Criteria 5 pts.
The poem demonstrates
exceptional creativity and
Poem Creativity and
originality. It offers unique
Originality
insights and evokes strong
emotions.
The poem is clear, coherent,
and easy to understand.
Clarity and Coherence Ideas flow logically,
enhancing the overall
impact.
The speaker delivers the
poem with exceptional
confidence, passion, and
Delivery and Performance conviction. Vocal
expression, tone, and
pacing are impeccable,
captivating the audience.
The speaker effectively
utilizes body language and
gestures to enhance the
Body Language and
delivery of the poem.
Gestures
Gestures are natural and
purposeful and complement
the spoken words.
The speaker maintains
excellent engagement with
the audience throughout the
Engagement with Audience
presentation. Eye contact,
interaction, and rapport-
building are outstanding.
The presentation leaves a
profound and lasting impact
on the audience. It
Overall Impact resonates emotionally and
intellectually, showcasing
the speaker's mastery of
spoken poetry.
4 pts.
The poem shows creativity
and originality. It presents
fresh ideas and engages the
audience.
The poem is mostly clear
and coherent, with some
minor inconsistencies or
lapses in clarity.
The speaker delivers the
poem with confidence,
passion, and conviction.
Vocal expression, tone, and
pacing are mostly effective,
keeping the audience
engaged.
The speaker uses body
language and gestures to
support the delivery of the
poem. Gestures are mostly
appropriate and contribute
to the overall presentation.
The speaker demonstrates
good engagement with the
audience, making eye
contact and occasionally
interacting with them.
The presentation has a
positive impact on the
audience, leaving them
moved or inspired by the
speaker's words and
performance.
3 pts. 2 pts.
The poem lacks creativity
The poem displays some
and originality. It may rely
creativity and originality but
heavily on clichés or lack
lacks depth or uniqueness.
original ideas.
The poem is somewhat
The poem lacks clarity and
unclear or disjointed, making
coherence, confusing the
it difficult for the audience to
audience.
follow.
The speaker delivers the
The speaker's delivery is
poem with some confidence
hesitant or monotone,
and passion but lacks
detracting from the overall
consistency in vocal
impact of the poem.
expression, tone, or pacing.
The speaker's body
Speaker attempts to use
language and gestures are
body language and gestures
minimal or distracting,
but they may appear
detracting from the
awkward or inconsistent.
presentation.
The speaker attempts to
The speaker's engagement
engage with the audience
with the audience is
but may struggle to maintain
minimal, resulting in a lack
consistent connection or
of connection or interaction.
interaction.
The presentation makes The presentation has
some impact on the minimal impact on the
audience but may lack the audience, failing to evoke a
depth or intensity to leave a significant response or
lasting impression. reaction.