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Monologue 
Monologue
Rubric Code: M22XC2C
By charled
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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4 pts

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3 pts

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2 pts

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1 pts

Preparation

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Student is well prepared and it is obvious that the monologue has been rehearsed thoroughly.
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Student is prepared but the presentation of the monologue requires a few more rehearsals.
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Student is not well prepared and would benefit from many more rehearsals.
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Student is obviously unprepared for the task. No evidence of any rehearsals.
Body Language

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Student employs proper posture and gestures, is relaxed and confident, and maintains appropriate audience contact.
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Student employs proper posture and gestures, is relaxed and confident, and maintains appropriate audience contact most of the time or is lacking in one of these elements.
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Delivery is lacking appropriate body language. Student is stiff, uncomfortable or not using body appropriately for the character.
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The student slouches, looks uncomfortable and makes no effective contact with the audience at all. Tension and nervousness is obvious.
Pausing and Pacing

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The student uses pauses and pace effectively to communicate meaning and/or enhance dramatic impact of the monologue.
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The students uses pauses and pacing to communicate meaning and/or enhance dramatic impact of the monologue.
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Pauses and pacing were not effective in improving meaning and/or dramatic effect. Pauses at ends of lines rather than at punctuation marks. Delivery is in bursts.
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Pauses were not intentionally used. Monologue is choppy and “sing-song.” Delivery is either too quick or too slow. Reads words with no logical grouping.
Clarity and Expression

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The student speaks clearly, distinctly, and with appropriate and varied pitch and tone modulation. Recites loudly enough for all to hear throughout the presentation.
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The student speaks clearly and distinctly. Some minor lapses in pitch, tone and volume OR the emotion conveyed did not always fit the content OR emphasis uneven.
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The student speaks clearly but is, at times, indistinct, too quiet, and/or pitch was rarely used OR the emotion it conveyed often did not fit the content.
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The student does not speak clearly, mispronounces words and is inaudible to the audience. Spoken in monotone.
Content and Language

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Ideas are skillfully expressed using a wide range of techniques for effect. Clear and appropriate narrative voice created.
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Ideas are clearly expressed and a variety of techniques are used.
A narrative voice is created.
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Some ideas are not clearly expressed and may be confusing or lack focus. Little variety in techniques or vocabulary.
Some attempt at creating narrative voice.
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Ideas are confusing and/or unfocused. Language is basic and/or repetitive.
No narrative voice created.






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