Speeches

In language arts, students will develop writing, reading and speaking skills. My goal for each speech assignment is to increase a student's public speaking confidence. By the end of the year, students will be able to...
1. Speak in a loud, clear voice.
2. Use eye contact comfortably between the speaker and audience.
3. Speak with purpose. Even when the words belong to someone else, you speak as if these words are your own.
4. Speak formally in a natural rhythm.

The following is the rubric. Notice the minimum grade for trying is a C.

A	B	C
Speaks with purpose as if this is your story.	Speaks with purpose but mixes some phrases or experiences some mental pauses.	Speaks at a slow halting rate or rapid rate. Minimal expression.
Uses a loud clear voice and can be heard in all corners of the room.	Uses a loud clear voice and can be heard in all corners of the room.	Quiet voice
Makes eye contact in 3 or more places of the classroom.	Makes eye contact in 2 places of the classroom.	Does not make eye contact, looking at the ceiling or floor most of the time. Or make eye contact briefly as an afterthought.
100% memorized with few phrase adjustments	80-90% memorized; asks for help remember 1-2 sentences	60-70% memorized.