Oral Interpretation Grading Name(s) __________________________________ Length of Perf. __________ (5pts) Traits
Needs Work
Average
Good
Excellent
Introduction Captures audience attention, author and title, set’s the scene, relates to audience, necessary information given. Useful Marking Markings help in vocal choices and are used during presentation.
Total Points
/10 /5
Universal Theme Piece has a meaning that relates to a wide audience.
/10
Ideas and Insight Piece is more than fluff—it gives and audience something to think about.
/5
Pitch Highness/Lowness of vocal tone used to express meaning and further understanding.
/5
Inflection Within individual lines, reader sounds interested and energetic due to raising and lowering of tone. Phrasing Lines flow together well internally and use of pause expresses meaning.
/10 /5
Emphasis Certain words are colored differently in volume and tone to express meaning.
/10
Rate Speed of lines and piece changes and is used to express meaning.
/10
Posture Reader’s posture is appropriate to the piece.
/5
Facial Expression Facial expression is used appropriately to express meaning.
/5
Enunciation/Pronunciation Words are pronounced correctly and easy to understand.
/5
Smooth Flow Overall the piece is read clearly and smoothly.
Final Comments: ______
/10 Point Earned
Oral Interpretation Grading Name(s) __________________________________ Length of Perf. __________ (5pts) Grade ______