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Shakespeare Scene Presentation 
Shakespeare Scene Presentation
Small group acting assignment
Rubric Code: YX2B39X
By Mtap112a
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Volume & Articulation

Does the student use his/her voice as an instrument to propel their performance?
Poor

Words are so muffled and unclear that the audience has no idea what is being said. Many words are pronounced incorrectly.
Needs Improvement

Words muffled and unclear. Monotone. Words pronounced incorrectly.
Fair

Words clear. Varied rate and volume. Voice fits character. Words pronounced correctly.
Good

Words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause. Voice fits character. Words pronounced correctly.
Excellent

Words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause. Pitch and inflection match character.Voice fits character. Words pronounced correctly.
Characterization (x2)

Is the body utilized to aid in the development character intent and delivery of lines?
Poor

Character is not different from self.<BR>
Not believable. No character is created...just reading from the book.
Needs Improvement

Character is not different from self.<BR>
Not believable. Breaks character.
Fair

Character is slightly different from self. Movements show age and physical condition. Performance had character breaks.
Good

Character is different from self. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes. <BR>
No character breaks.
Excellent

Character is different from self. Facial expressions reveal thought and action. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes. No character breaks.
Movement/Blocking

Does the blocking enhance the performance?
Poor

No attempt is made to execute blocking that was given. Moves randomly and without purpose during the scene.
Needs Improvement

Moves are generally confusing and without purpose. Recollection of blocking is minimal.
Fair

Movements rarely reflect purpose. Execution of blocking is inconsistent.
Good

Uses most of the blocking given during rehearsals with group in a way that adds interest to the piece. Movements usually reflect purpose.
Excellent

Expertly uses blocking to enhance and add interest to the piece. Movements always reflect purpose.
Focus/Poise

Does the student retain focus throughout the entire performance?
Poor

Does not listen and respond to others on stage or in the video. Performance is not believable.
Needs Improvement

Listens to and responds to others on stage or in the video, but concentration is incomplete. Had difficulty regaining focus.
Fair

Listens to and responds to others on stage or in the video, but concentration is incomplete. Any break in character is quickly recovered.
Good

Listens to and responds to other characters on stage or in the video. Concentration complete. Remains in character. Believable.
Excellent

Listens to and responds to other characters on stage or in the video. Concentration complete. Remains in character. Smooth line delivery and transitions. Believable.
Props & Costumes (x2)

Do the props help to define the character and action in the scene?

How much thought, did you put into the background, characters, and performing the scene?
Poor

Props and costumes distract from the character and action in the scene.

No background research was completed.
Needs Improvement

Does not use props and costumes to define character or action in the scene.

It is obvious that research on three of the following areas is missing: background, character, setting, props, costumes, & blocking.
Fair

Attempts to use props and costumes within the scene to define character and action.

It is obvious that research on two of the following areas is missing: background, character, setting, props, costumes, & blocking.
Good

Uses props and costumes effectively to define character and action in the scene. Appears uncomfortable with use on occasion.

It is obvious that research on one of the following areas is missing: background, character, setting, props, costumes, & blocking.
Excellent

Uses props and costumes effectively and comfortably to define character and action in the scene.

Extensive research on background, character, setting, props, costumes, and blocking were obviously completed.
Collaboration (x2)

How does the student work with others? Does the student use time effectively?
Poor

Members did not make effective use of class time. In absence of partner(s), or in his/her presence, the member did not fulfill group obligation or do work.
Needs Improvement

Group members were distracted most of the time discussing non-topic related information.
Fair

Group members were distracting at times, discussing non-topic related information.
Good

Group members were active participants most of the time and made effective use of class time.
Excellent

Group members were active participants and made effective use of class time.



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