Name:_______________________ A B C D

Listening Partner: ______________________

Walk in My Shoes Speaking Rubric

● You will be working with one partner in your speaking practice. They will use this
sheet to assess your speaking as you read your narratives!
● After each speaking session you will set a goal by circling one of the categories
under speaking skills: volume, clarity & speed, and engaging audience. This also
lets your partner know what to look for when assessing you.
● These exercises are a way to practice your speaking (and listening) skills in
preparation for the voice portion of your digital story.
● You will be assessed on your speaking AND listening.

Rubric #1
Speaking Skills To meet standards... How’d I do?

Volume I speak at a voice loud enough for 4 3 2 1

my audience to hear.

Clarity & I speak clearly and pronounce my

words. 4 3 2 1
Speed
I speak slowly and pause for
punctuation.

I change my pitch and volume to fit

mood.
Engage
4 3 2 1
audience I change the pace of my words to
fit the mood.

Strength:

Area for Improvement:

Rubric #2
Speaking Skills To meet standards.. How’d I do?

Volume I speak at a voice loud enough for

my audience to hear. 4 3 2 1
Clarity & I speak clearly and pronounce my
words. 4 3 2 1
Speed
I speak slowly and pause for
punctuation.

I change my pitch and volume to fit

mood.
Engage
4 3 2 1
audience I change the pace of my words to
fit the mood.

Strength:

Area for Improvement:

Rubric #3
Speaking Skills To meet standards... How’d I do?

Volume I speak at a voice loud enough for 4 3 2 1

my audience to hear.

Clarity & I speak clearly and pronounce my

words. 4 3 2 1
Speed
I speak slowly and pause for
punctuation.

I change my pitch and volume to fit

mood.
Engage
4 3 2 1
audience I change the pace of my words to
fit the mood.

Strength:

Area for Improvement: