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Conversational, easy to listen to with changes in speed used for dramatic effect
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Moments of speeding that have nothing to do with the meaning of the poem
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Speeding most of
the time that have nothing to do with the meaning of the poem
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Speed hurts clarity
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Reflects message of the reading in a dramatic and meaningful way
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Shows enthusiasm for speaking
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Moments of enthusiasm
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Mostly monotone
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Pauses were effectively used 3 or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.
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Pauses were effectively used twice to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.
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Pauses were intentionally used but were not effective in improving meaning or dramatic impact.
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Pauses were not intentionally used.
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Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience and appropriately varied depending on poem.
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Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members but variation is barely noticed.
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Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.
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Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
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Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
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Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
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The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
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Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
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Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.
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Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.
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Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.
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Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
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Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
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Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
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Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
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Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
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Expressive and reflects moods, characters, action of scene; gestures are strong and add to interpretation in meaningful way
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Expressions and gestures reflect the mood
of the scene
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Minimal attempts at variation
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Neutral
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