Out Loud: Preparing for a Poetry Read-Aloud
Developed by Sandy Scragg, New York City 2002
lessons | video | poems | resources
This rubric was prepared by the class after the first poetry reading done in class. Students chose a partner, and then evaluated them based on their in-class performance. Students did not "rate" their classmates on a numerical basis, but instead, chose the best category for each topic and then wrote an explanation in the boxes below. Students reviewed these comments before reading publicly, outside the classroom.
| Question | Yes, definitely | Not consistent, needs some improvement | No, needs to be worked on before a public performance |
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Have I chosen a poem that appeals to me and will also appeal to my audience?
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Am I reading clearly, with proper annunciation?
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Am I reading loudly enough to be heard?
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Am I reading at a proper pace to be understood?
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Am I expressing the emotion of the poem through my voice and expression?
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Check out this page of advice from The Writing Center at George Mason University...
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