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One-Act Play 
Ten Minute One-Act Play
Rubric Code: A56934
By rmacdonnell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Structure

Excellent

The one-act play follows the proposed structure. The play may open in media res, and there is some type of closure at the end. The correct number of characters and scenes are used.
Good

The one-act play follows the proposed structure. The play does not open in media res, and there may not be closure at the end.
Fair

The one-act play hardly follows the proposed structure, and the beginning, middle, and end are somewhat unclear.
Needs Work

The one-act play does not have a clear beginning, middle, and ending.
Dialogue

Excellent

The dialogue is realistic and interesting. Lines are short; characters interrupt one another, repeat lines, answer questions with questions, and change the subject abruptly
Good

The dialogue is somewhat realistic and interesting. Lines are short; characters occasionally interrupt one another, etc.
Fair

The dialogue is hardly realistic or interesting. Lines may be wordy, and characters speak too politely/formally.
Needs Work

Dialogue is extremely unrealistic.
Development

Excellent

As the play unfolds, the reader gains sufficient insight into the characters, their fears, and the conflict. The conflicts are developed clearly and thoroughly.
Good

As the play unfolds, the reader gains some insight into the characters, their fears, and the conflict. Holes may exist, but the situation is explained and explored.
Fair

As the play unfolds, the reader gains little insight into the characters, their fears, and the conflict. The reader is left without much information on the characters and/or their situations.
Needs Work

The play is extremely undeveloped. The copy looks like an initial draft.
Characters

Excellent

Characters are layered and interesting. Fears, interests, and personality are explored, and characters are unique. No clone characters appear. Each character has a reason to be in the scene.
Good

Characters are layered and interesting. Fears, interests, and personality are briefly explored, but characters might be similar to one another. Each character has a reason to be in the scene.
Fair

Characters are hardly layered, but interesting. Fears, interests, and personality are only slightly revealed. Characters are similar to one another, and it's unclear why some characters are there.
Needs Work

Characters are not layered or interesting. They are one-dimensional, identical, and/or unnecessary.
Nuts and Bolts

Excellent

15-20 minute, one-act play script is typed, double spaced, and identical to the dialogue in the film version. A unique title has been utilized
Good

15-20 minute, one-act play script is typed, double spaced, and identical to the dialogue in the film version. Title appears, but may be generic.
Fair

15-20 minute, one-act play script is sloppy and/or disorganized.
Needs Work

15-20 minute, one-act play script is hand-written or missing.



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