Standards/Indicators Very strong evidence skill is present Moderate evidence skill is present Strong evidence skill is not present Points Earned Weight Total Score Points possible per indicator 5-4 3-2 1-0 Manuscript Content and Composition Topic relevance Topic addresses an issue facing the industry of agriculture. Topic addresses an issue that may show some relationship to the industry of agriculture. Topic addresses an issue that is unrelated to the industry of agriculture. x 6 Persuasive explanation of position on topic Position clearly stated and ample evidence is provided. Position is not obvious and evidence is not clearly provided. Position is not stated and evidence is not provided. x 8 Alternative viewpoints recognized Identifies and counters alternative viewpoints. Only identifies alternative viewpoints. Does not identify alternative viewpoints. x 4 Logical order and unity of thought Clearly organized and concise with strong introduction, body, and conclusion layout. Good organization with few statements out of place or lacking in clear construction. Little to no organization is present; sometimes awkward and lacking construction.. x 4 Spelling/grammar (sentence structure, verb agreement, etc.) Spelling and grammar are extremely high quality with two or less errors in the document. Spelling and grammar are adequate with three to five errors in the document. Spelling and grammar are less than adequate with six or more errors in the document. x 7 Quality of resources Resources are from reputable sources. Resources are from questionable sources. Resources are unreliable and invalid. x 6 Manuscript written according to guidelines 5 points 0 points Double-spaced formatted on 8½" x 11" white bond paper with 1" margins 12 point Arial or Sans Serif font x 1 Cover page with speech title, participant's name, chapter, state, and year x 1 APA style for references and citations x 3 Total Points for Manuscript Content and Composition North Carolina FFA Association FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event Prepared Public Speaking CDE Presentation and Questions Rubric – 800 points Speaker Name: ____________________________________________Chapter: __________________________________
Very strong evidence skill is present Moderate evidence skill is present Strong evidence skill is not present Points Weight Total Score Possible Points 5-4 3-2 1-0 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication A. Supporting Evidence Examples (stories, statistics, etc.) are vivid, precise, and clearly explained. Examples are usually concrete, sometimes needs clarification. Examples are sometimes confusing, leaving the listeners with questions. x 15 B. Persuasive use of evidence Exemplary use of evidence to persuade listeners. Sufficient use of evidence to persuade listeners. Has difficulty using evidence to persuade listeners. x 15 C. Pace Speaks very articulately at rate that engages audience. Speaks articulately but occasionally speaks too fast or has long unnecessary hesitations. Speaks too fast or too slow to engage audience. x 15 Speaker uses appropriate emphasis and tone to captivate the audience. Speaker presents speech as mere repeating of facts and speech comes across as a report. Speaker lacks enthusiasm and power to engage the audience. x 20 D. Command of Audience E. Eye Contact Constantly looks at the entire audience (90 of the time). Mostly looks around the audience (60 – 80% of the time). Occasionally looks at someone or some groups (less than 50% of the time). x 10 F. Mannerisms and gestures No nervous habits are displayed. Hand motions are expressive and used to emphasize talking points. Sometimes exhibits nervous habits. Hands are sometimes used to express or emphasize. Displays some nervous habits. Hands are not used to emphasize talking points; hand motions are sometimes distracting. x 10 G. Poise Portrays confidence and composure through appropriate body language (stance, posture, facial expressions) Maintains control most of the time; rarely loses composure. Lacks confidence and composure. x 15 Response to Questions A. Response to questions Is able to respond with organized thoughts and concise answers. Answers effectively but has to stop and think and sometimes gets off focus. Rambles or responds before thinking. x 20 B. Knowledge of topic Answer shows thorough knowledge of the subject and supports answer with strong evidence. Answer shows some knowledge of the subject but lacks strong evidence. Answer shows little knowledge of the subject and lacks evidence. x 40 Total Points for Presentation and Questions Rubric Prepared Public Speaking CDE Official Tally Sheet
Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points 1: 2: Speaker 3: Speaker 4: Speaker 5: 6: 7: Speaker 8: Scores from Presentation and Response to Questions Rubrics Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication during presentation (from rubric) Supporting evidence (examples) 75 Persuasive use of evidence 75 Pace 75 Command of audience 100 Eye contact 50 Mannerisms and gestures 50 Poise 75 Response to Questions (from rubric) Response to questions 100 Knowledge of topic 200 Manuscript Score (from rubric) 200 Subtotal points 1000 Less time deductions (1 point for each second under 6 minutes or over 8 minutes) Provided by room coordinator or timekeeper Official FFA Dress Violation Deduction (50 points) -50 Net Total Points 1000 Speaker Ranking Judge’s Name: __________________________________________ Date: ______________ PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT