CATEGORY

A = 4

B = 3

C = 2

D = 1

Emotion

Reading stirs a rich emotional response that matches the poem's story line well.

Reading stirs a rich emotional response that somewhat matches the poem's story line.

Reading is ok, but it does not it lacks emotion and/or enthusiasm and odes not add much to the poem's story.

Reading is poorly done and shows little understanding of the poem.

Rehearsal

Reading of poem is an example of an exceptionally well rehearsed reading.

Reading of poem is an example of a rehearsed reading

Reading of poem shows some effort to rehearse the reading

Reading of poem shows little evidence of rehearsed reading.

Voice - Pacing

The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the poem and helps the audience really "get into" the poem.

Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the poem. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) would be  relatively engaging for the audience.

Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the poem. Audience would not consistently engaged.

No attempt to match the pace of the poem  to the story line or the audience.

Images

Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the poem. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors.

Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the poem. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors.

An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.

Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.

Completeness

Assignment creatively completes all required elements (as stated on the web site).

Assignment is somewhat creative and completes all required elements (as stated on the web site).

Assignment completes all required elements but lacks creative spark.

Assignment is missing some required elements.