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One-Act Play (student written) 
One-Act Play
Students write and perform one-act play (30sec - 1min30sec) that they write in groups of 2, 3, or 4. Script must include both required phrases: "I love this place" and "I hate this place". All group members must have memorized speaking parts and wear at least one piece of costume. Set must have at least 2 props.
Rubric Code: W76W66
By whitbread
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric One-Act Play (student written)
  unacceptable

0 pts

does not yet meet expectations

1 pts

minimally meets expectations

2 pts

meets expectations

3 pts

exceeds expectations

4 pts

Group Marks
/12 marks
Props
4 pts

unacceptable

No props used in the play.
does not yet meet expectations

Play uses at least 1 prop, but is not a high quality, nor does it help the audience understand the play.
minimally meets expectations

Play uses at least 1 prop that help audience understand the plot of the play, but may not be high quality item.
meets expectations

Play uses at least 2 props that help audience understand the plot of the play. At least one of the props is a high quality item.
exceeds expectations

Plays uses 6 or more different props that enhance audience understanding of plot. At least half of the props are high quality, hand made items.
Script
4 pts

unacceptable

No written script provided.
does not yet meet expectations

Script incomplete. Most characters have 2 or fewer lines. Script does not include either of the required phrases.
minimally meets expectations

Script mostly complete, but does not use proper format. Most characters have at least 3 lines. Script includes one of the required phrases.
meets expectations

Script includes all lines for each character. All characters have at least 3 lines. Script includes both of the required phrases.
exceeds expectations

Script includes all lines for each character as well as stage directions. All characters have at least 5 lines. Script creatively includes both of the required phrases.
Timing
4 pts

unacceptable

Performance incomplete.
does not yet meet expectations

Performance was under-rehearsed. None of the actors entered/left the stage or delivered lines at appropriate time. Performance was longer than 3 minutes.
minimally meets expectations

Performance needs polishing. Some of the actors entered/left the stage or delivered lines at appropriate time. Performance was longer than 2 minutes.
meets expectations

Performance was reasonably well-rehearsed. Most of the actors entered/left the stage or delivered lines at appropriate time. Performance was no more than 15 seconds outside of time guidelines.
exceeds expectations

Performance was very polished. All of the actors entered/left the stage or delivered lines at appropriate time. Performance was within time guidelines.
Individual Assessment
Non-verbal Expression
8 pts

unacceptable

No movement of body
does not yet meet expectations

Actor's head, eye, and hand movements are do not match the script or engage the audience.
minimally meets expectations

Actor's movements are minimal and under rehearsed. Some evidence of either eye contact with others OR gestures.
meets expectations

Actor performs with confidence; head, eye, and hand movements engages audience and enhances characterization.
exceeds expectations

Actor's performance reflects well rehearsed, expressive movements, enthusiastic rendering of character. Head, eye, and hand movements engages audience throughout performance and shows exceptional characterization.
Voice Expression & Volume
8 pts

unacceptable

Monotone voice; audience could not understand most of actor's dialogue.
does not yet meet expectations

Voice pace, expression, and volume gives "flat" delivery with little regard to emotion. Voice is barely audible.
minimally meets expectations

Voice pace, expression, and volume communicates one emotion. Voice is either too soft or too loud, but is audible throughout performance.
meets expectations

Actor's voice shows understanding of character. Pace, expression, and volume vary to accurately demonstrate character's emotions. Voice is clearly audible throughout performance.
exceeds expectations

Actor's voice thoroughly masters the characterization. Pace, expression, and volume vary dramatically and skillfully demonstrate character's emotions. Voice is clearly audible throughout performance.
Dialogue Fluency
8 pts

unacceptable

Read directly from script throughout performance.
does not yet meet expectations

Required frequent line prompts OR read much of the lines from the script during the performance.
minimally meets expectations

Lines were memorized, but required 3 - 5 line prompts.
meets expectations

Lines were well memorized, but required 1-2 line prompts.
exceeds expectations

Perfect memorization and delivery of lines.
Costume
8 pts

unacceptable

No costume.
does not yet meet expectations

Costume does not fit the personality of the character or match the script.
minimally meets expectations

Actor dressed like self, but has added 1 non-obvious piece for costume; costume piece may not the character's personality and matches the script.
meets expectations

Actor dressed like self, but has added at least 1 piece for costume; costume pieces fit the character's personality and matches the script.
exceeds expectations

Actor completely dressed in costume and makeup to look like character. Costume matches the script well. Costume makes character more believable.



Keywords:
  • acting; drama; theatre; costume; prop; script writing



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