iRubric: Passion Monologue rubric

Content revealed personality as well as background characteristics. The student brought the character to life through details.

Content revealed characteristics and background; the characterization was thorough.

Inconsistent presentation of characteristics and the characterization lacked some depth.

Insufficient details; characterization lacked an in-depth presentation of background.

The script demonstrates an exceptional amount of creativity.
Uses interesting words which convey the intended message in a precise, and natural way.

The script demonstrates an adequate amount of creativity. Uses interesting words which convey the intended message.

The script has some elements of creativity. Use of functional words, but story still lacks interesting words.

Lacks creativity. Did not use interesting words (a varied vocabulary) in story.

The script contains no errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.

The script contains few errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.

The script contains some errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.

The script contains several errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.

Performed a flawless monologue from memory.

Good memorization with a few hesitations; actor was able to recover.

Several lines were lost; difficulty recovering.

Little or no effort in line recall.

Monologue handed in on time.

Monologue handed in 1 day late.

Monologue handed in 2 days late.

Monologue handed in 3 or more days late.