World Literature – Podcast Oral/Written Rubric – Non-Fiction Unit
A. Knowledge & B. Written: Inclusion of C. Written: Organization D. Audio: Oral Register,
Understanding of Historical Podcast Main Tenets and Structure Style of Language & Listener
Context of Event To what extent does the podcast To what extent does the written Engagement
To what extent does the podcast isolate and elaborate upon the podcast script provide a consistently How clear, appropriate, consistent
provide historically contextualized following tenets and their coherent, logical and seamless and engaging is the use of register,
information, that is both accurate, cumulative impact? structure? vocabulary, tone, sentence structure,
-A non-fiction event/story of collective
reputable, and insightful? Is a human poignancy
and terminology?
complete and properly formatted -A story with national or global ramifications
Works Cited included?
(1-2) (1-2) (1-2) (1-2)
The podcast is grossly The podcast is severely lacking The podcast script is severely The register, vocabulary, tone,
underdeveloped in historical/ in the inclusion of main tenets lacking in structure and sentence structure, and/or
contextual knowledge and and/or their subsequent effects. resembles more of a stream of terminology throughout the
understanding. Contextual Any apparent references to consciousness. An introduction, audible podcast is consistently
understanding is amiss, too these tenets is executed too middle, end, and logical flow is unclear, inappropriate, not
infrequent, or routinely superficially or without barely established or is missing. adequately paced and/or laden
mischaracterized. Evidence from understanding. The podcast is hard to follow. with errors. The listener does
reputable sources is severely not engage with the podcast, as
lacking and/or is not reflected in no real attempt to interest the
Works Cited. audience is made.
(3-4) (3-4) (3-4) (3-4)
The podcast is still The podcast is lacking in the The podcast script is lacking in The register, vocabulary, tone,
underdeveloped in inclusion of main tenets and/or structure, though some sentence structure, and/or
historical/contextual knowledge their subsequent effects.. semblance is established. The terminology throughout the
and understanding. Evidence References to these tenets are beginnings of an introduction, audible podcast is mostly
from reputable sources is still too superficial or haphazard middle, end, and logical flow is unclear, inconsistent, may be
lacking and not integrated in nature, failing to capture an present but underdeveloped as inadequately paced and/or still
sufficiently. Works Cited is authentic significance. it relates to this event. contains too many errors. The
included but insufficient. listener is distracted by podcast
delivery and it fails to engage.
(5-6) (5-6) (5-6) (5-6)
The podcast offers adequate The podcast could greatly The podcast script is adequate The register, vocabulary, tone,
historical/contextual knowledge benefit from further elaboration in structure. An introduction, sentence structure, and/or
and/or understanding, though in the inclusion of main tenets middle, end, and logical flow is terminology throughout the
further nuance would benefit. and/or their subsequent effects, present but still underdeveloped audible podcast is somewhat
Evidence from reputable though some semblance is or unrefined in one or more clear, consistent, appropriate,
sources is apparent but could be recognized. aspects related to this event. fairly well paced, but still
integrated more seamlessly or References to one or more of contains errors. Overall the
benefit from more elaboration. these tenets are acknowledged podcast struggles to maintain
Works Cited is included and but still fail to capture an the listener’s attention for the
appears to be formatted authentic significance. duration of the podcast.
correctly.
(7-8) (7-8) (7-8) (7-8)
The podcast offers The podcast is notable in the The podcast script is well The register, vocabulary, tone,
commendable inclusion of main tenets and organized in structure. An sentence structure, and/or
historical/contextual knowledge their subsequent effects. introduction, middle, end, and terminology throughout the
and/or understanding, though References to all of the main logical structure is present but audible podcast is clear,
opportunities for further tenets are executed but there is still room for refinement consistent, paced well, and is
elaboration or refinement opportunities for elaboration or in terms of discussing one or appropriate overall. Seldom
remain. Evidence from refinement still remain. more aspects related to this errors or lapses are found. An
reputable sources is well event. intent to capture the listening
integrated. Works Cited is audience is duly noted.
included and correctly
formatted.
(9-10) (9-10) (9-10) (9-10)
The podcast offers excellent The podcast is excellent in the The podcast script is superbly The register, vocabulary, tone,
historical/contextual knowledge inclusion of main tenets and organized in structure. A sentence structure, and/or
and/or understanding their subsequent effects. sophisticated introduction, terminology throughout the
Contextual understanding is References to all of the main middle, end, and effective flow audible podcast is incredibly
effectively supported and the tenets are executed and fleshed is present. Reading the podcast clear, consistent, and
event’s significance to this time out in a nuanced and insightful is almost effortless, akin to demonstrates a high level of
period is insightfully way. The writer helps to make reading a story meant to inform complexity and discourse.
emphasized. Evidence from the story come alive. and engage an audience. Seldom errors are found if any.
reputable sources is extremely Pacing and delivery is similar to
well integrated. Works Cited is
included and correctly established podcasts. The
formatted. listener is very much engaged.
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