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Poet Research Project 
Poetry Presentation
You will be conducting research about a chosen poet and several of his or her poems. This research will be presented in an informative speech including a well researched biography, the poems, and an artistic represenation.
Rubric Code: L3A48B
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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You will be conducting research over a chosen poet and several of his or her poems. This research will be presented in an informative speech including a well researched biography, the poems, with an artistic representation.
  Poor

4 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Reasearch

Student conducts appropriate biographical research from designated locations. Research is presented in the form of an original biography.
Poor

Student conducted research through one source only; biography is unoriginal and/or cut-and-pasted from sources. Sources are not cited.
Good

Student conducted research through at least two sources; biography contains mostly original thoughts and less than 5 grammatical errors.
Excellent

Student conducted thorough research through multiple sources; biography is original and well-written with less than 2 grammatical errors.
Artistic Representation

Student creates a visually pleasing representation of the poems including paragraphs where needed.
Poor

Artistic work is bland and contains no illustration or decorative detail; guidelines weren't followed or were followed incorrectly.
Good

Artistic work contains little illustration and decorative detail; guidelines were generally followed and contains most required elements.
Excellent

Artistic work contains vivid illustration and decorative detail; guidelines were strictly followed and contains all required elements.
Use of Class Time and Resources

Students are given class time and resources to prepare for this assignment and must use that time and resources wisely.
Poor

No use of class time; wasteful with materials.
Good

Little use of class time; fairly respectful of class materials.
Excellent

Uses class time well and uses class materials well.
Neatness

Written project is neat and understandable.
Poor

Handwritten; sloppy or wrinkled materials; smudges.
Good

Handwritten, but no smudges or markings on paper.
Excellent

Typed; neat; no markings on papers or poster.
Speech Ideas/Content

Content is appropriate for audience.
Poor

Lack of knowledge of poet's background and poetic devices.
Poems uninteresting to audience.
Good

Identifiable content about poet's background; simplistic connection to poetic devices.
Poems read, but missing gusto.
Excellent

Clear, focused background information about poet; successful inclusion of poetic devices used by poet.
Two or more poems enthusiastically read.
Speech Organization

Organization on speech helps audience to stay focused.
Poor

>Missing introduction or conclusion
>Missing transitions
>Artistic representation detracts from presentation.
Good

>Underdeveloped introduction or conclusion
>Transitions usually work
>Artistic representation is helpful to audience connecion with poet
Excellent

>Highly effective introduction and conclustion
>Smooth transitions
>Artistic representation details make impact on audience
Speech Delivery

Delivery enhances enjoyment of the audience.
Poor

*0-1 minute or 7-8 mins. in length
*little or no eye contact
*too fast/slow, quiet/loud, monotone/erratic
*drops, fumbles, rattles artistic representation
Good

*1-3 mins. or 5-7 mins. in length
*eye contact present, but not consistent
*mostly clear enunciation
*artistic representation is appropriately used
Excellent

*3-5 minute limit
*consistent, effective eye contact
*outstanding enunciation and rate
*exceptionally well presented artistic representation



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