Spoken Word Poetry Project Rubric
Name________________________________
Points
Figurative
Language
4
There are six
strong examples of
figurative language
within the poem
Tone/Mood
Tone or mood of
the poem is
completely clear
and consistent
with the context of
the poem
All grammar and
spelling is correct
Grammar/Spelling
Neatness and
explanations
Presentation
Project is typed
and very neat with
strong
explanations of the
poem
Student used a
clear voice;
maintained eye
contact; used
appropriate
physical
movements for
enhancement;
poem met time
criteria
3
There are four or
five strong
examples of
figurative language
within the poem
Tone or mood of
the poem is clear,
but inconsistent
2
There are two or
three strong
examples of
figurative language
within the poem
Tone or mood of
the poem is
somewhat clear,
but inconsistent
1
There is one or no
strong examples of
figurative language
within the poem.
Only one or two
errors
More than two
errors
Project is typed
and is neat with
good explanations
of the poem
Project is not typed
and has poor
explanations of the
poem
Student used a
clear voice;
maintained eye
contact most of the
time; used physical
movement; poem
met time criteria
Student had
difficulty
pronouncing
words; audience
had a hard time
hearing speaker;
some eye contact;
no physical
movement; did not
meet time criteria
Very frequent
grammar and/or
spelling errors
Project is illegible
and/or does not
offer an
explanation of the
poem
Student mumbled;
presented info too
fast or too slow;
little of no eye
contact; no
physical
movement; did not
meet time criteria
Score
Tone or mood of
poem is unclear
Total Points:________________/100