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Memorizing and Reciting Poetry 
Memorizing and Reciting Poetry
Spring Poetry Project #1: Select a poem of 10 lines or more from the poetry book and memorize it. You must recite the whole poem; you are not allowed to recite just the first 10 lines of a poem. You will recite it to the class on Monday, May 9, 2016. You must inform Mr. Ulaj of the poem you chose by the end of today's class, May 3, 2016.
Rubric Code: QXCB496
By ruthnfox
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Poetry Recitation
The Road Not Taken
  Advanced

Excellent

100 pts

Proficient

Proficient

90 pts

Basic

Basic

80 pts

Below Basic

Weak

70 pts

Preparation

Posture
Eye Contact
Advanced

Student is well prepared and it is obvious that he/she rehearsed the poem thoroughly.
Proficient

Student is well prepared but the presentation of the poem requires a few more rehearsals.
Basic

Student is not well prepared and would benefit from many more rehearsals.
Below Basic

Student is obviously unprepared for the task. No evidence of any rehearsals.
Memorization

Content
Advanced

The student has memorized the entire poem and is able to present it without error.
Proficient

The student has memorized the entire poem and is able to present with just one error from which he/she recovers.
Basic

The student has memorized the entire poem and is able to present; however, he/she makes three + errors and doesn't recover.
Below Basic

The student has not memorized the assigned poem.
Pausing and Pacing

Impact
Advanced

The student uses pauses and pace effectively to communicate meaning and/or enhance dramatic impact of the poem.
Proficient

The students uses pauses and pacing to communicate meaning and/or enhance dramatic impact of the poem.
Basic

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.
Below Basic

Pauses were not intentionally used. Poetry is choppy and “sing-song.” Delivery is either too quick or too slow.
Clarity and Expression

Volume
Advanced

The student speaks clearly, distinctly, and with an appropriate and varied pitch and tone modulation. Recites loudly enough for all to hear throughout the presentation.
Proficient

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.
Basic

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.
Below Basic

The student does not speak clearly, mispronounces words and is inaudible to the audience. Spoken in monotone.



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  • memorize poetry, state poetry to the class, recite

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