8th+Grade+Speech

The 8th Grade Speech class focuses on incorporating technology into their presentations. Delivery is focused on in 6th grade and writing is focused on in 7th grade, but these concepts are still addressed.

Speeches
 * PowerPoint
 * News Editorial Podcast
 * PhotoStory


 * Below is the 8th Grade rubric that I use to grade the 8th grade speeches. **
 * < 0 = None ||< 2 = Moderately Weak ||< 4 = Moderately Strong ||
 * < 1 = Weak ||< 3 = Average ||< 5 = Strong ||

Delivery

1. The student met the time requirement of ........... 2. The student maintained eye contact throughout. 3. The student didn't have any physical or vocal (ums) distractions! 4. The student demonstrated enthusiasm for his/her topic demonstrating voice inflection, rate, and pitch.
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||

Written Speech

5. The student introduces the topic in a clear, lively, and interesting fashion. 6. The student's writing flows well and has clear main points supported by explanations and facts. 7. The student concludes with an interesting and brief summary of the presented information.
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||

Technology/Visuals

8. The student appropriately used technology to __aid__ in telling the story. 9. The student concentrated on speaking to the entire class rather than reading outline points. 10. Graphics are attractive, appealing, and support the topic of the presentation.
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = 0 ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||