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Assessing Reader's Theatre

Students will prepare and present a short reader's theatre story.

Rubric Code: VX52CWA

By scarlyle

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Subject: English

Type: Presentation

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Reader's Theatre
	Exceed Expectations 10 pts	Meets Expectations 8 pts	Average 6.5 pts	Missed Expectations 5 pts
Pronunciation & Punctuation	Exceed Expectations Student prononounced all words and used all punctuation correctly.	Meets Expectations Student prononounced most words and used most punctuation correctly.	Average Student prononounced some words and used some punctuation correctly.	Missed Expectations Student prononounced most words and used most punctuation incorrectly.
Volume & Clarity	Exceed Expectations Student spoke very clearly, and was heard by all of audience.	Meets Expectations Student spoke in a mostly clear voice, and could be heard by the majority of the audience.	Average Student's voice was rarely clear, and most of the audience could not hear them.	Missed Expectations Student's voice was never clear, and the audience could not hear them.
Phrasing, Timing	Exceed Expectations Student used excellent timing and phrasing. Part/role was spoken in a steady voice. Student did not speak too quickly.	Meets Expectations Student used good timing and phrasing. Part/role was spoken in a voice that was usually steady. Student spoke slightly too fast.	Average Student needs to improve on timing and phrasing. Part/role was hard to understand because the student spoke too quickly.	Missed Expectations Student was not understood by the audience because the student sped through their lines.
Getting into character	Exceed Expectations Student used gestures, voice fluctuations, and facial expressions to enhance meaning of the part played. Student made others believe that he/she really was the character.	Meets Expectations Student used some gestures, voice fluctuations, and facial expressions to enhance meaning of the part played. Student worked toward getting into character.	Average Student tried a few gestures, voice fluctuations, and facial expressions. Student did not make the audience believe that they really were the character.	Missed Expectations Student did not use gestures, voice fluctuations, or facial expressions.
Listening	Exceed Expectations Student was always listening while others were performing.	Meets Expectations Student was mostly listening while others were performing.	Average Student was rarely listening while others were performing.	Missed Expectations Student was never listening while others were performing.

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Drama, Reader's Theatre, performance

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Presentation

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