LITERARY THEME PODCAST RUBRIC
STUDENT:
Criteria 4 3
Introducti 15 Creates a clever and catchy
on introduction. Provides
relevant information
regarding the topic/theme &
introduces all participants (or
their roles.) The theme or
content of the podcast is
addressed from the start. *
Establishes & maintains a
clear purpose while engaging
the listener immediately.
Music enhances content.
Content 35 -Sophisticated and creative
interpretation and analysis of
the theme is evident.
- The information and
examples regarding the
theme are presented in a
unique and engaging way
and leaves the audience
eager to hear more.
- Includes 3 examples (2
from the novel and 1 from
current times) and they are
insightful and relevant to the
context of the topic.
- Makes exceptional use of
interviews/ personal
narrative or other engaging
method to present the
content of the podcast.
-The podcast´s length
requirement is met (5
minutes.)
Organizat 15 The podcast has a clear
ion structure (thread.) The ideas
are tied together and there is
a smooth transition between
each idea.
The content remains
connected to the topic and it
presents no gaps. The
message of the podcast is
addressed directly and is
evoked clearly in the
conclusion.
Delivery 15 Well- rehearsed, smooth
delivery
in a conversational style.
Highly effective enunciation
and
presenter's speech is clear
and
intelligible. Displays a great
array of emotions that
connect with the audience.
Volume of voices enhances
presentation.
GRADE/SECTION:
Effectively introduces the
theme/topic & introduces all
participants*. Establishes
purpose & reasonably
maintains focus on the topic
in hand. Engages the
audience as the introduction
proceeds. Makes an
adequate use of music
without it being too
distracting.
- A good interpretation and
analysis of the theme is
presented.
- The information and
examples are well-presented
and may engage the
audience.
- Includes 3 examples that
are accurate and connected
to the topic.
- Makes good use of
interviews/ personal
narrative or other method to
present the content of the
podcast.
- The podcast´s length is not
met. The podcast goes over
the required time for 30 secs
to 1 minute.
The podcast has an
appropriate structure/
thread. The ideas form
correct transitions and is
generally connected to the
topic, but it might need
some help to fill in the gaps.
The message of the podcast
might be clear but required
a better closing to the theme
in the conclusion.
Rehearsed, smooth delivery.
Enunciation, expression &
pacing is effective
throughout the podcast.
Volume of voices is
sufficient but could be
improved.
DATE:
2 1
Submits the presentation
topic/ theme. May have
not introduce all
participants or lacked an
interesting way to do so.
Provides a vague purpose
or focus regarding the
topic/theme. Music may be
too distracting or may be
an obstacle to focus on the
content.
-May develop the topic or
theme but some of its
information is inaccurate
or irrelevant.
- There might be some
elements missing from the
information or examples
regarding the topic.
- May use a distinct
method of presentation
(i.e., interview) but it is not
executed effectively.
- Fails to engage the
audience at different times
during the podcast
- The time frame for the
podcast is 2 minutes under
the required 5-minutes, or
the recording goes over 2
minutes.
The podcast is not well-
organized or certain parts
lack the proper structure.
The ideas need to be better
connected to the topic as
they seem scattered. There
are many gaps to fill.
The message behind the
theme is unclear
throughout the podcast.
Appears unrehearsed or
unprepared as delivery
seems uneven. It may also
be too monotonous as the
content seems read.
Enunciation, expression &
rhythm is sometimes
distracting during the
podcast or even difficult to
understand. There is no
real attempt to make a
connection with the
Topic/ theme is vague
or unclear. Overall, the
intro seems unappealing
as there is no real sense
of purpose regarding
the content. Music may
be absent, or the one
present is not inviting
or adequate for the
content of the podcast.
- Does not present the
topic/ theme in an
effective way. The
information is irrelevant
and inaccurate.
- The method used to
present the podcast is
not well-executed or
unsuccessful to deal
with the topic.
- Does not meet the
podcast´s length
requirement (under 3
minutes or more.)
The podcast is
disorganized and does
very little to tie together
the ideas. It makes a
very poor connection to
the topic and there are
too many gaps. Overall,
the content is very
confusing.
The message is not
present or is confusing.
Delivery is hesitant and
choppy; unrehearsed.
The presenter or
participants of the
podcast seem to be
reading all the time.
Enunciation of spoken
word is distant and
muddled and unclear.
There is no attempt to
display emotions or
establish a connection
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Technical 10 Podcast has minimal
productio background noise or
n interruptions. Transitions are
smooth and spaced correctly
without noisy, dead space.
Music enhances the mood,
quality and understanding of
the content. Evokes
emotional response.
Overall, the sound is good or
there are only minor issues
with sudden changes in the
volume.
Style 10 Grammar and mechanics are
relatively flawless and does
not distract the audience.
SCORE/
GRADE
GRADE/SECTION: DATE:
audience. with the audience.
Volume is inconsistent at Needs a lot of work
different times during the with the voice levels.
podcast. Several parts of the
podcast are hard to
hear.
Podcast has some Podcast has perceptible Podcast has very
background noise or distracting background noticeable and
interruptions that can be noise or interruptions. distracting background
slightly disturbing. Transitions are uneven noise or interruptions.
Transitions are generally with inconsistent pacing. Transitions are abrupt
smooth. Music provides Music provides somewhat or absent. Music is
supportive background to distracting background to missing altogether, or
the podcast. May evoke the podcast. May evoke a the music levels and
some emotional response. bit of emotional response. style needs to be
Sound quality is generally Sound quality makes the improved and the
not distracting, with very podcast difficult to background needs to be
few distracting moments or understand. filtered.
sudden changes in the Sound quality is very
volume. poor and distracting.
Grammar and mechanics Grammar and mechanics Grammar and
have few flaws that may have many flaws that mechanics have major
distract the audience. disrupt the audience flaws that distract the
attention. audience.