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Macbeth Soliloquy 
Shakespeare Soliloquy Rubric
Student will choose a soliloquy from Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth, memorize it, and deliver it as if he/she were playing the character on stage. TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE PERFORMANCE, STUDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY MARKS IN THE FAIR OR WEAK RECITATION COLUMNS AND MUST EARN A TOTAL SCORE OF 14 POINTS OR HIGHER.
Rubric Code: FX8X857
By mlsawyer
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Soliloquy Recitation
  Excellent Recitation

4 pts

Very Good Recitation

3 pts

Fair Recitation

2 pts

Weak Recitation

1 pts

Preparation and Memorization

Excellent Recitation

Student flawlessly recites the lines of the soliloquy exactly as they appear in the original text. He/she is obviously well-rehearsed.
Very Good Recitation

Student recites the lines of the soliloquy as written but stumbles over one or two words. The student recovers and gives a good recitation.
Fair Recitation

Student stumbles over several words and/or mispronounces words. Not prepared well enough to deliver a smooth recitation.
Weak Recitation

Student is not well prepared as evidenced by multiple errors in correct recitation & pronunciation. Soliloquy lacks fluidity. Obviously did not rehearse enough to perform the task.
Physical Presence

Excellent Recitation

Student appears relaxed and confident, employs gestures and body movement, and assumes the role of the character as if he/she were performing on stage.
Very Good Recitation

Student is initially nervous and tense but becomes more relaxed as the soliloquy is performed. Employs some gestures and body movement. May attempt to assume the role of the character.
Fair Recitation

Student is obviously nervous and lacks confidence during the recitation. Few gestures or body movement are employed. There is little (if any) attempt to assume the role of the character.
Weak Recitation

Student is very nervous and has difficulty beginning the recitation. Student is frozen in the spot where he/she stands;no gestures or body movement are employed; there is no attempt to assume the role of the character.
Pacing and Phrasing

Excellent Recitation

Pacing is perfect; student speaks neither too fast nor too slow. Student uses phrasing and pauses strategically to communicate meaning and enhance the dramatic impact of the soliloquy.
Very Good Recitation

Student recites soliloquy too quickly although some phrasing and planned pauses are used to communicate meaning or enhance dramatic impact.
Fair Recitation

Student spoke very quickly, greatly diminishing the dramatic performance. Phrasing was not used effectively, inhibiting meaning for the audience.
Weak Recitation

Student spoke very quickly, making it difficult to understand what was being said. Proper phrasing was not utilized; soliloquy was choppy.
Tone/Volume/Clarity of Expression

Excellent Recitation

Student enunciates words clearly, distinctly, and with a tone appropriate to covey the emotional content of the soliloquy. Speaks loudly enough for the entire audience to hear the performance well.
Very Good Recitation

Student speaks clearly with some lapses in appropriate vocal volume. The emotion conveyed by student's tone of voice did not always fit the content of the soliloquy.
Fair Recitation

Student speaks indistinctly at times and cannot be heard by the entire audience. Tone does not convey the emotional content of the soliloquy. Student laughed during portions of the recitation.
Weak Recitation

Student is inaudible throughout most of the performance. Student did not consider the tone needed to convey the character's emotions; monotone. Student was laughing prior to beginning performance as well as intermittently throughout.



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