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Blocking of a Scene: Virtual Blocking of a Scene Paired acting assignment Rubric Code: Q225B6X By tpohlhaus Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Arts and Design Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Scene Blocking
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Scene Analysis *Carefully read the scene to identify major traits of the characters and the Given Circumstances of the situation.	Excellent *Student gives careful thought to the characters and situation.	Good *Student identifies many specific features of the characters and situation.	Fair *Student identifies some features of the characters and situation.	Needs Improvement *Student identifies a few features of the characters and situation.	Poor *Student identifies very few features of the characters and situation.
Use of Stage Terminology *Correct use of stage directions and blocking terms	Excellent *Student uses stage terminology correctly, clearly, and in precise detail.	Good *Student uses stage terminology correctly and clearly.	Fair *Student usually uses stage terminology correctly and clearly.	Needs Improvement *Student sometimes uses stage terminology correctly and clearly.	Poor *Student rarely uses stage terminology correctly or clearly.
Varied Movement *Be sure to use different body positions, levels, and planes to create engaging stage pictures.	Excellent *Student uses a wide variety of body positions, levels, and planes throughout their scene.	Good *Student varies body positions, levels and plans occasionally throughout their scene.	Fair *Student rarely varies body positions, levels, or planes in their scene.	Needs Improvement *Student maintains appropriate movement throughout the scene, but movements are not varied.	Poor *Student does not vary body positions, levels, or planes in their scene.
Keep Audience's Interest Incorporate movement to guide the audience's focus and keep their attention. *to ENHANCE the scene, blocking must clearly demonstrate character and add detail to the scene.	Excellent *Student's blocking enhances the scene and maintains the audience's interest throughout.	Good *Student's blocking usually enhances and maintains the audience's interest in the scene.	Fair *Student's blocking sometimes maintains the audience's interest in the scene.	Needs Improvement *Student's blocking rarely maintains the audience's interest in the scene.	Poor *Student's blocking does not maintains the audience's interest in the scene.
Motivated Movement Identify character's reason for moving in the scene. "To ___(verb)_____"	Excellent *Movements in the scene always reflect purpose.	Good *Movements in the scene usually reflect purpose.	Fair *Movements in the scene sometimes reflect purpose.	Needs Improvement *Movements in the scene are occasionally confusing and without purpose.	Poor *Movements in the scene are random and without purpose.

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theatre acting scene

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Arts and Design

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