The Monologue!
Name: ___________________ Teacher:
Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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Script
Script has very few notations or divisions. Student shows little understanding of script analysis or its purpose.
Script has some notations and/or divisions. The notations are sometimes appropriate to the character presented, but significant assignment requirements are not met.
Script is annotated and divided according to the assignment directions. The notations are mostly appropriate to the character presented.
Script is annotated and divided with great attention to detail and accuracy. The notations are appropriate to the character, and are according to the assignment directions.
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Voice
The pronunciation and diction were often unclear. The actor was often inaudible, and the pace was inappropriate to the content and progression of the scene.
The pronunciation, diction and volume showed evidence of a lack of rehearsal. The levels and speed sometimes matched the progression of the scene.
The actor's pronunciation, diction and volume were generally good. The levels and speed mostly matched the content and progression of the scene.
The actor's pronunciation, diction and volume were superb. The levels and speed were consistently appropriate to the content and progression of the act.
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Character
The performance lacked characterization, and was generally unclear. There was little evidence of development or authenticity. Insufficient emotional connection was displayed.
The performance showed some evidence of characterization. Parts of this character were unclear, inconsistent, or lacked significant development. Some evidence of emotional connection was present.
A strong character was created and held for the majority of the performance. Some relevant character development was demonstrated. The actor took some risks to create an emotional performance.
A genuine and compelling character was created and held for the duration of the performance. The character showed clear growth and development as the scene progressed. The actor created an emotional and deeply connective scene.
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Movement
Movements show little evidence of rehearsal, and seldom support the character portrayed.
Movements show evidence of rehearsal, but do not always support the character portrayed. Individual actions reveal some important information about the character.
Movements are deliberate and well-rehearsed. Individual actions reveal significant information about the character.
Movements are deliberate and well-rehearsed. Individual actions clearly support a developing character, and artful use of the body is strongly displayed.
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Costume, Properties and Set
The pieces included do not support a developing storyline or character. Actor shows little evidence of any awareness of the environment.
The pieces included sometimes conflict with the character or storyline. The actor sometimes uses the created environment.
Each piece reveals some information about the character and action within the scene. The actor is aware of the created environment its impact on the story.
Each piece is carefully chosen to reveal important information about the character and action within the scene. The actor is comfortable with the created environment, and actively uses it to tell the story.
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