COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING DAY

SPOKEN WORD POETRY “SLAM”

Times: 2-3 min.

Circle round: Round #1 Round #2 Round #3

Grade: __________

Name of Speaker (please print): _________________________________________

Room#__________

Name of Judge (please print): _________________________________________

Scoring Guidelines

70-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91-95

Developing Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding

Criteria Weight Score

Topic 20
(original, fresh, surprising; student
takes risks)

Poetic Language & Imagery 30

(precise, vivid, powerful vocabulary
and images)

Delivery 30
(effective use of rhythm and metre;
delivered with flair and confidence)

Audience Reaction 20
(provokes emotional response)

Total Points 100

​Note: If the sum of the categories does not equal the total score, we will assume that we should use the overall total in the box
below.

Time: __________________ ​ ​Official Total:

 Spoken Word Poetry “Slam” Description

At a glance:

1. Material should be the student’s unique creation and fully memorized.

2. The poem is generally based on societal issues and/or personal experience and it often elicits an emotional response from
audience

3. Presenter can move on the stage

5. The use of facial expressions and gestures, as the competitor feels appropriate, is encouraged, but should not distract from
the content.

6. The performance should be two to three minutes in length.