SPEECH CHOIR RUBRIC
POOR AVERAGE
CRITERIA (4)
The delivery detracts from the
message; eye contact may be
very limited; the presenter may
tend to look at the floor,
mumble, speak inaudibly, fidget,
Delivery or read most of the speech;
(Nonverbal Effectiveness) gestures and movements may be
(x 3) jerky or excessive. The delivery
may appear inconsistent with
the message. Poise of
composure is lost during any
distractions. Audience members
have difficulty hearing the
presentation.
The presenter is not able to keep
the audience engaged. The
verbal or nonverbal feedback
from the audience may suggest a
Audience Adaptation lack of interest or confusion.
(x 2)
Some events are left out.
Shortcuts of the plot is very
obvious that 2 or 3 important
Creativity of the Script
details are omitted. Voice
(X 2) assignment is visible but
characterization is not really
administered.
3-5 incorrect voice inflections,
Voice Inflections & voices assigned are not
performed as it should be.
Blending Enunciation is worse (3-5
(x 3) mispronunciations).
EXEMPLARY
(7)
The delivery generally seems
effective – however, effective
use of volume, eye contact, vocal
control, etc. may not be
consistent; some hesitancy may
be observed. Vocal tone, facial
expressions, clothing and other
nonverbal expressions do not
detract significantly from the
message. The delivery style, tone
of voice, and clothing choices do
not seem out-of-place or
disrespectful to the audience or
occasion
The presenter is able to keep the
audience engaged most of the
time. When feedback indicates a
need for idea clarification, the
speaker makes an attempt to
clarify or restate ideas.
Generally, the speaker
demonstrates audience
awareness through nonverbal
and verbal behaviors
Detailed but long. Voice
assignment is visible but there's
little constraints in
characterization.
1-2 mispronunciations but voice
inflection is good. Blending is in
harmony.
(10)
SCORE
The delivery is well-rehearsed --
natural, confident, and enhances
the message – posture, eye
contact, smooth gestures, facial
expressions, volume, pace, etc.
indicate confidence, a
commitment to the topic, and a
willingness to communicate. The
vocal tone, delivery style, and
clothing are consistent with the
message. Delivery style and
clothing choices suggest an
awareness of expectations and
norms.
The presenter is able to
effectively keep the audience
engaged. Material is modified or
clarified as needed given
audience verbal and nonverbal
feedback. Nonverbal behaviors
are used to keep the audience
engaged. Delivery style is
modified as needed
Brief yet detailed. The plot is not
confusing. Dialogues are clearly
stated. Voice assignment is
visible and there's consistency of
characterization.
Proper voice inflection is
observed. There is excellent
blending of voices, very
harmonious and synchronized.
Very good enunciation, no words
are mispronounced.