--*RUBRIC for scoring a read-a-loud tape

Consider the
following:

Poor

1

Average

2

Above
Average
3

Excellent

4

Score

TAPE HARDWAREIs the case for the cassette properly and fully identified?
Is the cassette itself identified with name of book and name of reader?

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.

I.D. CONTENTS
Does the reader identify the contents of the tape -the reader
      -the name of book
       (title, author,
        illustrator,
        publisher, date)Does the reader tell you why he/she chose this book?

. . . . .

PACE OF READING
Does the speed of the reader affect the listening?  too slow?  too fast?
Does the reader change the speed to add excitement, create suspense?

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.

STYLE OF READER
Does the reader pause to capture your attention?  Can you identify the question and exclamation marks?

. . . .
.

USE OF EMOTION
Does this reader show enthusiasm and excitement, or other emotions that make you want to listen?  
That make you want to listen to the tape again or to read the book on your own?

. . . .
.
ACCURACY OF READER
Does the reader follow the text exactly?  Are words deleted or inserted?
. . . . .
PRONUNCIATION
Does the reader make a lot of errors?
Is it hard to understand what is being read?
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Extra comments:

 


©Developed by Dr. Carolyn Gabb/Spring 2001