iRubric: Performer rubric

Sounds much like a "robot." Recites mostly word by word with little, if any, multi-word phrasing. Demonstrates no awareness of end stopped vs. enjambed lines in poetry.

Recites most of the poem in phrases, but is not consistent. A small portion of the text may be read with expression. Demonstrates some awareness of end stopped vs. enjambed lines in poetry.

Almost all of the reading is appropriately phrased. Recitation is in larger, meaningful phrase groups, depending on the poem. There is much attention to expression. Demonstrates awareness of end stopped vs. enjambed lines in poetry.

Poem has not been memorized. No evidence of "showmanship" (posture, hand movement, and eye contact).

Poem has been somewhat memorized. Some evidence of "showmanship" (posture, hand movement, and eye contact).

Poem has been memorized.
"Showmanship" is evident (posture, hand movement, and eye contact).