STANDARDS: See rubric on Writing an Informative Speech Rubric on Writing an Informative Speech Criteria 4 3 2. 1 Content • The informative speech shows very careful thought . The informative speech shows careful thought. . The informative speech lacks careful thought in most parts. • It presents essen- tial and neces- sary information about the chosen topic. . It presents mostly essential and necessary information. . The informative speech lacks careful thought in many parts . Some essential information is lacking or some information is unnecessary. . Much essential information is missing or a number of details are unnecessary. Presentation of facts . • All pieces of in- formation in the speech are facts. . Most pieces of information in the speech are facts. . There is hardly any hint of opin- ion or persua- sion. Some pieces of information in the speech are not facts. . The speech does not express opinion or try to persuade. Many pieces of information in the speech are not facts. Many parts ex- press opinion or persuasion. . Some parts ex- press opinion or persuasion.​