english_9_lm_draft

One-Act Play Rubric
unacceptable
0 pts
does not yet meet
expectations
1 pts
minimally meets
expectations
2 pts
meets expectations
3 pts
exceeds expectations
4 pts
Non-verbal
Expression
8 pts
No movement of
body
Actor's head, eye,
and hand
movements do not
match the script or
engage the
audience.
Actor's movements
are minimal and under
rehearsed. Some
evidence of either eye
contact with others or
gestures.
Actor performs with
confidence; head, eye,
and hand movements
engages audience and
enhances
characterization
Actor's performance
reflects well rehearsed,
expressive movements,
enthusiastic rendering of
character. Head, eye, and
hand movements engages
audience throughout
performance and shows
exceptional characterization
Voice
Expression &
Volume
8 pts
Monotone voice;
audience could not
understand most of
actor's dialogue.
Voice pace,
expression, and
volume gives "flat"
delivery with little
regard to emotion.
Voice is barely
audible.
Voice pace,
expression, and
volume communicates
one emotion. Voice is
either too soft or too
loud, but is audible
throughout
performance.
Actor's voice shows
understanding of
character. Pace,
expression, and volume
vary to accurately
demonstrate character's
emotions. Voice is
clearly audible
throughout
performance.
Actor's voice thoroughly
masters the
characterization. Pace,
expression, and volume
vary dramatically and
skillfully demonstrate
character's emotions. Voice
is clearly audible
throughout performance
Dialogue
Fluency
8 pts
Read directly from
script throughout
performance.
Required frequent
line prompts or
read much of the
lines from the
script during the
performance.
Lines were
memorized, but
required 3 - 5 line
prompts.
Lines were well
memorized, but
required 1-2 line
prompts.
Perfect memorization and
delivery of lines
Costume
8 pts
No costume.
Costume does not
fit the personality
of the character or
match the script.
Actor dressed like
self, but has added 1
piece for costume;
costume piece fits the
character's personality
and matches the
script.
Actor dressed like self,
but has added at least 2
pieces for costume;
costume pieces fit the
character's personality
and matches the script.
Actor completely dressed in
costume and makeup to
look like character.
Costume matches the script
well. Costume makes
character more believable.
Props
4 pts
No props used in
the play.
Play uses at least 1
prop, but is not a
DRAFT
high quality, hand
made item.
Play uses at least 2
props that help
audience understand
the plot of the play,
but may not be high
quality, hand made
items.
Play uses at least 3
props that help
audience understand
the plot of the play. At
least one of the props is
a high quality, hand
made item.
Plays uses 6 or more
different props that enhance
audience understanding of
plot. At least half of the
props are high quality, hand
made items.
Backdrop
Flat
4 pts
No backdrop flat
used in play.
Play uses one 4X8
backdrop does not
match the script.
Play uses one 4X8
backdrop flat that
suggests setting.
Scenery is painted
somewhat neatly on
the flat.
Play uses one 4X8
backdrop flat that helps
audience understand
setting of play. Flat has
neatly painted scenery.
April 10, 2014
One-Act Play Rubric
Source: http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=T538WW&sp=yes&
Play uses one 4X8
backdrop flat that makes
the play setting instantly
recognizable. Flat has
neatly and creatively
painted scenery.
Grade 9 English Learning Package