Composition and Communication

Dr. Meehan / Multi-Media Writing

Spring 2007: Reading and Writing Schedule

Speech: Assignments and Rubrics

Speech #1: Speaking from manuscript: focus on physical and vocal delivery.

This speech will be short (the length of your first essay, approximately 3-5 minutes). It is a warm-up and practice for the longer, second speech you will give. It gives me an opportunity to provide initial feedback regarding two key areas: your physical and vocal presence.

Here is the rubric I will use.

Evaluation Rubric for Speech #1

Focus: Physical and Vocal Delivery

Name of Speaker:

 5= excellent; 4= strong; 3=average; 2=weak; 1=insufficient

Physical Element                                                       Evaluation

Vocal Element                                                           Evaluation

Speech #2: Informative speech, extemporaneous delivery.

You will deliver a 5-7 minute speech, based on the research and writing you did for your third essay. This presentation should be a remediation of your essay--should include some sort of presentation technology (visual images, slides, etc) that you feel will enhance the delivery.

Composition and Communication

Dr. Meehan

Informative Speech: Evaluation Form

Speaker:

Time:

                                                                                                Comments/Suggestions

_____  Organization [25 points]

            Introduction: engages interest, thesis

            previews main points

            Body: coherence of main ideas and thesis,

            effective use of transitions

            Conclusion: reviewed main points,

            Powerful ending

_____  Content [25 points]

            Topic: knowledge and interest clear and

            adapted to audience

            Main points clear and well developed with

            examples relating to audience

            Visual aid well prepared and effective

_____  Delivery [50 points]

            Direct and inclusive eye contact

            Effective use of voice (vocal variety, rate, articulation)

            Effective use of body (gestures, movement, appearance)

            Extemporaneous delivery: not read or memorized

            (effective use of notes)

Main Strength of the Presentation:

Main Weakness of the Presentation: