iRubric: One-act Acting Project rubric

There were few if no facial expressions. Present facial expressions did not match with mood or emotion. The faces were blank.

Students used facial expressions and attempted to match the mood or emotion. They were expressive most of the time.

Different facial expressions were used, and they accurately portrayed the mood or emotion intended. Very expressive faces.

Voice is easily heard only if standing next to the speaker. Words are slurred or mumbled and difficult to understand.

Voice is easily heard only a few feet from the speaker. Some words are difficult to understand.

Voice is easily heard in all parts of the room. Speech is very clear with all words distinctly pronounced. Speech is easy to understand even when speaking quickly. Loud volume seems natural without yelling.

One person is doing most of the speaking/acting. Others are just standing around.

Most students are talking and acting. A few are not contributing to the skit. Some students are doing most of the work.

All students are acting and speaking. Part have fairly equal amounts of contribution.

Obviously uncomfortable performing in front of the group. Shares few or no facial gestures and expression with the audience (head down, back to the audience, etc.)

Often appears uncomfortable performing in front of the group. Clearly tense yet tries hard to continue with the scene. Forgets to keep body positioned to share facial gestures and expressions with the audience.

Appears comfortable performing in front of a group. Enjoyable to watch with reactions appropriate to the scene. Keeps body positioned to share facial gestures and expressions with the audience.