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Beowulf performance 
Students will create a modern rendition of "Beowulf" that will outline all major events of the epic poem. Each participant will be required to contribute to the writing of the script and at least have a small speaking performing role. Students must show comprehension of the plot of the poem and the chronological order in which they occurred.
Rubric Code: D9WB57
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Not Complete

0 pts

performance
English 12
"Beowulf" performance
Plot (X2)

Excellent

5
Script has indepth, outlining details from Beowulf from start to finish, using complete, logical organization.
Good

4
Script is complete,using logical organization.
Fair

3
Script is complete with a few rough spots; needs more length or comic effect may interfere with flow at times.
Poor

1
Script is incomplete with major gaps; length is too short or too long or makes no sense.
Not Complete

0
No script was turned in.
Grammar

Excellent

5
No grammar / spelling errors interfere with meaning.
(1-2).
Good

4
There were few grammar / spelling errors that interfere with meaning.
(3-4)
Fair

3
There were many grammar / spelling errors that interfere with meaning.
(5-7)
Poor

1-2
There were numerous errors that made it difficult to understand for a sympathetic listener.
(8-10)
Not Complete

0
11 or more errors. Incomprehensible.
Pronunciation

Excellent

4
Group is fluent, pronounces all words correctly.
Uses complex ideas, fluid flow of speech.
Good

3
In the group almost all words were pronounced correctly with the exception of 1-2 words.
Uses more complex language, but with pauses or chunks.
Fair

2
In the group some words were pronounced correctly with the exception of 3-4 words.
Uses simple sentences.
Poor

1
In the group many words were pronounced incorrectly. 5-6 words were pronounced incorrectly.
Language is choppy and disconnected.
Not Complete

0
7 + words were pronounced incorrectly, words are not linked as in natural speech.




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Dialogue

Excellent

4
Dialogue uses vocabulary (that would be correct to the time) and grammar in a natural speech pattern.
Good

3
Dialogue uses some vocabulary (that would be correct to the time) and grammar, but parts sound awkward.
Fair

2
Uses some vocabulary (that would be correct to the time) and/or some grammar, but overly simplistic.
Poor

1
Dialogue does not use sufficient vocabulary (that would be correct to the time) and grammar.
Not Complete

0
Dialogue is just wrong. Doesn't interact with other characters clearly or reflect correct grammar when speaking.
Acting & Originality

Excellent

4
Great clarity, voice projection, no laughing that obscures scene, speaking in complete sentences. Unique and exciting. Oscar worthy material!
Good

3
Missing one of the previous elements but still Emmy Winning material.
Fair

2
Missing two of the previous elements but could still be nominated for a People's Choice Award.
Poor

1
Missing more than 2 elements or you can't understand or hear. If released, video would go straight to DVD with no red carpet party.
Not Complete

0
Missing all elements.
Video Schmideo
Teamwork

Excellent

4
All members contributed an equal significant role to the script writing and performance.
Good

3
All members contributed to the project, but some members did not play as significant a role in the production as a whole.
Fair

2
All members al least contributed something. Some members are far less prominent in the production (Share the work equally).
Poor

1
Not all members contributed to the project, or one or more of the project members contributed almost nothing to the production.
Not Complete

0
There is no I in Team.
Production

Excellent

4
All team members are involved with all aspects for production from writing script, blocking scenes, organizing props and acting.
Good

3
All team members are assigned duties and involved in most aspects of writing, blocking scenes, organizing props and costumes, and acting.
Fair

2
Team members are only involved in 1 or 2 aspects of the production.
Poor

1
Team members are willing to allow one or two people to complete most of the production with minimal to no input form the group.
Not Complete

0
Things fell apart and no one actually completed his/her tasks.



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