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Poetry Presentation 
Poetry Presentation
Poetry Out Loud
Rubric Code: CA45C6
By suzgall
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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10 pts

Introduction

5

No introduction
7

Introduces poem - may forget a piece of intro.
8

Introduces poem with clear information
name
poet
and title of poem.
10

Introduces poem with all required information and includes a reason for why the poem was selected.
Pitch

5

Pitch was not used to convey emotion
7

Pitch was rarely used OR the emotion it conveyed often did not fit the content
8

Pitch was used often, but the emotion it conveyed did not always fit the content
10

Pitch was used often to convey emotions appropriately
Posture and Eye Contact

5

Slouches and/or does not look at the audience during the presentation.
7

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact with the audience during the presentation.
8

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with the audience during the presentation
10

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident; establishes eye contact with the audience during the presentation
Pauses

5

Pauses were not intentionally used
7

Pauses were intentionally used, but were not effective in improving meaning and/or dramatic impact
8

Pauses were effectively used once to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact
10

Pauses were effectively used two or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact
Speaks Clearly

5

Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
7

Speaks clearly and distinctly most (85%-94%) of the time,and mispronounces no more than one word.
8

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (95%-100%) of the time, but mispronounces no more than one word.
10

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (95%-100%) of the time, and does not mispronounce any of the words.
Volume

5

Volume is often too soft to be heard by all audience members
7

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members about 50% of the time, or less
8

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time
10

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members during the entire presentation
Enthusiasm

5

Very little use of facial expressions or body language; does not generate much interest in topic
7

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked
8

Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic
10

Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic
Conveys Meaning

5

Recitation does not convey meaning - just words.
7

Sometimes does not appear to be listening, but is not distracting
8

Listens intently, but makes one distracting noise or movement
10

Listens intently; does not make distracting noises or movements
Preparedness

5

Does not seem at all prepared for presentation, cannot recall most of the poem.
7

Seems somewhat prepared, but is is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
8

Seems prepared, may have needed a couple more rehearsals. Recall of the entire poem.
10

Completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed very well.
Pacing

5

Pace is way too fast or way too slow.
7

Pace either a little too fast or slow.
8

Effort made to pace poem appropriately.
10

Pacing of poem used effectively to convey meaning and emphasis.




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