I. Meeting the standards for Content/Structure In this assignment, the student Excellent Good Fair Weak N/A   Chooses a topic that is appropriate to the audience and the occasion           Constructs an introduction that:    Gains the audience's attention and focuses it on the topic              Establishes the speaker's credentials             Gives the audience a reason to listen to the speech             States a clear, focused thesis           Constructs the body of the message appropriately:   States main ideas clearly and distinctly             Chooses an appropriate organizational pattern             Uses transitions that are effective             Uses transitions that are creative           Develops the body of the message appropriately:   Uses sufficient evidence to support assertions             Uses a variety of types of supporting material             Communicates ideas clearly and understandably             Gathers evidence from a sufficient number of credible sources           Uses audio or visual aids appropriately:   Aids illustrate necessary information or ideas             Aids appear professional and neat             Aids clearly add to audience interest or understanding             Aids do not detract from the speaker or the message           Constructs the conclusion of the speech appropriately:    Reviews the main points of the speech              Creates a sense of finality             Uses closing techniques that are appropriate to the speech purpose             Ends the speech memorably           Addresses the required elements of the specific assignment:   Supporting material conveys a clear sense of tribute           II. Meeting the standards for presentation/delivery In this assignment, the student Excellent Good Fair Weak N/A   Enunciates clearly             Pronounces words and names properly and smoothly              Maintains good eye contact with the audience             Uses variety in vocal tone and inflection             Speaks at an appropriate rate             Uses appropriate volume for the size of the room      and the nature of the occasion             Uses effective, non-distracting gestures             Stands and moves in non-distracting ways             Uses effective facial expressions to reinforce message             Appears extemporaneous ­ not memorized             Delivery style is appropriate to the speech purpose,      audience, and occasion             Delivery conveys a clear sense of admiration and tribute

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