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Drama Rubric 
Drama Rubric
Jessica Ferrarone
Rubric Code: S28W3C
By jferrarone
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

Great effort.
Understands concepts and terms.
Makes application.

5 pts

Good

Solid effort.

4 pts

Needs Improvement

Occasional solid effort.

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

Minimal, if any, effort.

1 pts

Journals

Writes reflections and vocabulary every class.
Excellent

Writes in reflective journal every class. Makes up missed journal entries on their own. Writes at least one paragraph for each reflection.
Good

Writes in reflective journal every class. May not make up all missed entries. Does not write a substantial amount for each reflection.
Needs Improvement

Misses several journal entries and does not make them up. Journal entries are not well-written or thought out.
Unsatisfactory

Journal entries are mostly missing. Journal is lost. Journal entries are poorly constructed with little or no effort.
Warm- Ups

Participates in vocal and physical warm-up every class.
Excellent

Participates fully in every warm-up. Is motivated and focused.Vocal skills and posture are improving.
Good

Participates fully in warm-up most of the time. Gets distracted or loses focus occasionally.
Needs Improvement

Does not put much effort into warm-up. Leans on desks or chews gum. Is making slight improvements in voice and posture.
Unsatisfactory

Brings a negative energy to the warm-up. Does not produce any effort. Chews gum, leans on desks. Little to no improvement on vocals and posture.
Preparedness

Comes to class ready to work. (lines memorized, notes incorporated, etc.)
Excellent

Reads scripts, memorizes lines, and incorporates notes from each class. Puts effort into work outside of class. Uses props and costumes, as needed. Is dependable for partners.
Good

Reads scripts and memorizes lines, but does not incorporate notes. Little effort put into work outside of class, but needs more. rarely brings in props and costumes. Is usually dependable for partners.
Needs Improvement

Learned some of the lines from the script, but does not put substantial effort into performance. Does not use props or costumes. Partner cannot regularly depend on them to be prepared.
Unsatisfactory

Does not perform script. Has not memorized lines. Is not dependable and lets partners down frequently. Does not speak to me outside of class about reasons for lack of preparation. Makes excuses "after the fact". (stage fright, etc.)
Incorporation of Voice and Speech

Uses projection, enunciation, etc successfully
Excellent

Can be heard and understood by audience in the classroom. Makes vocal adjustments when performing on stage. Uses warm-up exercises to better their vocal skills.
Good

Can be heard and understood by audience in the classroom most of the time. Makes vocal adjustments when performing on stage most of the time. Uses warm-up exercises to better their vocal skills most of the time.
Needs Improvement

Is hard to understand in the classroom and on stage. has not made very much improvement since the beginning of the year. Does not seem to use the vocal techniques we have learned in class to their benefit.
Unsatisfactory

Cannot be heard or understood and makes no real effort to get better.
Character Development

Demonstrates growth in playing their character. Does not stay the same from performance to performance.
Excellent

Successfully uses the concepts we have learned in class to enhance their performance. (Improvisation,observation, physicality, Laban, pre-beat, etc.)
Good

Successfully uses the concepts we have learned in class to enhance their performance most of the time.
Needs Improvement

Occasionally uses the concepts we have learned in class to enhance their performance
Unsatisfactory

Does not use the concepts we have learned/ explored in class to enhance their performance. Does not seek extra help to ensure understanding.
Audience/Backstage participation

Is an active audience member when not on stage. Gives constructive feedback. Participates in backstage duties.
Excellent

Listens attentively when not on stage. Gives appropriate feedback. Stays supportive to all classmates. Takes on back-stage responsibilities, as needed. Is a team player.
Good

Listens attentively most of the time. Provides constructive feedback most of the time. Takes on backstage responsibility sometimes.
Needs Improvement

Listens attentively some of the time. Provides some constructive feedback. Takes on backstage responsibility sometimes.
Unsatisfactory

Was disruptive or disinterested during class mates' performances. Takes on no extra responsibilities. Is not a team player.
Homework

Completes homework assignment fully and on-time.
Excellent

Completes all homework assignments fully and on-time.
Good

Completes homework assignments most of the time.
Needs Improvement

Turns in homework assignments late or incomplete.
Unsatisfactory

Regularly fails to do homework. Does not speak with me about making up missed work.
Performances or Final Projects

Tries their best. Shows a strong effort.
Excellent

Shows a strong effort and does their best. Is prepared (has studied, lines memorized, props, costumes, music, set pieces, etc.) Shows a solid understanding of the concepts and terms we have learned in class.
Good

Shows improvement and preparation, but does not go above-and-beyond by using, props, sound, costume, etc. Displays knowledge of terms and concepts we have used in class.
Needs Improvement

Does not show much effort. Mediocre preparation. Lines are fully memorized, but not much else. Has studied for exam, but does not make application for terms and concepts explored in class.
Unsatisfactory

Has not studied for exam. Is not prepared to perform or present. Has not spoken with me outside of class re: their reasons for poor preparation.
Class Projects

Participates fully in non-performance projects. (Theatre history, mask work, etc.)
Excellent

Works diligently in and out of class on non-performance projects. Takes leadership roles in group work, through positive example.
Good

Completes work on non-performance projects both in and out of class, but is not very self-motivated.
Needs Improvement

Does in-class work, but fails to complete outside reading/ research. Lets others lead.
Unsatisfactory

Does not do work in class.
Does not complete homework assignments. Not a team player and does not contribute to group work.



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