Poetry Competition Rubric...

Here is the 'rubric' we use when we are "marking" the Poetry Competition.  You might like to read through this so that you can see how you can make your presentation the best that you can!

Category	1	2	3
Posture and eye contact	Posture needs improving (slouching or fidgeting), does not look at the audience.	Stands up straight without fidgeting and makes some eye contact with the audience.	Posture is relaxed and confident; frequent eye contact with the audience.
Preparedness	Required text or multiple prompts to recite poem.	Required less than two prompts to recite poem, would have benefited from more rehearsal.	Poem known by heart and obviously rehearsed to improve presentation.
Expression and pace	Poem was rushed and/or more expression in voice required.	Pace of presentation was satisfactory and expression in voice was used.	Excellent use of expression and pauses used to create dramatic effect and/or convey emotion.
Clarity of voice	Often cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than two words OR voice is too soft to be heard.	Speaks clearly and distinctly and volume is loud enough to be heard.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time, uses volume effectively.
Enthusiasm	Little or no use of facial expressions, body language and/or props.	Using facial expressions, body language and/or props, possibly overenthusiastic.	Effective facial expressions, body language and/or props used to generate a strong interest in the presentation.