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Assessing Reader's Theatre 
Students will prepare and present a short reader's theatre story.
Rubric Code: UXXB495
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Pronunciation & Punctuation

Excellent

Student prononounced all words and used all punctuation correctly.
Good

Student prononounced most words and used most punctuation correctly.
Fair

Student prononounced some words and used some punctuation correctly.
Poor

Student prononounced most words and used most punctuation incorrectly.
Volume & Clarity

Excellent

Student spoke very clearly, and was heard by all of audience.
Good

Student spoke in a mostly clear voice, and could be heard by the majority of the audience.
Fair

Student's voice was rarely clear, and most of the audience could not hear them.
Poor

Student's voice was never clear, and the audience could not hear them.
Phrasing, Timing

Excellent

Student used excellent timing and phrasing. Part/role was spoken in a steady voice. Student did not speak too quickly.
Good

Student used good timing and phrasing. Part/role was spoken in a voice that was usually steady. Student spoke slightly too fast.
Fair

Student needs to improve on timing and phrasing. Part/role was hard to understand because the student spoke too quickly.
Poor

Student was not understood by the audience because the student sped through their lines.
Getting into character

Excellent

Student used voice fluctuations to enhance meaning of the part played. Student made others believe that he/she really was the character.
Good

Student used some voice fluctuations to enhance meaning of the part played. Student worked toward getting into character.
Fair

Student tried a few voice fluctuations. Student did not make the audience believe that they really were the character.
Poor

Student did not use voice fluctuations.
Listening

Excellent

Student was always listening while others were performing.
Good

Student was mostly listening while others were performing.
Fair

Student was rarely listening while others were performing.
Poor

Student was never listening while others were performing.
Group cooperation/participation

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor



Keywords:
  • Drama, Reader's Theatre, performance







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