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Play Analysis Rubric 
Play Analysis Rubric
Analyzing a theater script is an important skill to have for any theater practitioner. An actor needs to understand script analysis in order to play his part well. A director needs it to be able to create a vision for the play. Designers need it to develop a clear, vivid lighting, stage or sound design. At first script analysis may seem complicated, but if the steps are followed specifically and with attention to detail, it can be very educational and fun.
Rubric Code: W22B6C4
By mcblas76
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Characters

Description of Protagonist, Antagonist, other major characters, and Secondary or minor characters.
Excellent

Analysis of characters is thorough and well thought out. Descriptions of each character within the script are described in great detail.
12-15 Points
Good

Analysis of characters is thought out, but not as thorough, leaving out minor details. All major characters within the script are described in fair detail.
9-12 Points
Average

Analysis of characters is thought out, but not enough information was provided. Not all characters (major or minor) are described.
6-9 Points
Needs Work

Some characters were analyzed. Not all characters (major or minor) are described.
3-6 Points
Poor

No characters were analyzed. No characters (major or minor) were described.
0-3 Points
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Exposition

All of the information needed to get the audience "set up" for the play; Time, Place, Setting and Preliminary Situation
Excellent

Time, Place, and Preliminary situation were described in great detail. Writer demonstrates a clear understanding of the Exposition.
12-15 Points
Good

Time, Place, and Preliminary situation were described, but not as detailed. Writer demonstrates a good understanding of the Exposition.
9-12 Points
Average

2 of the 3 requirements were described. Writer demonstrates a fair understanding of the Exposition.
6-9 Points
Needs Work

1 of the 3 requirements were described. Writer demonstrates fair to little understanding of the Exposition.
3-6 Points
Poor

None of the requirements were described. Writer showed little to no understanding of the Exposition.
0-3 Points
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Plot

Follows the preliminary action: Inciting Incident, main conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement Iresolution). How are the characters lives changed throughout the story? What is their plight at the end of the play?
Excellent

All aspects of Plot were answered thoroughly and in great detail. Writer demonstrates clear understanding of the Elements of Story telling and demonstrates knowledge in their writing.
12-15 Points
Good

All aspects of Plot were answered appropriately, but left out minor details. Writer demonstrates clear understanding of the Elements of Story but leaves out some details in their writing.
9-12 Points
Average

Most aspects of Plot were answered appropriately and thoroughly. Writer demonstrates a fair understanding of the Elements of Story, but leaves out some details in their writing.
6-9 Points
Needs Work

Some aspects of Plot were answered appropriately. Writer demonstrates some understanding of the Elements of Story.
3-6 Points
Poor

None of the aspects of Plot were answered. Writer does not demonstrate an understanding of the Elements of Story.
0-3 Points
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Theme of Play

A. What was the main idea/theme of the play? What was the playwright trying to get across with his or her work?
B. Meaning of the Title - what is the core meaning or what is the play saying?
C. Philosophical statements in the play - cite quotations found in the script. Use specific lines to back up your interpretation.
D. Implications of the action - What personal and societal changes do the characters deal with and how does this affect the main idea of the play?
Excellent

All aspects of Theme were answered thoroughly and in great detail. Writer incorporates specific scenes and quotes to validate understanding of the theme of the play and the messages interpreted in the play.
12-15 Points
Good

All aspects of theme were answered appropriately, but left out some minor information. Writer incorporates a fair amount of scenes and quotes to validate understanding of the theme of the play and messages interpreted in the play.
9-12 Points
Average

Most aspects of Theme were answered appropriately and in fair detail. Writer incorporates a few scenes and quotes to validate understanding of the theme of the play and messages interpreted in the play.
6-9 Points
Needs Work

Some aspects of Theme were answered appropriately. Writer incorporates little to no scenes or quotes to validate understanding of the theme or messages interpreted in the play.
3-6 Points
Poor

None of the aspects of Theme were answered. Writer does not demonstrate an understanding of the theme and messages interpreted in the play.
0-3 Points
Score
Personal Reaction

A. Did you like the play? Why or why not? Would you recommend it to others?
B.Cite at least one line, passage, or phrase which resonated with you and explain why.
Excellent

Writer answered questions clearly and concisely while applying own thoughts and feelings into their response, demonstrating a clear understanding of the material in the play.
12-15 Points
Good

Writer answered questions clearly and applied own thoughts into their response, demonstrating a fair understanding of the material in the play.
9-12 Points
Average

Writer answered questions, but thoughts were not completely clear. Writer demonstrated some understanding of the material in the play.
6-9 Points
Needs Work

Write answered some of the questions, but thoughts were not completely clear. Writer demonstrated little to no understanding of the material in the play.
3-6 Points
Poor

Writer did not answer any of the questions in this section and failed to demonstrate any understanding of the material in the play.
0-3 Points
Score
Mood

What is the mood of the play? What is the mood of the beginning compared to the end?
Excellent

Writer demonstrates a clear understanding of the Mood of the play and clearly explaining the difference in the mood from beginning to the end.
16-20 Points
Good

Writer demonstrates a clear understanding of the Mood of the play but did not clearly explain the difference in the mood from the beginning to the end.
12-16 Points
Average

Writer demonstrates a fair understanding of the Mood of the play, but did not clearly explain the difference in the mood from the beginning to the end.
8-12 Points
Needs Work

Writer demonstrates little to no understanding of the mood of the play and did not clearly explain the difference in the mood from the beginning to the end.
4-8 Points
Poor

Writer did not demonstrate an understanding of the Mood of the play and did not explain the difference in the mood from the beginning to the end.
0-4 Points
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