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TRADITIONAL CLASSICS & PARAPHRASED CLASSICS ORAL SUMMARY RUBRIC Summary (includes plot, setting, identification of main conflict) /4 Character Analysis Speaker does not identify the protagonist and does not give descriptions. /4 Theme Does not identify a major theme in the novel. Identifies a major theme, but provides limited background as to how it is developed and used in the novel. Identifies a major theme of the novel and explains how the theme is developed and used throughout the novel. Identifies a major theme of the novel, and explains how the theme is developed and used throughout the novel; specific examples are cited from the novel. The summary is clearly stated, and events are explained; the speaker conveys information logically and smoothly. Speaker is not distracted, no pauses, is well paced, and uses no filler. Speaker gives a list of the protagonists attributes but only describes some of them. Speaker provides a list of all the protagonists attributes, but only gives a vague description. Speaker gives a wealth of the protagonists attributes with full descriptions and depth. Level 1 Speaker does not give a complete summary of the book; includes very few details. Level 2 Speaker gives a partial summary of the book; includes some details. Level 3 Speaker gives a complete summary of the book; includes some details. Level 4 Speaker gives a complete summary of the book; includes several important details.

/4 Organization Speaker jumps around between events; there is little no connection between events. /4 Fluency Speaker is distracted, rushes, and/or has many filler. Speaker is occasionally distracted, has some pauses, is slightly rushed, and uses some filler. Speaker makes some mistakes in grammar and vocabulary. Speaker has some pauses and filler, but is mostly well paced. Connections between events must be inferred by the listener; the listener can follow along, but plotline has holes. The summary is clearly stated, logical and smooth.

/4 Vocabulary Speaker makes many grammatical mistakes and does not attempt to use any level appropriate vocabulary. /4 Speaker uses good vocabulary and mostly uses grammar correctly, with a few mistakes. Speaker uses well-chosen vocabulary, literary terminology, and uses grammar correctly.

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