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Spoken Word Poetry Rubric

Grade: 5 x 4 = /20
Criteria
Content

Level 4
Entire poem shows reflection and
expression of a particular theme.
Supportive ideas are relevant &
original throughout.
Poem gives real insight into the
writer's character and point of
view.

Structure

All lines and stanzas are carefully


chosen to reinforce rhytmn.
The poem is organized in a way
that naturally lends itself to
spoken word.
Utilizes numerous effective poetic
devices or figurative language.
Uses vivid, detailed images and
rich, imaginative language.

Language

Voice

Body Language

Excellent use of pitch, pacing and


intonation.
Voice is loud and clear.
Fluent and coherent delivery.
Excellent use of facial expression,
gestures and body language.
Body language adds meaning.

Level 3
Poem shows some evidence of the
author's reflections on a particular
theme.
Supportive ideas are mostly relevant
& original.
Parts of the poem might be offtopic but most of the poem
expresses some depth and insight.
Most Lines and stanzas are carefully
chosen to reinforce rhytmn.
The poem is organized in a way that
lends itself to the spoken word.

Level 2
Poem is basic and shows very
little reflection on a theme.
Supportive ideas are mostly
irrelevant & unoriginal.
The poet's feelings are not
revealed.

Level 1
Theme is unclear.
Supportive ideas are missing or
unclear.

Lines and stanzas do not


effectively reinforce rhytmn.
Most of the poem is ineffectively
organized.

The organization of the lines or


stanzas is not apparent.

Utilizes more than one effective


poetic devices or figurative
language.
Uses images and imaginative
language.
Good use of pitch, pacing and
intonation.
Voice is mostly clear and audible.

Utilizes a poetic device and


figurative language.
Uses some images.
Language is mundane.

Utilizes either a poetic device or


figurative language.
Uses everyday language with no
images.

Some use of pitch, pacing and


intonation.
Voice is sometimes clear and
audible.

Little use of voice qualities to


enhance performance.
Voice is too quiet to be heard.

Good use of facial expression,


gestures and body language to
enhance poem.

Some use of facial expression,


gestures and body language to
enhance poem.

Minimal use of body language to


enhance poem.

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