Authors Day Speech Rubric
Author's Day Speech Rubric
Presentation & Persuasive Pitch Assessment
Total Score: / 30
Name:
Author:
| Criteria | Advanced (9–10) | Proficient (7–8) | Developing (1–6) |
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| Depth of Knowledge & Content | | | |
10 Points Possible
Score: / 10
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9–10 pts
Demonstrates thorough, insightful knowledge of the author's biography, core works, themes, and lasting impact with specific, compelling evidence. |
7–8 pts
Shows solid, accurate knowledge of key works and background; clearly explains the author's significance with relevant details. |
1–6 pts
Relies on surface-level facts or brief summaries; contains notable factual gaps or unsupported claims. |
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Delivery & Vocal Projection
10 Points Possible
Score: / 10
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9–10 pts
Maintains consistent, natural eye contact across the whole room; projects clearly with dynamic inflection, audible volume, and confident pacing. |
7–8 pts
Frequently establishes eye contact; speaks with adequate volume, clear projection, and steady pacing throughout the speech. |
1–6 pts
Relies heavily on notes with minimal eye contact; volume is too quiet or pacing makes delivery difficult to follow. |
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Poise, Fluency & Vocabulary
10 Points Possible
Score: / 10
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9–10 pts
Speaks with total poise and persuasive enthusiasm; uses precise vocabulary with seamless fluency and zero distracting verbal fillers (e.g., "umm," "like"). |
7–8 pts
Appears prepared and confident; consistently uses appropriate vocabulary with smooth delivery and minimal filler words. |
1–6 pts
Appears hesitant or uncomfortable; uses vague language and frequently relies on fillers that disrupt audience engagement. |
Feedback & Observations
Knowledge: __/10 Delivery: __/10 Poise: __/10 Final: __/30
Key Strengths (Glows)
Areas for Growth (Grows)
