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One-Act Play 
One-Act Play
Students will write a one act play and perform it. It will be a one act play.
Rubric Code: BX86654
By pafaini
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Powered by iRubric One-Act Play
  Lack of understanding

0 pts

Below Expecations

2 pts

Meets Expectations

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

6 pts

Structure

Lack of understanding

The one-act play does not follow a narrative plot structure. There is not an introduction, rising action, a climax, falling action or a resolution. The plot structure diagram in not completed or submitted.
Below Expecations

The one-act play hardly follows a narrative plot structure, however, elements of the proposed structure are somewhat unclear. The conflict and resolution do not seem to match. The plot structure diagram is not completed.
Meets Expectations

The one-act play follows the narrative plot structure. The plot structure diagram is completed and attached.
Exceeds Expectations

The one-act play follows the narrative plot structure. The plot structure diagram is completed and attached. The plot structure uses suspense, irony, or comedy.
Dialogue

Lack of understanding

Dialogue is extremely unrealistic.
Below Expecations

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

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

The dialogue is realistic and interesting. Lines are short; characters interrupt one another, repeat lines, answer questions with questions, and change the subject abruptly (follow mode of real conversation)
Characters

Lack of understanding

Main character is flat or static. Other characters one-dimensional, identical, and/or unnecessary.
Below Expecations

Main character is somewhat dynamic or round. Fears, interests, personality are only slightly revealed. Characters are similar to one another. It's unclear why some characters are there.
Meets Expectations

The main character is dynamic and round.
Other characters are interesting. Fears, interests, personality are briefly explored, but characters might be similar to one another. Each character has a reason to be in the play.
Exceeds Expectations

The main character is dynamic and round.
Other characters are interesting. Fears, interests, personality are briefly explored. Characters are unique Each character has a reason to be in the play.
Props and Stage Directions

Lack of understanding

Main character is flat or static. Other characters one-dimensional, identical, and/or unnecessary.
Below Expecations

Main character is somewhat dynamic or round. Fears, interests, personality are only slightly revealed. Characters are similar to one another. It's unclear why some characters are there.
Meets Expectations

The main character is dynamic and round.
Other characters are interesting. Fears, interests, personality are briefly explored, but characters might be similar to one another. Each character has a reason to be in the play.
Exceeds Expectations

The main character is dynamic and round.
Other characters are interesting. Fears, interests, personality are briefly explored. Characters are unique Each character has a reason to be in the play.
Props and Stage Directions

Lack of understanding

No props are used, or props are not relevant to the play. Stage directions are not provided.
Below Expecations

Props are used but many not be relevant to play. Stage directions are provided, however, actors do not appear to know where to be. Actors do not interact with props.
Meets Expectations

Props are relevant to the play and actors interact with them. Stage directions are clear and actors appear to know where to be.
Exceeds Expectations

Use of props is a key to the resolution of the conflict. State directions create a sense of easy flow in the play. Actors are confident of their positions.
Script

Lack of understanding

The script is not written in correct format.
Below Expecations

The play is presented to the class. Some actors do not have their lines memorized. Some voices may be hard to hear. Actors do not wait for audience response and some dialogue cannot be heard. Props are on stage but actors do not interact with them.
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations

The script is written in correct format - using notes in literacy journal. Dialogue, stage directions, scenery, and props are clearly defined.



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