Speech lacks organization.
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There is some organization, but some areas are unclear.
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The speech is well organized with clear transitions.
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Preparation
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Student is obviously not prepared.
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Student needs more preparation and research.
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Student is well prepared and seems knowledgeable about the
topic.
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Verbal
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4 or more errors in grammar, vocabulary, and
pronunciation.
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1-3 errors in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
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Student uses proper grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation.
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Nonverbal
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The student lacks enthusiasm and often loses focus.
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Student sometimes loses focus.
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Student appears enthusiastic, makes eye contact, and stays
focused.
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Length
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The speech is either way under or over four minutes
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The speech is less than four minutes or exceeds five
minutes.
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The speech is at least four minutes long, but does not
exceed five minutes.
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Sources
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Less than 3 sources.
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3 or more sources, but no audio or video source.
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3 or more sources, with one audio or video source.
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Participation
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Student interrupts or distracts another speaker.
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Student listens politely and attentively to other
speakers.
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