Spoken Word Rubric

Teacher Name: Mrs. Poteet

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Articulation Speaks clearly 90 - 100% of the Speaks clearly 70 - 90% of the Speaks clearly 50 - 70% of the
Mumbles or speaks clearly less
time; mispronounces no time; mispronounces one time; mispronounces two or
than 50% of the time;
words. word. more words words. mispronounces more than 3
words.
Relatability / Truth of Theme and message clearly Theme and message apply to Theme and message may apply Theme and message apply only
Message apply to poet and all members poet and most members of the to poet a few like-minded to the poet OR do not seem to
of the audience. audience. members of the audience. resonate with the poet at all.

Confidence / Poise Poet uses eye contact and Poet uses eye contact and Poet uses eye contact and Poet does not use eye contact
strength of voice throughout strength of voice for most of strength of voice for some of and strength of voice during
the presentation. the presentation. the presentation. his/her presenation.

Movement / Use of Utilizes space, facial
Space expression, and gestures to
enhance presentation
throughout.
Content Poem has more than 20 lines
and more than 2 instances of
diction/imagery.
Utilizes space, facial
expression, and gestures to
enhance presentation more
than three times.
Poem has 20 lines and 2
instances of diction/imagery.
Utilizes space, facial
expression, and gestures to
enhance presentation at least
once.
Poem has 15- 20 lines and 1
instance of diction/imagery.
Does not utilize space, facial
expression, and gestures to
enhance presentation.
Poem has less than 15 lines
and/or no diction/imagery.