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Memorize and Recite Poetry

Students will memorize a poem and recite it to the class

Rubric Code: TA76WX

By Blathrop

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Subject: English

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: K-5

Song/Poem Recitation
	5 pts	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts
Preparation	5 Student is well prepared and it is obvious that he/she rehearsed the assigned portion of the song/poem thoroughly.	4 Student is well prepared but the presentation of the song/poem requires a few more rehearsals.	3 Student is not well prepared and would benefit from many more rehearsals.	2 Student is obviously unprepared for the task. No evidence of any rehearsals.
Memorization	5 The student has memorized the entire portion of the song/poem and is able to present it without error.	4 The student has memorized entire portion of the song/poem and is able to present with just one error from which h/she recovers.	3 The student has memorized the entire portion of the song/poem and is able to present, however makes three+ errors and doesn't recover.	2 The student has not memorized the assigned poem.
Pausing and Pacing	5 The student uses pauses and pace effectively to communicate meaning and/or enhance dramatic impact of the song/poem.	4 The students uses pauses and pacing to communicate meaning and/or enhance dramatic impact of the song/poem.	3 Pauses and pacing were not effective in improving meaning and/or dramatic effect. Pauses at ends of lines rather than at punctuation marks. Delivery is in bursts.	2 Pauses were not intentionally used. Song/Poem is choppy. Delivery is either too quick or too slow. Says words with no logical grouping.
Clarity and Expression	5 The student speaks clearly, distinctly, and with appropriate and varied pitch and tone modulation. Recites loudly enough for all to hear throughout the presentation.	4 The student speaks clearly and distinctly. Some minor lapses in pitch, tone and volume OR the emotion conveyed did not always fit the content OR emphasis uneven.	3 The student speaks clearly but is, at times, indistinct, too quiet, and/or pitch was rarely used OR the emotion it conveyed often did not fit the content.	2 The student does not speak clearly, mispronounces words and is inaudible to the audience. Spoken in monotone.