Prose


 * Prose Speech**

For the Prose Speech each student selects a portion of literature that is NOT poetry. I basically want them to read to the class like a teacher would, but possibly with more eye contact. If they can pick a section that doesn't start or end awkwardly it would be preferred, but I know this is not always possible. For this reason, I give 2-6 minutes for this speech.


 * Below is the 6th Grade rubric that I use for the Prose Speech. **


 * < 0 = None ||< 2 = Moderately Weak ||< 4 = Moderately Strong ||
 * < 1 = Weak ||< 3 = Average ||< 5 = Strong ||

Delivery

1. The student has followed directions by appropriately selecting his/her material. 2. The student met the time requirement of 2-6 minutes. 3. The student seemed prepared and well rehearsed. 4. The student kept composure throughout the presentation. 5. The student maintained eye contact throughout. 6. The student didn't have any physical distractions! 7. The student had good use of body language, gestures, and facial expressions. 8. The student's volume was at an appropriate level. 9. The student had good vocal variety demonstrating voice inflection, rate, and pitch. 10. The student demonstrated enthusiam for his/her topic.
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