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A.C.E. Dramatic Performance Rubric - PBL Study of Drama 
This Accuracy-Creativity-Effort rubric was written collaboratively by the students and teacher of an honors English class for high school freshmen.
Rubric Code: AX583WA
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric PBL Final Play Performance
This is a project grade, so make it awesome!
  :(

Yikes... this needs work.

1 pts

:?

Some effort, but still a long way to go.

2 pts

:I

Pretty good!

3 pts

:)

Nearly perfect!

4 pts

XD

YOU'RE A STAR!

5 pts

Accuracy
30 %

Overall Performance

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- Actor does not understand concept and plot of scenes.
- Actor does not seem to know lines spoken in monologue or soliloquy.
- Actor does not follow stage directions.
:?

- Actor sort of understands concept and plot of scenes.
- Actor barely knows lines spoken in monologue or soliloquy.
- Actor follows stage directions rarely.
:I

- Actor understands concept and plot of scenes.
- Actor mostly knows lines spoken in monologue or soliloquy.
- Actor sometimes follows stage directions.
:)

- Actor understands concept and plot of scenes clearly.
- Actor knows lines spoken in monologue or soliloquy fairly well.
- Actor follows almost all stage directions.
XD

- Actor understands concept and plot of scenes perfectly.
- Actor knows lines spoken in monologue or soliloquy flawlessly.
- Actor follows all stage directions and even improvises appropriately based on original directions.
Creativity
30 %

Did I use costume(s) and props to help the audience understand the play? Did I BECOME my character, while not obviously overdoing it?

:(

- Limited ensemble interaction. Props and costumes not used.
- Character is not different from self.
- Not believable. Breaks character, or no character created.
:?

- Fair ensemble interaction. Some use of props and costume.
- Character is slightly different from self. Movements show age and physical condition.
- Performance had character breaks.
:I

- Good ensemble interaction. Good use of props and costumes.
- Character is different from self. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes.
- Only breaks character sometimes.
:)

- Good ensemble interaction. Great use of props and costumes.
- Character is different from self. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes.
- Only breaks character once or twice.
XD

- Excellent ensemble interaction. Excellent use of props and costumes.
- Character is different from self. Facial expressions reveal thought and action. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes.
- No character breaks.
Effort
30 %

Did I work hard and do my very best? Did I learn all of my lines/stage directions? Was I focused throughout the entire performance?

:(

- Actor does not appear to have practiced dialogue. Stumbles and gets lost easily.
- Actor does not listen and respond to others on stage. Performance is not believable.
:?

- Actor appears to have practiced dialogue somewhat.
- Actor listens to and responds to others on stage, but concentration is incomplete.
:I

- Actor knows dialogue and only messes up a little bit.
- Actor listens to and responds to other characters on stage. Concentration complete. Believable.
:)

- Actor knows dialogue well, but remains dependent on script.
- Actor listens to and responds to other characters on stage. Concentration complete. Remains in character. Believable.
XD

- Actor knows dialogue very well and can look away from script.
- Actor listens to and responds to other characters on stage. Concentration complete. Remains in character. Smooth line delivery and transitions. Believable.
Vocal/Physical Performance
10 %

Did I vary my tone and delivery? Was I loud enough? Did I use my body to act out my character's actions and emotions clearly?

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- Words muffled and unclear. Monotone. Words pronounced incorrectly.
- No body language or gestures used to communicate.
:?

- Words clear. Varied rate and volume. Voice fits character. Words mostly pronounced correctly.
- Little body language or gestures used to communicate.
:I

- Words clear and able to be heard. Voice fits character. All words pronounced correctly.
- Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause.
- Some body language and gestures used to communicate.
:)

- Words clear and well-projected. Voice fits character. All words pronounced correctly.
- Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause. Pitch and inflection match character.
- Good body language and gestures used to communicate.
XD

- Words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause. Voice fits character. All words pronounced correctly and enunciated with variety depending on mood of scene.
- Pitch and inflection match character.
- Excellent, varied body language and gestures used to communicate.
Individual Contribution
This is an individual test grade, so do your best!
(N.B.: To be assessed via final performance and teamwork evaluation sheet after show)
Ensemble Teamwork
100 %

How well did I work with others?

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- Awareness and empathy towards other cast members is non existent.
- Student has no concept of how to work as a group member.
:?

- Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is weak.
- Student seems to have little concept of how to work as a team.
:I

- Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is acceptable.
- Student's attainment of teamwork and fruition of goal to work effectively together is acceptable.
:)

- Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is apparent.
- Student's attainment of teamwork and of the goal to work effectively together is good.
XD

- Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is very apparent.
- Student's attainment of teamwork and of the goal to work effectively together is excellent. Student demonstrates team leadership without being bossy.



Keywords:
  • Drama Scene Performance







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