Speech & Debate

1. Speech & Debate Declamation Speeches Grading Rubric

2. Declamation speech • Declamation is the delivering of a speech that was written and delivered by another person. • The speech should be between 5-10 minutes in length, including the introduction. • This speech is worth 100 points.

3. Introduction • Name of work • Author • Necessary background information • Establishes mood • Has an appropriate hook/teaser

4. Presentation style (20 points) • Speaker gives a realistic attempt to recreate the spirit of the original presentation • Appropriate style of delivery • Message in speech is conveyed credibly and convincingly as if the words were the speakers own

5. Vocal Delivery (20 points) • Speaker is articulate and fluent • Uses vocal variety: pitch, volume, rate, pausing, phrasing, stress, and tone • Speaker is conversational and concerned, passionate and pleasing. • Speaker is in control of words and emotions • Speaker is self confident and self-assured

6. Physical Delivery(20 points) • Inviting to the audience • Varies facial expression to accentuate the natural flow of thoughts and feelings • Makes eye contact with the audience • Stands straight and controlled, without distracting movements • Movement, if used, should be motivated by transitions in thought or mood • Gestures should be visible and effectively used for emphasis, and varied

7. Overall Effect(20 points) • Speaker should project an understanding of the speech’s message • Speaker should instill audiences concern for the speech’s content • The original speaker’s message should not be overshadowed by the delivery.

8. Time • The first and last minute of the speech should be memorized. • Students will be penalized for referring to notes during this part of presentation. • There will also be a penalty for reading directly from the notecard. The notecard should be an outline, not a script. • The speech should be between 5-10 minutes. Students will be penalized for going over or under that time limit.