iRubric: Poetry Recitation Project rubric

The student has not memorized the assigned poem.

Student has memorized the entire poem and is able to present it, however, makes three or more errors.

Student has memorized the entire poem and is able to present it with just one or two errors.

Student has memorized all of the poem and is able to present it without error.

Student does not speak clearly, mispronounces words, and can not be heard by the audience. Voice sounds monotone. No emotion is expressed in the reading.

Student speaks clearly but is at times too quietly, some words are stumbled over, and very little emotion is expressed in the reading.

Student speaks clearly and distinctly. There are some minor lapses in pitch, tone, and volume that does not detract from presentation. Emotion is expressed that fits the content of the poem.

Student speaks clearly, distinctly, and with appropriate and varied pitch and tone modulation. Recites loudly enough for all to hear and expresses emotion that lends to the understanding of the poem.

Student can not explain any of the poetic devices used in this poem.

Student explains one or two poetic devices or explains three but incorrectly. Student misses some obvious poetic devices.

Student explains three important poetic devices well.

Student explains more than three important poetic devices well. Student recognizes devices that have not been covered in class.

Student makes no attempt to go above and beyond the guidelines for the project.

Student makes an unsuccessful attempt to go above and beyond the guidelines for the project.

Student makes a successful attempt to go above and beyond the guidelines for the projec.t

Student makes a successful and truly unique attempt to go above and beyond the guidelines for the project.