Spotlight Blueprint Worksheet
Spotlight Blueprint
Informational Speech Planner
Name:
Date:
1 THE CORE CONCEPT
What is your topic? (A passion, a hobby, or a specific aspect of yourself)
Thesis Statement: What is the main point you want your audience to walk away with?
Ex: "Collecting vintage vinyl isn't just about music; it's a way to preserve history and experience sound in its most authentic form."
2 THE INTRODUCTION
The Hook (Question, Stat, Story, or Quote)
Credibility (Why do you know/care about this?)
3 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (The Body)
Main Point #1
Evidence / Example / Supporting Detail
Main Point #2
Evidence / Example / Supporting Detail
Main Point #3
Evidence / Example / Supporting Detail
4 THE CONCLUSION
Summarize Key Points & Restate Thesis
Clincher (A final thought that sticks with them)
DELIVERY NOTES
How will you engage the audience? Think about your voice and body language.
Eye Contact
Steady Pacing
Hand Gestures
Spotlight Success Rubric
Success Rubric
Informational Speech Evaluation Tool
Total Score / 20
STAY-ON-TASK CHECKLIST
Topic chosen and narrow enough for the time limit.
Thesis statement clearly defines my main point.
At least 2-3 supporting details or examples written.
Conclusion includes a memorable "clincher."
Transition words used between body points.
Practiced aloud at least once for timing.
| Category | Professional (5) | Competent (4-3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1-0) |
|---|
| Structure & Flow | Clear intro, logical body, and strong conclusion. Excellent transitions. | Has intro, body, and conclusion. Most parts flow logically. | Missing one major section or transitions are abrupt. | Lacks clear organization; difficult to follow. |
| Thesis & Content | Clear, sophisticated thesis. Supporting details are insightful and credible. | Solid thesis. Points are supported with basic evidence or examples. | Thesis is vague. Support is thin or unrelated to the main topic. | No clear thesis or supporting information provided. |
| Delivery Skills | Consistent eye contact, natural gestures, and perfect pacing/volume. | Frequent eye contact. Clear voice but may rely on notes occasionally. | Reads mostly from notes. Voice is quiet or too fast. Minimal eye contact. | Strictly reading. Inaudible or lacks any engagement. |
| Audience Impact | Engages audience with a compelling hook and stays focused throughout. | Includes a hook. Keeps audience attention for most of the speech. | Hook is weak. Struggled to maintain audience interest. | No attempt to engage the audience. |
Teacher/Peer Comments
