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Picture Monologue Picture Monologue Students must write a monologue and perform it from memory. Rubric Code: UXB54CA By MelanieLeSage Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Arts and Design Type: Exam Grade Levels: 6-8

Drama
	Level 2 2 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 4 4 pts
Story Development	Level 2 The monologue lacks a beginning, middle and end. No shift in characters speech. Wording is random-unconnected and lacks logical progression.	Level 3 The monologue has a beginning, middle and end. The shift in the character's speech is emerging. Use of language is effective but more edits may be needed.	Level 4 The monologue has a clear beginning, middle and end. A clear shift occurs in the characters speech suggesting a change in motivation or tactic. Excellent use of language (economy of words).
Character's Voice	Level 2 Script's language rarely reflects character history. Speech patterns, slang and style are not utilized. Speech reads as a narrative and doesn't create world of the character.	Level 3 Script's language somewhat reflects character's background. Speech patters and stylings are occasionally utilized. The world of the character is emerging.	Level 4 Script's language clearly reflects character's history/status. Specific speech patterns, slang and style are utilized, creating world of character.
Imagery/Character Revelation	Level 2 The monologue employs little if any imagery to convey conflict or struggle. The imagery serves no purpose and doesn't enhance the speech.	Level 3 The monologue uses some imagery in conveying journey of character. Character elements revealed through imagery that were previously unknown.	Level 4 The monologue efficiently employs imagery to convey the struggle/conflict within the speech. The imagery/speech clearly reveals a character element previously unknown.
Vocal Elements	Level 2 Fails to communicate expressively. Doesn't utilize rate, pitch, tone or volume. Inaudible at times. A Talking Head.	Level 3 Communicates somewhat expressively. Use of rate, pitch, tone and volume utilized through most of the performance. Connection between voice and body emerging.	Level 4 Communicates expressively, enunciating words: varies rate, pitch, tone, volume of delivery effectively. Voice is connected to movement.
Stage Presence/Physical Engagement	Level 2 Movement lacks expression. Character not illuminated. Focus/Status non-existent. Lack of commitment/breaking character.	Level 3 Moves somewhat expressively, using some gestures, body movements and facial expressions. Focus and status periodically lost through performance.	Level 4 Moves expressively, using variety of gestures, body movements, facials to effectively illuminate character. Focus and status maintained throughout monologue.