Exemplary (Theater Like Quality)

Pacing/Rhythm Alters reading speed and employs pauses with dramatic effect Hooks the listeners into the story with effective volume variation Eye contact employed to assess and respond Brings the story to life with facial expressions and gestures Text is appropriate for the grade level stated Draws the listeners into the book and sets a clear purpose for listening

Read Aloud Rubric Satisfactory (Suitable for the Classroom)

Recognizes and adjusts reading rate according to the flow of the story

Needs Improvement (Not Quite Capturing the Mood)

Little pace variance, flow of the story is absent

Volume

Volume varies to indicate mood and feeling Reads at one volume, or volume that does not match the storys flow Utilizes eye contact to monitor engagement Modifies expression and employs gestures effectively Seldom makes eye contact with listeners

Eye Contact

Gestures/Facial Expression Age Appropriate Text

Gestures/expressions absent or ineffectively employed Text is inappropriate for the grade level stated

Introducing the Book

Introduced clearly, invites children in to the Only the title and author are provided book, makes predictions, sets a clear purpose for listening Acknowledges the flow of the story. Questions are included. Some modeling of reading strategies are included Sometimes acknowledges the flow of the story. Stops too often or not enough. Discussion diverts attention from the flow of the story.

During Reading

Clearly acknowledges the flow of the story in deciding when to stop and ask questions or elicit discussion. Allows for appropriate interaction from the listeners Appropriately uses think alouds to model comprehension strategies

After Reading

Story is brought to a closure by relating back to purpose. Discussion question is included to allow students to process the book

Story is brought to closure and a discussion takes place

Story is brought to closure, but veers from the original purpose of the story.

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