iRubric: Playwriting Rubric

Elements of the plot lack cohesion and/or fail to work together to build the world of the play.

The plot is muddied by inconsistent action for the world of the play; conflict and transitions are unclear or detract from the whole.

Chosen plot structure is unclear and/or inconsistent.

Elements of the plot occasionally work together to build the world of the play.

The plot is presented through mostly believable action for the world of the play, conflict and transitions are not always clear.

Chosen plot structure is inconsistently maintained throughout the play.

Elements of plot are mostly cohesive, working together to build the world of the play.

The plot is presented through believable action for the world of the play, supported by clear conflict and transitions between events.

Chosen plot structure is intentional and maintained throughout the play.

All elements of the plot work together seamlessly to build the world of the play.

The plot is presented through compelling believable action for the world of the play, supported by clear conflict and transitions between events.

Chosen plot structure is intentional and consistently drives the dramatic action pulling the story to its conclusion.

Dialogue occasionally suggests character traits.

Dialogue is occasionally believable, however there is little or no consistency.

Dialogue does little to support the action.

Dialogue suggests character traits.

Dialogue is mostly believable and somewhat consistent throughout the play.

Dialogue aligns with the action.

Dialogue helps establish character traits and suggests character personalities.

Dialogue is believable and consistent throughout the play.

Dialogue supports the action and implies subtext.

Dialogue consistently reveals subtle character traits and deepens character personalities.

Dialogue is authentic and is cohesive throughout the play for each character.

Dialogue supports and amplifies the action via word choice and subtext.

Playwright’s vision is unclear and there is little cohesion to carry and present an original work.

Playwright constructs little meaning and/or ideas lack originality and personal voice.

Playwright’s vision is somewhat clear and intentional, and mostly sustained to carry and present an original work.

Playwright constructs meaning by combining some original ideas with the familiar for an emerging voice.

Playwright’s vision is clear, intentional, and maintained to carry and present an original work.

Playwright constructs meaning by combining original ideas in with a personal voice.

Playwright’s vision is clear, intentional, and cohesive to carry and present an innovative original work.

Playwright constructs meaning by combining ideas in unique ways with a clear personal aesthetic and compelling voice.