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Monologue 
Historical Monologue
Students will write a monologue from the perspective of a person who is being affected by the particular issue that the student is researching. Student will submit a type written script as part of this project.
Rubric Code: EX9C7BB
By jackiemadrid
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Historical Monologue
  Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Story Development

Fair

The monologue lacks a beginning, middle and end. Wording is random and unconnected.
Good

The monologue has a beginning, middle and end. Use of language is effective but more edits may be needed.
Excellent

The monologue has a clear beginning, middle and end. Excellent use of language.
Character's Voice

Fair

Script's language rarely reflects character's background. Speech patterns, slang and style are not utilized. Speech reads as a narrative and does not speak about the issue at hand.
Good

Script's language somewhat reflects character's background. Speech patterns and styles are occasionally utilized. The world of the character is emerging.
Excellent

Script's language clearly reflects character's status. Specific speech patterns, slang and style are utilized, creating a clear picture of the issue at hand and providing background knowledge on it.
Imagery/Character Revelation

Fair

The monologue employs little if any imagery to convey conflict or struggle. The imagery serves no purpose and doesn't enhance the speech.
Good

The monologue uses some imagery in conveying the struggle/conflict of character.
Excellent

The monologue efficiently uses imagery to convey the struggle/conflict within the speech.
Grammar

Fair

Many errors in either; sentence structure, spelling or grammar. Errors affect the understanding of the text.
Good

Some errors in; either sentence structure, spelling or grammar. Errors do not affect the reader.
Excellent

Sentence structure, spelling and grammar are impeccable.
Research

Fair

The speech shows little research and is lacking in details about a historical/issue moment in time.
Good

The speech shows some research and includes some detials about a historical/issue moment in time.
Excellent

The speech include many details about a historical/issue moment time. It is evident that research was done.
Work Cited

Fair

No sources or sources improperly cited.
Good

One properly cited source using MLA format.
Excellent

At least two properly cited sources using MLA format.
Performance (Physical Delivery)

Fair

Physical delivery needs work. No blocking, no use of character-driven gesture.
Good

Solid use of the stage with some defined character-driven gestures.
Excellent

Excellent use of the stage with well-defined character-driven gestures.
Memorization

Fair

Memorization needs work. Not memorized, many errors.
Good

Memorized with few errors.
Excellent

Fully memorized. Text is delivered with ease.
Vocal Delivery

Fair

Vocal delivery needs work. Lacks articulation and projection.
Good

Solid vocal expression. Speaks clearly with projection.
Excellent

Excellent vocal expression. Speaks quite clearly with excellent projection.
Energy (for performance)

Fair

Energy needs work. Flat performance and does not connect to audience. No eye contact.
Good

Solid energy and connection with audience. Solid eye contact.
Excellent

Excellent energy and connection with audience. Great eye contact.



Keywords:
  • Script writing, Monologues



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