Children and adolescent literature
STORYTELLING RUBRICS
CRITERIA
Memorized
Knows the story well
Voice Mechanics
Speaks with an appropriate
volume for the audience to hear. Correct pronunciation; explains
Employs clear enunciation. Uses unfamiliar words"
non-monotonous, vocal
expression to clarify the
meaning of the text.
Acting, Focus and Audience
Contact
Expressively uses non-verbal
communication to clarify the
meaning of the text.
Concentration is clear. Eye
Exemplary
4 3
16-20 points
Student knows the story wel.
Practice is evident in the telling
of the story. There is less to no
use of notes. Finally, student
shows confidence during the
delivery.
12-15 points
Always speaks loudly, slowly,
and clearly
16-20 points
Storyteller looks at all the
audience; involves them with
questions.
Storyteller uses appropriate
facial expressions and gestures
to aid in the retelMajor
Major Output
Performance Rating
Accomplished Developing Beginning
2 1
11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Students knows the story pretty Student knows some of the Student clearly does not know
well. Some practice is evident in story. It is clear that the student story. Reads from notes and is
the presentation. Student had had not practiced. The student too uncomfortable during the
used notes quite often. Student is relies too much on notes. delivery.
fairly confident Student lacks confidence.
8-11 points 4-7 points 0-3 points
Usually speaks loudly, slowly, May speak too softly or too Speaks too softly or too rapidly;
and clearly rapidly; mumbles occasionally mumbles
Correct pronunciation; does not Incorrect pronunciation of some Incorrect pronunciation; does
explain unfamiliar words" words; does not explain not know what unfamiliar words
unfamiliar words" mean"
11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Storyteller looks at a few people Story told to only 1 to 2 people Storyteller does not look at
in the audience; involves only a in the audience; encourages little audience/ camera; no attempt to
few with questions audience involvement involve audience with questions
Storyteller used enough Storyteller used less expressions No expression and gestures was
expressions and gestures to aid and gestures to aid in the used in the retelling"
in the retelling. retelling"
contact with audience/ camera is Outputling.
engaging. Maintains a
charismatic presence in space
(stage presence)
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-5 points 0-3 points
Pacing Story is told at the appropriate Story is told well, but some parts Story is rushed or dragged in Story is told at one pace; no
pace, depending on the story may be rushed or dragged in several parts. excitement.
The story is presented efficiently line. some parts.
and keeps listeners' interest
throughout.
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-5 points 0-3 points
Appropriateness Story is developmentally Most of the story is Some parts of the story is Story is developmentally
appropriate for audience. developmentally appropriate for developmentally appropriate for inappropriate for audience
Story development appropriate audience. audience
for audience
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-5 points 0-3 points
Props Outstanding use of props; props Good use of props; props are Uses props some of the time; Poor use of props; uses no props
are appropriate appropriate some props not appropriate or or inappropriate props
Use of appropriate props to aid are distracting
in the retelling of the story
Total: ___ / 85
 Survey of Philippine literature in English
LITERARY ANALYSIS RUBRIC
CRITERIA Performance Rating
Outstanding Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaching Unacceptable
4 3 2 Expectations 0
1
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-7 points 2-3 points 0-1 point
Intro and Conclusion Introduction grabs Introduction sparks Introduction provides Introduction or No introduction
attention and some interest and context conclusion does not and/or conclusion
provides meaningful effectively introduces for the argument but is flow with the
context to a reasonable argument obvious and/or basic argument of the paper
persuasive argument
Conclusion restates Conclusion restates Introduction or
Conclusion arguments, but uses new arguments, conclusion contains
effectively restates language and shows but recycles previous blanket or vague
the argument, but understanding of the big statements verbatim statements; needs
fresh language and picture development to be
meaningful insight effective
leaves reader
wanting more
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-7 points 2-3 points 0-1 point
Thesis Argument is clearly Thesis presents a Thesis is a plausible Thesis demonstrates Thesis not evident;
articulated and reasonable opinion, argument; contains a misunderstanding of thesis is a fact or
persuasive, contains argument is clear and legitimate opinion, the prompt or text plot summary; thesis
an original opinion focused but somewhat broad and not in correct
basic position
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-7 points 2-3 points 0-1 point
Topic Sentences and Topic sentences Topic sentences Topic sentences are Topic sentences are Topic sentences not
Transistions contribute to the articulate precise present not linked to the thesis evident
highly persuasive argument; logically and make an argument
nature of the linked to thesis connected to the thesis; Topic sentences show Topic sentences are
argument however, ideas are misunderstanding or facts or summaries
 obvious and prompt or text
basic
13-15 points 10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Evidence You have chosen, Your evidence is Evidence is present, but Evidence chosen does not Little or no evidence;
for the most part, believable and superficial support
the best evidence to convincing and supports thesis/topic sentences
support your point your argument
Textual evidence is
Evidence is highly irrelevant
persuasive and
effective in
supporting your
argument
13-15 points 10-12 points 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Commentary Creative/original Analysis is believable Analysis supports your Ideas lack Analysis not present
ideas and insights; and convincing, a few argument, but ideas are development; simply plot
extensive commentary, assertions may lack obvious and basic misunderstanding of summary
refreshing; goes specific examples, but prompt or text;
beyond obvious and assertions are still clearly illogical argument; Analysis does not
basic commentary connected to the argument address the prompt
8-10 points 6-7 points 4-7 points 2-3 points 0-1 point
Style, Sophisticated Effectively blends direct Blend quoted material Problems with Serious problems
Vocabulary, vocabulary; sentence quotation with smoothly; but sentence sentence clarity, with coherence and
Sentence variety; quotations explanatory words and structure lack variety- redundancy; some sentence clarity;
Structure are smoothly phrases to introduce the basic and quotes stand alone; most sentences need
blended quotation and facilitate obvious; attempts to some vague sentences; revision; most
narrative flow; still incorporate more little use of class quotes stand alone
attempting advanced advanced vocabulary or sentence and lack introduction/
vocabulary vocabulary variety connection to the
paper
Total: ___ / 80
 CRITERIA
Exceeds Expectations
4 3
8-10 points
Trading Cards Information is well organized and written in
Paragraph paragraphs that include both topic and
conclusion sentences. Includes 3 or more
factual details to support their topic sentence.
8-10 points
Visual Look of Tading Choices of font, photo, and color enhance the
Cards overall look of the trading card. Information is
well organized and presented neatly. Viewer is
easily able to find desired information.
4-5 points
Sources and Photo Includes 2 or more reliable sources for
Credit information from a variety of sources (book,
website, encyclopedia) and a photo credit.
PERFORMANCE RATING
MeetsExpectations
4-7 points
Information is written in paragraphs that
include both topic and conclusion sentences.
Includes 2 or 3 details to support their topic
sentence.
4-7 points
Choices of font, photo, and color are
appropriate for the overall look of the trading
card. Information is organized and presented
neatly. Viewer is able to find desired
information.
2-3 points
Includes 2 reliable sources for information
and a photo credit.
Approaching Expectations
2
1-3 points
Information is written in complete sentences.
Topic and conclusion sentences are sometimes
missing. Details are not presented clearly and
may not be factual.
1-3 points
Choices of font, photo, and color are
inappropriate for the overall look of the
trading card. Information lacks organization.
Viewer is unable to find desired information
1 point
Includes 1 source for information and a photo
credit.

8-10 points 4-7 points 1-3 points

Presentation of Content -Information is well organized and clearly -Information is organized -Visual aids and -Information lacks organization-Visual aids
(in class/ video) presented-Visual aids enhance the overall props add to the overall message-Presenter and props do not add to the overall message-
message-Presenter speaks clearly, maintains speaks clearly and makes eye contact Presenter speaks unclearly and does not make
good pace, makes eye contact and confidently eye contact
fields questions from the audience.
Total: ___/ 35