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Summer Reading Reader's Theater 
Students will work in groups with others who read the same novel. Students will select an important scene to perform before the class. The performance will be worth 60 points; a paper explaining the importance of the scene and placing it in context within the novel will be worth 40 points.
Rubric Code: Y32B9A
By joanjano
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Reader's Theater
  Off Stage

2 pts

Understudy

3 pts

Supporting Actor/Actress

4 pts

Star

5 pts

SCORE

(N/A)

Voice--Expression

Off Stage

Expression is monotonous and boring.
Understudy

Expression varies somewhat, but may be inappropriate.
Supporting Actor/Actress

Expression is interesting and understandable.
Star

Expression varies and enhances the character and situation.
SCORE
Voice--Pronunciation

Off Stage

Words are not understandable. Students mumbles.
Understudy

Some words are understandable; some are not.
Supporting Actor/Actress

Words are generally understandable and pronounced correctly.
Star

Words are clearly and correctly pronounced and easily understood.
SCORE
Voice--Speed

Off Stage

Lines are read too quickly or too slowly. Audience has difficulty understanding the lines.
Understudy

Some lines are read too quickly or slowly, which interferes somewhat with understanding.
Supporting Actor/Actress

Lines are generally read at the correct speed.
Star

Speed varies appropriately for the scene, which enhances the performance.
SCORE
Voice--Volume

Off Stage

Lines can barely be heard.
Understudy

Volume is too low; audience has difficulty hearing and understanding the lines.
Supporting Actor/Actress

Volume is generally correct.
Star

Volume is correct for the scene and all audience members can hear.
SCORE
Dramatic Effect
  Off Stage

11 pts

Understudy

12 pts

Supporting Actor/Actress

13 pts

Star

15 pts

SCORE

(N/A)

Audience Engagement

Off Stage

Audience is bored and/or confused.
Understudy

Audience understands some parts, but is occasionally confused
Supporting Actor/Actress

Audience enjoys the performance and is generally engaged.
Star

Audience is truly engaged and eager to follow the performance.
SCORE
Group Dynamics

Off Stage

Students have not practiced sufficiently. The performance is stilted and does not flow. Students did not work well as a group.
Understudy

Evidence of practice and preparedness. Parts of the performance are stilted. Students had some difficulty as a group.
Supporting Actor/Actress

Students have practiced and are prepared. Scene moves well. Students worked well as a group.
Star

Students are well prepared and well rehearsed. Details have been worked out as a group. Scene flows well. Cooperation is evident.
SCORE
Scene Selection
  Off Stage

6 pts

Understudy

7 pts

Supporting Actor/Actress

8 pts

Star

10 pts

SCORE

(N/A)

Importance of the Scene

Off Stage

The scene appears to be minimally important. The narrator does not prepare the audience for the scene.
Understudy

The scene appears to be minimally important. The narrator minimally prepares the audience.
Supporting Actor/Actress

The scene is significant for development of character, conflict, plot, or theme. The narrator adequately prepares the audience.
Star

The scene chosen by the group is significant for development of character, conflict, plot, or theme. The narrator prepares the audience well for what they will be seeing.
SCORE



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