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English Podcast Assignment 
You will create an interesting, accurate, and informative podcast about your topic in a ~35-minute podcast, including an interview with an expert source.
Rubric Code: U22749B
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Level 1

50-59%

1 pts

Level 2

60-69%

2 pts

Level 3

70-79%

3 pts

Level 4

80-100%

4 pts

Voice and Originality

Level 1

The script was not written for an appropriate audience. Most of the sentences are not the students' own.
Level 2

Some parts of the script were written for an appropriate audience. Some of the sentences are the students' own, unless quoting.
Level 3

Most of the script were written for an appropriate audience. Most of the sentences are the students' own, unless quoting.
Level 4

The script was written for an appropriate audience. All of the sentences are the students' own, unless quoting.
Content/Organization

Level 1

The script is not interesting and/or informative. Does not have relevant information. Information is unorganized.
Level 2

The script is fairly interesting and informative. Does not have all of the relevant information on the presentation. There is not enough information presented. Information is not well organized.
Level 3

The script is somewhat interesting and informative. The students present the information fairly clearly and display a reasonable understanding of information. Somewhat organized.
Level 4

The script is interesting and informative. The script includes all information on the topic. Information written in an organized fashion.
Information is presented clearly. Good transitions that set up the next section.
Mechanics

Level 1

Writer has some correct spelling, punctuation, or grammar unless writing out difficult words phonetically.
Level 2

Writing has mostly correct spelling punctuation, and grammar unless writing out difficult words phonetically.
Level 3

Writer has all correct spelling, punctuation and mostly correct grammar unless writing out difficult words phonetically.
Level 4

Writer has completely correct spelling, punctuation and grammar unless writing out difficult words phonetically.
Podcast Delivery
  Fair

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Very Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Content

Fair

Irrelevant or inappropriate topic that minimally engages listener. Does not include an introduction or the purpose is vague and unclear. Information is inaccurate. Does not stay on topic. No conclusion is provided.
Good

Introduction describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds. Accurate information is provided succinctly.Stays on the topic. Conclusion summarizes information.
Very Good

Introduction describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds.
Original content enhances the purpose of the podcast in an innovative way. Accurate information and concepts are presented. Keeps focus on the topic. Conclusion clearly summarizes key information.
Excellent

Catchy and clever introduction. Provides relevant information and establishes a clear purpose engaging the listener immediately.
Creativity and original content enhance the purpose of the podcast in an innovative way. Accurate information and succinct concepts are presented. The piece revolves around the topic well. Conclusion excellently summarizes key information that leaves an impression on the audience.
Delivery

Fair

Delivery is hesitant, and choppy and sounds like the presenter is reading.
Enunciation of spoken word is not clearly understandable or expression, and rhythm are distracting throughout the podcast.
Good

Partly rehearsed and inconsistent delivery. There are a few lapses in enunciation, expression, and pacing.
Very Good

Rehearsed, smooth delivery.
Enunciation, expression, pacing are effective.
Excellent

Well rehearsed, smooth delivery in an engaging formal style.
Highly effective enunciation, expression, and rhythm keep the audience listening.
Audio Enhancements

Fair

Enhancements are distracting to presentation.
Copyright infringement is obvious.
Good

Music and sound effects provides a partially supportive background to the podcast.
Enhancements are owned by the creator of the podcast or copyright cleared.
Very Good

Music and sound effects provides supportive background to the podcast.
Enhancements are owned by the creator of the podcast or copyright cleared.
Excellent

Music and sound effects enhance the mood, quality, and understanding of the presentation.
All enhancements are owned by the creator of the podcast or copyright cleared with appropriate documentation.
Technical Production

Fair

Transitions are abrupt and background noise needs to be filtered.
Volume changes are highly distracting.
Podcast is either too long or too short to keep the audience engaged.
Good

Transitions are partly smooth with some amount of ambient noise.
Volume is acceptable.
Podcast length keeps audience listening.
Very Good

Transitions are smooth with a minimal amount of ambient noise.
Volume is acceptable.
Podcast length keeps audience listening.
Excellent

Transitions are smooth and spaced correctly without noisy, dead space.
Volume of voice, music, and effects enhance the presentation.
Podcast length keeps the audience interested and engaged.



Keywords:
  • English, Research, Podcast







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