iRubric: Stage Combat - Quarterstaff rubric

No plot with exposition, rising action, climax or denouement.

Some plot. Exposition, rising action (conflict), climax or denouement is underdeveloped.

Good use of plot. Most of the stages of drama (plot) are used: exposition, rising action, climax and denouement.

Excellent use of the stages of drama. Great exposition, rising action, climax and denouement. Scene was clear and easy to follow, held audience captive.

Timing is off, making the execution of the moves unconvincing.

Some timing, but off enough to make the scene unconvincing.

Good use of timing, well executed, yet room for improvement to create a believable scene.

Excellent timing. Actors executed the steps in a believable way.