FINAL SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE

ASSIGNMENT
GRADE TEN/ELEVEN DRAMA ADA2OI/ADA3OI
This assignment will span the time frame from now until the end of the
semester. The project will consist of student created thematic scripts and
short monologues related to a theme that will be chosen by the class. Your
scene can be dramatic, comic or a combination of both, but it must have a clear
GENRE.
Task One: Students will be put into groups of 4 or 5. Your group will vote for
a group leader who will delegate the work and make sure you stay on track.
The leader will report to Mr. Furmaniuk on a daily basis about your progress.
The leader will make sure that all group members are contributing equally
they should NOT be doing more total work than the other group members.
Your group will create a 15-20 minute script that deals with the theme. All
scripts must contain a dramatis personae, lighting, sound cues, prop and
costume lists.
Task Two: All of the scripts will go through a guided peer editing process
and all class members will have a chance to read and give input on all scripts
before they are finalized.
Task Three: In addition to your script, every student will also create a one to
two minute monologue based on the character they are playing in your scene.
You will be guided through this creative process. Your group will devise a way
of integrating all of the characters monologues into your piece.
Task Four: A large part of your mark is also generated from the way you use
the in-class rehearsal time. Make sure you are always focused and making the
best use of your time.
Task Five: Each groups final presentation will be about 20-25 minutes. Pay
particular attention to transitions between the monologues and group scene.
Marking
The Summative counts for 30% of your final mark.
Rough draft scripts should be finished by
Dress rehearsal performances will take place on
Final performances will take place _________________ in class.

in class.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
- effective voice work
- strong use of tableau elements in staging
- strong use of mime
- strong use of stage combat
- effective and interesting staging
- costumes and props which help tell the story
- believable and detailed character work
- strong physical work (gestures, facial expressions, posture)
- effective use of rehearsal time
- application of feedback from teacher/colleagues
- a well built scene with a clear intro, rising action, climax and resolution
- fully memorized and focused performance
GRADE TEN SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE RUBRIC
CATEGORY
KNOWLEDGE/

Memorization

Understanding of
Lines

THINKING

Rehearsal

LEVEL 4
80-100%
I know this baby
like the back of my
hand I have made
it my own

LEVEL 3
70-79%
I am pretty much off
book

LEVEL 2
60-69%
A few noticeable
errors

LEVEL 1
50-59%
I am reading/not
finished
memorizing

I clearly understand
every word and am
using them to make
strong acting
choices
Tons of
experimentation
and/or group work
skills shown in
rehearsal

I have understanding of
the lines and the
characters situation

My understanding
is fairly general

I do not
understand what
I am saying

I did a fair bit of

experimenting and/or
work effectively in a
group
Can be heard, but does
not fill the room.

Some
experimenting
and/or somewhat
effective group
work
I could be heard in
places

Limited
experimenting
and/or limited
effectiveness in
group work
I couldnt really
be heard

COMMUNICATION

R
0-49%
Insufficient

Insufficient

Insufficient

Insufficient

Projection

Powerful!

Posture/Physicality

My body gives lots

of information
about the character
I have become

I have put some thought

into how this character
holds her/himself

There are bits and

pieces of a
character onstage

No
physicalization
of character can
be seen

I have found a clear

voice and genuine
emotion for this
character
Always engaged
with role in
performance

I am finding a character
voice; emotion must be
fuller and more genuine

The voice/
character is my own
and the emotion is
general
Sometimes engaged
with role in
performance

Voice does not

show any
character or
emotion
Limited
engagement
with role

Believable Character

A real person is
onstage!

A fairly believable
character is onstage

A character is
starting to emerge

Reciting lines,
but not reacting

Insufficient

Story Elements
(beginning, middle,
end, elimax, character
development)

Story elements are

EXTREMELY
effective

Story elements are

CONSIDERABLY
effective

Story elements are

SOMEWHAT
effective

Story elements
are LIMITED

Insufficient

Production elements
(costume, set, props,
staging, music, etc)

This could be a
professional
production!

Production elements help

tell the story well

Elements are
somewhat
connected

Production
elements are
limited

Insufficient

Character
Voice/Emotion

APPLICATION

Focus and
Concentration

Usually engaged with

role in performance

Insufficient

Insufficient

Insufficient