Performance Rubric

Student friendly language Knowledge A3.2 Use a variety of expressive voice and movement techniques to support the depiction of character (e.g., use volume, tone, accent, pace, gesture, and facial expression to reveal character and/or intention) Thinking A2.1 use the elements of drama to suit an identified purpose and form in drama presentations
What is the emotional state of your character? What aspects of voice and body language would help you show it most clearly? What might people be thinking about this problem twenty years from now? Significant exploration and development of a back story for your characters is evident. Exploration and development of a back story for your characters is evident. Some exploration and development of a back story for your characters is evident. Little exploration and development of a back story for your characters is evident. No exploration and development of a back story for your characters is evident.

Level 4
Demonstrated excellent understanding of the elements of voice. Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the use of the body in Drama. Contributions demonstrate an obvious understanding of collective creation style.

Level 3
Demonstrated good understanding of the elements of voice. Demonstrates a good understanding of the use of the body in Drama. Contributions demonstrate a good understanding of collective creation style.

Level 2
Demonstrated some understanding of the elements of voice. Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the use of the body in Drama. Contributions demonstrate some understanding of collective creation style.

Level 1
Demonstrated little understanding of the elements of voice. Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the use of the body in Drama. Contributions demonstrate little understanding of collective creation style.

Insufficient
Demonstrated no understanding of the elements of voice. Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the use of the body in Drama. Contributions demonstrate no understanding of collective creation style.

Thinking and planning for elements of voice, physicality, and overall understanding and conveying of style,

Communication A3.2 Use a variety of expressive voice and movement techniques to support the depiction of character (e.g., use volume, tone, accent, pace, gesture, and facial expression to reveal character and/or intention) Use of voice and movement to reveal character? Use of intonation to show the characters real intentions How will the meaning change if we use silence to influence our understanding of what is happening in the scene?
Voice and speech are very clear, precise, wellrehearsed and volume is high. Enhances and adds a new dimension to the thoughts and feelings of the character through facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Voice and speech are clear, precise, wellrehearsed and volume is high. Enhances and adds a new dimension to the thoughts and feelings of the character through facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Voice and speech are somewhat clear, precise, well-rehearsed and volume is high. Uses some facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Voice and speech is limited in clarity, precision, and volume. Voice and speech needs significant work.

Limited use of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.

Does not use facial expressions and nonverbal communication.

A3.1 Identify and use a

variety of techniques or methods for establishing a rapport between performer and audience

In what way does your work tailor to your specific audience?

Form and techniques are a superb match for the intended audience

Form and techniques are a good match for the intended audience

Form and techniques somewhat map to the intended audience

Form and techniques show limited mapping to the intended audience

No evidence of mapping between form and audience

Application A3.3 Use a variety of technological tools to communicate or enhance specific aspects of drama works How does your use of sound and/or lighting highlight the mood of your piece?
Technological choices are a superb support and enhancement for the performance Technological choices support and enhance the performance Technological choices somewhat support and enhance the performance Technological choices unclear and do not support or enhance the performance No evidence of technological considerations.

Very creative and interesting performance. Demonstrated excellent concentration and focus during performance (e.g., not talking to peer, speaking or acting out of character, fidgeting) Gestures and movement appear natural and fit the characters played. Script is memorized. Costumes, lighting, and music significantly enhance the performance.

Creative and interesting performance. Demonstrated good concentration and focus during performance (e.g., not talking to peer, speaking or acting out of character, fidgeting) Gestures and movement appear natural and fit the characters played. Script is memorized. Costumes, lighting, and music enhance the performance.

Performance is interesting and somewhat creative. Demonstrated some concentration and focus during performance (e.g., not talking to peer, speaking or acting out of character, fidgeting) Gestures and movement are somewhat natural and fit the characters played. Script is almost memorized.

Performance is interesting but lacks creativity. Demonstrated little concentration and focus during performance (e.g., not talking to peer, speaking or acting out of character, fidgeting) Gestures and movement do not appear natural but do fit the characters played. Script is not memorized.

Performance lacks interest and creativity. Demonstrated no concentration and focus during performance. Gestures and movement do not fit the characters played. Script is not memorized. Scenes provide no contribution to the overall effect of the piece. No contribution to the execution of transitions.

Costumes, lighting, and music somewhat enhance the performance.

Costumes, lighting, and music do not enhance the performance.

Costumes, lighting, and music not used.