iRubric: Oral Presentation of Short Story rubric

Student speaks clearly and distinctly; is very familiar with material and does not stammer or mispronounce words.

Student speaks clearly and distinctly; is familiar with material and mispronounces only a few words.

Student often mumbles or cannot be understood; is not very familiar with material and mispronounces several words.

Student mumbles and cannot be understood; is unfamiliar with material and often falters while reading aloud or speaking.

Student demonstrates excellent use of pacing (able to hold the audience's attention); uses a voice that is animated and suited to the story; uses a variety of speeds; consistently uses pacing, volume, and tone to create mood, emaphsize important points, and advance overall comprehension/entertainment.

Student demonstrates some variety of pacing (able to hold the audience's attention most of the time); uses some variety in speed; occasionally uses pacing, volume, and tone to create mood, emaphsize important points, and advance overall comprehension/entertainment.

Student voice is sometimes flat or monotone; little vocal expressiveness is used to emphasize main points and create mood; too fast/slow.

Student pacing is too fast/slow making it difficult for the audience to follow; flat or monotone voice throughout; vocal expressiveness is not used.