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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity is 64. The grade is held to 58, 30 above Signal. 58 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
28 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Greeting 26% Claims 29% Positioning 31% Thanks 14%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 29 words I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Dr. Michael Sidebotham, on being recognized in the inaugural class of the Virginia Department of Education’s Principals of Distinction.1 Greeting Claims · 32 words This recognition honors outstanding school leaders while supporting their continued professional growth. A longtime principal of Grafton Village Elementary School, Dr. Sidebotham was named Stafford County’s Principal of the Year in 2018.2 3 Positioning · 35 words His dedication to students, staff, and families at Grafton Village has stood out. Principals like Dr. Sidebotham play a vital role in shaping the next generation and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Positioning Thanks · 16 words I thank Dr. Sidebotham for his leadership and his unwavering commitment to education in our community. Thanks
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×3 Greeting Thanks Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 28
5 of 5 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Dr. Michael Sidebotham, on being recognized in the inaugural class of the Virginia Department of Education’s Principals of Distinction.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “His dedication to students, staff,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and families at Grafton Village has stood out.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Principals like Dr. Sidebotham play a vital role in shaping the next generation and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank Dr. Sidebotham for his leadership and his unwavering commitment to education in our community.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Reasoning · no score
No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Conclusions found · 0
None: nothing is concluded.
Respect · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Clarity · 100
0 of 5 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 3
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “Dr. Michael Sidebotham, on being recognized in the inaugural class of the Virginia Department of Education’s Principals of Distinction” Dr. Michael Sidebotham was recognized in the inaugural class of the Virginia Department of Education’s Principals of Distinction. search 2 “A longtime principal of Grafton Village Elementary School” Dr. Michael Sidebotham has served as principal of Grafton Village Elementary School for many years. search 3 “named Stafford County’s Principal of the Year in 2018” Dr. Michael Sidebotham was named Stafford County’s Principal of the Year in 2018. search
