Performance Rubric

Student friendly language A1.1 develop interpretations of drama texts or other sources from a variety of Western and non-Western traditions as a basis for their own drama presentations A1.3 create and interpret a range of characters using a variety of acting approaches A2.1 highlight selected elements of drama and subordinate others to achieve specific purpose A3.2 Use a range of techniques and acting approaches to refine performance during rehearsal A3.3 Select and use a variety of technological tools, including new media, to highlight the message and enhance the impact of drama works What is the emotional state of your character? What might people be thinking about this problem twenty years from now? Use of voice and movement to reveal character? Elements of voice, physicality, and overall understanding and conveying of style. Use of intonation to show the characters real intentions Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Insufficient

Script is memorized Voice and speech are very clear, precise, well-rehearsed and volume is high. Enhances and adds a new dimension to the thoughts and feelings of the character through use of the body, facial expressions and nonverbal communication Gestures and movement appear natural and fit the characters played. Technological choices (costumes, lighting, and music) are a superb support and enhancement for the performance Form and techniques are a superb match for the intended audience Demonstrated excellent concentration and focus during performance

Script is memorized. Voice and speech are clear, precise, wellrehearsed and volume is high. Develops dimension to the thoughts and feelings of the character through use of the body, facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Gestures and movement appear natural and fit the characters played.

Script is almost memorized Voice and speech are somewhat clear, precise, wellrehearsed and volume is high. Develops some dimension to the thoughts and feelings of the character through use of the body, facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Gestures and movement are somewhat natural and fit the characters played. Technological choices (costumes, lighting, and music) somewhat support and enhance the performance Form and techniques somewhat map to the intended audience Demonstrated some concentration and focus during performance

Script is not memorized Voice and speech is limited in clarity, precision, and volume.

Voice and speech needs significant work.

Develops limited dimension to the thoughts and feelings of the character through use of the body, facial expressions and nonverbal communication. Gestures and movement do not appear natural but do fit the characters played.

Demonstrates no understanding of the use of the body, facial expressions and nonverbal communication in Drama. Gestures and movement do not fit the characters played.

No evidence of technological considerations.

How does your use of sound and/or lighting highlight the mood of your piece? In what way does your work tailor to your specific audience?

Technological choices (costumes, lighting, and music) support and enhance the performance

Technological choices (costumes, lighting, and music) unclear and do not support or enhance the performance Form and techniques show limited mapping to the intended audience Demonstrated little concentration and focus during performance

No evidence of mapping between form and audience Demonstrated no concentration and focus during performance.

Form and techniques are a good match for the intended audience Demonstrated good concentration and focus during performance

Script is not memorized.