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Early American Life

Assessment of historical knowledge and structured role play

Rubric Code: B3A37B

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Assignment

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History and Structured Social Play
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Script	1 Script is based solely on imagination with no historical influence. There is no action or suspense contained in the diaolgue.	2 Script is based on imagination with little historical influence. Script includes some action/dialogue with no suspense.	3 Scenes are scripted and based on historical information as well as imagination. Script includes action/dialogue which some tension and suspense	4 Script is masterfully grounded in historical information while incorporating a balanced amount of imagination. Scripting is dynamic and keeps audience engaged with sufficient tension and suspense.
Acting Skill	1 Character's motivation is lacking. There is little to no depth or range of emotion. Student makes little to no attempt to stay in character through scripted scenes and improvisation.	2 Character's motivation and depth/range of emotion is apparent. Student stayed in character with slight errors in recalling scripted lines. No improvisation present.	3 Character's motivation and depth/range of emotion is expansive. Student does an excellent job of staying in character throughout entirety of play and recalling scripted lines. Some improvisation is present but not always accurate to the historical time period of the character.	4 Student demonstrates mastery of character through motivation, depth/range of emotion and body movement. Improvisation is consistently accurate to the historical time period of the character.
Language	1 Diction and articulation were lacking throughout performance. Inflection and emotion were not evident. Dialect distracted from the characterization and there was no projection of voice or control of breath.	2 Articulation was sharp with multiple errors in pronunciation. Diction was appropriate for character. Inflection and emotion were evident most of the time throughout the performance. Dialect was appropriate for characterization. Voice was sometimes projected adequately with little control of breath.	3 Articulation was sharp. Minor error in pronunciation present. Excellent use of diction, inflection and emotion. Dialect was used to enhance characterization. Projection of voice was consistent throughout with little control of breath.	4 Mastery of language pronunciation and articulation is achieved throughout play without errors. Dialect, voice and breath is used efficiently to enhance the personality of the character and to enhance the overall drama of the play.
Friendly Letter	1 Letter includes 3 or fewer aspects. There are multiple grammatical errors and organization is lacking.	2 Letter includes 4 out of 6 aspects. There are some minor grammatical errors but the letter is organized well.	3 Letter includes all 6 aspects: historical date, description of typical day, how religion impacts daily life, invitation to upcoming event, issue of concern for adolscent in that time, One to two questions about colonial life is present. Two to four grammatical errors present. The letter is well organized.	4 Letter includes all 6 aspects: historical date, description of typical day, how religion impacts daily life, invitation to upcoming event, issue of concern for adolscent in that time, Two to three questions about colonial life is present. There are no grammatical errors present. The letter is well organized.
Comparison/Contrast Paper	1 Paper has major grammatical errors and does not contrast the two New England communities. Paper does not elaborate on the religious diversity of the communities. Paper is not organized and it is difficult to follow and lacks clear points of comparison/contrast..	2 Paper contains some grammatical errors and contrasts the social differences of the two New England Communities. Paper does not elaborate on the religious diversity of the communities. Ideas presented are difficult to follow. Paper presents 2 or less points of comparison/contrast.	3 Paper contains one to two grammatical errors and clearly compares and contrasts the religious and social diversity of the two New England communities. Paper presents three points of comparison/contrast.	4 Paper is free of grammatical errors, clearly organized and concepts of comparison/contrasts are concisely stated. Paper sufficiently presents four or more points of comparison/contrast.
Final Portfolio	1 Only two of three written assignments are included and the map assignment is missing. The content is unorganized with major grammatical errors.	2 Three out of four assignments are included. Three to four minor grammatical errors are present. Content is organized.	3 All four writing assignments are included. One to two grammatical errors are present. Content is well organized and thought out.	4 All four writing assignments are included and no grammatical errors are present. Content is exceptionally organized.
Map: Purpose/Title	1 Title is missing. Map has no clear purpose.	2 Title is present, but does not reflect purpose of map.	3 Title reflects purpose of map.	4 Title clearly reflects purpose of map and is neatly and attractively lettered.
Map: Labels	1 Many labels are missing, incorrect, or difficult to read.	2 Some labels are missing, incorrect, or difficult to read.	3 Labels are clear and correct. Most important landmarks, cities and waterways are labeled.	4 Labels are clear and correct. All important landmarks, cities and waterways are labeled.
Map: Key/Legend	1 Key/Legend is missing.	2 Key/Legend includes some important map symbols.	3 Key/Legend includes most important map symbols.	4 Key/Legend is neatly and attractively drawn and includes all important map symbols.
Map: Scale	1 Map is not drawn to scale.	2 Scale is inconsistent and/or difficult for reader to understand.	3 Map is drawn to scale, but scale is not clearly defined for reader.	4 Map is drawn to a clearly defined scale and easy for the reader to understand.
Map: Additional Features	1 Map includes none of the additional map features required by the assignment.	2 Map includes some of the additional map features required by assingment.	3 Map includes most of the additional map features required by assignment.	4 Map includes all additional features required by the assignment, such as compass rose, latitude and longitude linges, political borders, and source line.

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