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Poetry Recital 
Term 2 One Minute Talk
Students will memorise a poem and present it to the class. They are to present an analysis of their chosen poem.
Rubric Code: CX8685X
By folame
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Poetry Recitation
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Preparation

A

Student is well prepared and it is obvious that he/she rehearsed their poem thoroughly.
B

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

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

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

A

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

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

The student has memorized entire poem and is able to present, however makes three+ errors and doesn't recover.
D

The student has not memorized the poem.
Physical Presence

A

Student employs proper posture and gestures, is relaxed and confident, and maintains appropriate audience contact.
B

Student employs proper posture and gestures, is relaxed and confident, and maintains appropriate audience contact most of the time or is lacking in one of these elements.
C

Presentation is lacking in two or more of the criteria.
D

The student slouches, looks uncomfortable and makes no effective contact with the audience at all. Tension and nervousness is obvious.
Pausing and Pacing

A

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

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

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.
D

Pauses were not intentionally used. Poetry is choppy and “sing-song.” Delivery is either too quick or too slow. Reads words with no logical grouping.
Clarity and Expression

A

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

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.
C

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.
D

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

A

The student has presented a thorough analysis of the their chosen poem explaining every aspect of the poem.
B

The student has presented a detailed analysis of the their chosen poem explaining most aspectsThe student has presented a thorough analysis of the their chosen poem explaining every aspect of the poem. of the poem.
C

The student has presented a sound analysis of the their chosen poem explaining some aspects of the poem.
D

The student has presented an analysis of the their chosen poem.




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