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One Scene of a Play 
One Scene of a Play
After researching theories about the "lost colonists" of Roanoke; students will write a one scene play about the colonists' fate.
Rubric Code: B4922X
By tdahms
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric One Scene of a Play
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Structure

Excellent

The scene has a clear beginning, middle, and end. The rest of the play is clearly and completely summarized.
Good

There is a beginning, middle, and end. The rest of the play is summarized but details are sketchy.
Fair

The beginning, middle, and end are somewhat unclear. A synopsis of part of the rest of the play was missing
Needs Work

The scene does not have a clear beginning, middle, and ending. The rest of the play was not summarized.
Dialogue

Excellent

The dialogue is realistic and interesting. Lines are short; characters interrupt one another, repeat lines, answer questions with questions, and change the subject abruptly.
Good

The dialogue is somewhat realistic and interesting. Lines are short; characters occasionally interrupt one another, etc.
Fair

The dialogue is hardly realistic or interesting. Lines may be wordy, and characters speak too politely/formally.
Needs Work

Dialogue is extremely unrealistic.
Development

Excellent

As the scene unfolds, the reader gains sufficient insight into the characters, their fears, and the conflict. Scene either pits a character with his/her greatest fear or new alliances develop.
Good

As the scene unfolds, the reader gains some insight into the characters, their fears, and the conflict. Holes may exist, but the situation is explained and explored.
Fair

As the scene unfolds, the reader gains little insight into the characters, their fears, and the conflict. The reader is left without much information on the characters and/or their situations.
Needs Work

The scene is extremely undeveloped. The copy looks like an initial draft.
Characters

Excellent

Characters are layered and interesting. Fears, interests, and personality are explored, and characters are unique. No clone characters appear. Each character has a reason to be in the scene.
Good

Characters are layered and interesting. Fears, interests, and personality are briefly explored, but characters might be similar to one another. Each character has a reason to be in the scene.
Fair

Characters are hardly layered but interesting. Fears, interests, and personality are only slightly revealed. Characters are similar to one another, and it's unclear why some characters are there.
Needs Work

Characters are not layered or interesting. They are one-dimensional, identical, and/or unnecessary.
Nuts and Bolts

Excellent

Scene is typed, double spaced, and in an acceptable font. Group member names appear in the corner. Unique title appears.
Good

Scene is typed or written neatly, double spaced, and in an acceptable font. Group member names appear in the corner. Title appears but may be generic.
Fair

Scene is written neatly, but name and title are missing.
Needs Work

Scene is sloppy and hand-written.
Participation

Excellent

All members actively participate in the scene.
Good

Some members actively participate in the scene.
Fair

Two member are the primary actors in the scene.
Needs Work

One member is the primary actor in the scene.



Keywords:
  • Playwriting



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