Let's Hear What Other People's Voices Sound Like

Skill Evaluated	Unacceptable 1.0	Satisfactory 2.0	Acceptable 2.5
Poetry Elements	Student displayed little or none poetry elements (alliteration, metaphors, simile, and etc.) properly in their writing.	Student displayed two out of three poetry elements properly in their writing.	Student displayed all of the three poetry elements properly in their writing.
Posture	Sloughing, unsure, and/or no descriptive movement or gestures	Gestures present but appears awkward or unnatural	Movement is natural; Upright, self-aware, and/or descriptive gestures display energy and engage audience
Time	Too fast or too slow; length does not match the time allotted	Too fast or too slow; length is close to the time allotted	Consistent; steady pace Match time allotted
Volume	Low volume; too low Audience can’t hear speaker	Variation in volume & inflection enhances presentation	Variation in volume & maintains the interest of the audience through eye contact Speaker establishes the trust of the audience
Eye Contact	No effort to make eye contact with audience	Some eye contact with audience	Builds trust, grasp attention and keep it throughout
Persuasion	No clear direction Does not convince audience	Direction is somewhat clear Convince the audience	Direction is evident Audience is alert and take a stance
Preparation	Not prepared; no rehearsal	Prepared, some rehearsal	Fully prepared, has rehearsed multiple times
Rhythm	No flow	Somewhat consistent flow	Very consistent

Total: ______/20