iRubric: Monologue/Scene Performance Rubric--

Student is obviously ill prepared for the task due to lack of rehearsal time and/or ability to successfully memorize the scene/monologue. The student has not chosen a monologue from a published play.

Student is prepared but the presentation of the monologue/scene requires more rehearsal time. The student has chosen a monologue from a published play.

Student is obviously well prepared as the scene/monologue has been thoroughly rehearsed and presented without error. The student has chosen a monologue from a published play.

Student does not speak clearly, stumbles over words and is often inaudible to the audience. Little or no vocal variation is utilized so the intended emotion is diminished or lost.

Student speaks clearly and distinctly with some minor lapses in volume, pitch, tone, tempo and inflection. An attempt is made to use vocal expression to convey intended emotions, but is not consistent.

Student speaks clearly and distinctly while utilizing appropriately varied volume, pitch, tone, tempo and inflection. Vocal expression clearly conveyed the intended emotion.

Student has not prepared an introduction or the student merely gives his or her name, character portrayed, title of play and playwright's name (an informative introduction).

Introduction identifies the play and the playwright, but doesn't really offer any insight into the play's plot. The introduction doesn't match the mood and tone of the scene. The introduction may or may not include a teaser. If there is a teaser, the student has presented it in character, and there is a clear and smooth transition between the teaser and the remainder of the introduction and the introduction and the monologue/scene. The introduction needs more preparation.

The student has presented a polished entertaining introduction which may or may not include a teaser. If there is a teaser, the student has presented it in character, and there is a clear and smooth transition between the teaser and the remainder of the introduction and the introduction and the monologue/scene. the introduction includes the title of the play and the name of the playwright and offers some insight into the plot. The mood and tone of the introduction is appropriate to the piece.