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8th Grade Exploration

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Exploration Topic: ___________________________________

Student Name: _____________________________________

Speech Score Sheet

SCALE:

6 Quality is fully developed.

4 – 5 Adequate performance.

2 – 3 Quality is developing.

1 Quality is absent.

VOCAL EXPRESSION

Expressiveness 6 5 4 3 2 1

Expressiveness refers to the extent to which the voice usage ranges from

monotonous to interesting and enthusiastic. (A score of 6 would indicate

that the speaker’s expression was interesting/ enthusiastic where a score

of 1 would mean the expression was monotonous.)

Clarity 6 5 4 3 2 1

Clarity refers to the distinctness of the articulation and the pronunciation

of words. This is an evaluation of the clearness of the expression, not the

understandability of the meaning of the words being used. (A score of 6

would indicate the speaker was clear throughout and a score of 1 would

indicate poor articulation.)

Audibility 6 5 4 3 2 1

Audibility refers to appropriateness of the vocal volume used by the

speaker. (A score of 6 would indicate the speaker was audible

throughout and a score of 1 would indicate they could not be heard.)

PHYSICAL EXPRESSION

Eye Contact 6 5 4 3 2 1

Eye Contact refers to the degree to which the speaker maintains eye

contact with the listener(s). The ideal is represented by the person who

attracts the listener’s attention and interest through use of the eyes

without making the listener uncomfortable. (A score of 6 would indicate

that the speaker involved the audience with eye contact and a score of

1 would indicate that the speaker avoids eye contact.)

Body Movement 6 5 4 3 2 1

Bodily movement refers to the movements of the entire body as well as

facial expression, and to the use of gestures. (A score of 6 would indicate

that the speaker focused attention and interest and a score of 1 would

indicate the speaker was stiff or erratic.)

Confidence 6 5 4 3 2 1

Confidence refers to the level at which students appear self-assured.

This includes body movements that would portray confidence (i.e. smiling,

good posture, etc). (A score of 6 indicates a student who is poised and

confident, and a score of 1 would indicate a student who clutched the

podium and portrayed extreme nervous actions.)

ORGANIZATION

Order 6 5 4 3 2 1

Order refers to the sequencing of main points within the message. (A

score of 6 would indicate the speaker used an effective order and a

score of 1 would indicate that there was no order.)

Focus 6 5 4 3 2 1

Focus (purpose) refers to the extent to which the central topic is clear

and the sub-points are related to the topic. (A score of 6 would indicate

that the focus was related well and a score of 1 would indicate unclear purpose.)

Content 6 5 4 3 2 1

Content refers to the information the speaker conveyed in the speech. The

speaker’s purpose is to teach listeners about the topic. (A score of 6 would

indicate that the speaker was successful in teaching the listeners a lot of

information about the topic and a score of 1 would indicate there was

not a lot of information in the speech.)

Thesis 6 5 4 3 2 1

Students should have a clear thesis in their introduction. The thesis

statement should indicate what the student’s speech is about. (A

score of 6 would indicate a clear and concise thesis statement and

a score of 1 would indicate no statement of purpose presented.)

Lead/ Closing 6 5 4 3 2 1

Lead/Closing refers to the student having an opening section of the

speech that draws listeners in as well as a closing paragraph.

(A score of 6 indicates that a students had an interesting and catchy

lead and a closing that wrapped up the speech and a score of 1 would

indicate no lead or closing.)

Bible Verse/ Biblical Reflection 6 5 4 3 2 1

Each student must include a Bible verse and explanation as to how the

verse relates to their speech. (A score of 6 would indicate that the student

used an appropriate and fitting scripture verse that was applicable to the

content of the speech and a score of 1 would indicate that the student did not

use a Bible verse).

Written Piece/ Model 6 5 4 3 2 1

Written piece/ Model refers to the use of students using existing written.

piece and model in the presentation. (A score of 6 would indicate that the

student fluidly incorporated their written piece and model in the speech

and a score of 1 would indicate that the student did not incorporate their

written piece or model).

Visual Aide 6 5 4 3 2 1

Visual aide refers to the use of an extra visual support piece for the speech.

(i.e. poster, graph, power point) (A score of 6 would indicate that the

student used an interesting visual aide that was applicable to the content

of the speech and a score of 1 would indicate that the student did not have

or use a visual aide).

Creativity/ Thoughtfulness 6 5 4 3 2 1

Creativity refers to the originality of the students presentation, product,

and visual aide. The presentation catches the listener’s attention. (A score

of 6 would indicate student’s presentation is very creative and thoughtful

and a score of 1 would indicate low creativity).

MISCELLANEOUS

Dress/ Gum Chewing 6 5 4 3 2 1

Dress refers to students wearing professional (church style) clothing.

(NO SNEAKERS). Students are not to chew gum. A score of 6 would

indicate a student who is dressed in a professional manner (not

chewing gum) and a score of 1 would indicate a student

who was not dressed appropriately or chewing gum)

Time 6 1

Time refers to the speech fitting in the time constraints of 7 – 10 minutes.

(A score of 6 would indicate that the student’s speech was between 7 and

10 minutes and a score of 1 indicates it was less than 7 minutes or more than 10.

TIME: ________________

COMMENTS:

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Tallied Score: _____ (out of 102) Grade: