1. DECLAMATION RUBRIC (GRADE 10)
CATEGORY Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Score
Preparedness and Accuracy
40%
(27-40)
Student is completely
prepared and has obviously
rehearsed. Completely
memorized and accurate.
(14-26)
Student seems pretty
prepared but might have
needed a couple more
rehearsals. Few errors in
memorization.
(1-13)
The student is somewhat
prepared but, but it is clear
that rehearsal was lacking.
Struggled to remember lines.
Speaks Clearly/ Volume
20%
(14-20)
Speaks clearly all the time. No
mispronunciations. Volume is
loud enough to be heard by
the audience throughout the
presentation.
(7-13)
Speaks clearly all the time.
There are some
mispronunciations. Volume is
usually loud.
(1-6)
Speaks clearly most of the
time.
There are some
mispronunciations. Volume is
sometimes loud.
Posture and Eye Contact
10%
(8-10)
Uses posture appropriate for
the piece, looks relaxed and
confident. Establishes eye
contact with all members of
the audience during the
presentation.
(4-7)
Uses posture appropriate for
the piece. Establishes eye
contact with some of the
members of the audience
during the presentation.
(1-3)
Sometimes stand up straight
and establishes eye contact.
Acting
30%
(21-30)
The student uses consistent
voice inflection, facial
expressions, and movement
to make piece more
believable and more
entertaining.
(11-20)
The student often uses voice
inflection, facial expressions
and movement to make the
piece believable and
entertaining.
(1-10)
The student tries to use voice
inflection, facial expression
and movement to make the
piece more believable and
entertaining.