Student Name ___________________________________
Category 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point
(Excellent) (Proficient) (Developing) (Emerging) (Beginning)
Vocal Clarity Consistently clear, Clear voice with Somewhat audible Difficult to Inaudible or monotone
expressive voice good volume and voice with occasional understand; low delivery that lacks
and Choices
with perfect volume mostly distinct mumbling or volume or unclear comprehension
and precise articulation; shows inconsistent volume speech
articulation; some vocal
demonstrates variation
advanced vocal
variety
Individual Thoroughly Well-prepared script Minimal script Limited script work No visible script
annotated script with with blocking notes preparation with with few personal preparation or
Preproduction
detailed blocking; and choices basic blocking and annotations character research
Script Work shows exceptional choices
preparation and
deep understanding
of choices
Collaboration Consistently Actively participates Participates Reluctant to Refuses to participate
supportive, offers and cooperates with minimally; requires collaborate; creates or collaborate
During
constructive ensemble 80% of multiple prompts to minor disruptions effectively
Rehearsal feedback; leads the time engage
group work
proactively
Stage Presence Confident, natural Comfortable on Somewhat awkward Visibly nervous; Appears
movement; stage with mostly movement; limited minimal stage uncomfortable and
commands stage appropriate stage awareness engagement disconnected from
with authentic movement performance
energy and
purposeful blocking
Character Demonstrates deep Clear character Basic character Minimal character No discernible
character interpretation with portrayal with limited differentiation character
Development
understanding with good emotional emotional depth or development
nuanced emotional range, bold choices
layers and character choices
consistent character
choices
Memorization Flawless line Minor, imperceptible Some noticeable Frequent line Significant difficulty
delivery; zero hesitations; 95% of pauses; prompts needed; remembering lines
hesitations; lines remembered approximately 75% less than 50%
seamless of lines recalled memorized
performance
Total Possible Points: 30
Grading Scale:
● 23-30 Points: A
● 18-22 Points: B
● 12-17 Points: C
● 0-11 Points: D
Puppet Head Design Rubric Name____________________________ Period_________
Criteria 3 Points (Exceeds 2 Points (Meets 1 Point (Does not meet
Expectations) expectations) Expectations)
3D Realism Puppet head demonstrates Puppet head shows Puppet head appears
exceptional depth and basic flat or lacks dimensional
dimensionality; facial features three-dimensionality qualities; facial features
are carefully sculpted with with some attention to are poorly defined
clear layering and depth and facial
perspective structure
Sketch Final puppet head closely Puppet head generally Puppet head
Alignment and precisely matches resembles initial sketch demonstrates significant
original design sketch with with minor differences deviation from original
remarkable accuracy sketch design
Character Clearly and creatively Somewhat recognizable Difficult to distinguish
Combination identifies distinct elements from both character traits; minimal
characteristics from both characters; moderate evidence of character
source characters; seamless integration of design combination
integration of design features
elements
Material Uses materials efficiently, Mostly responsible with Wastes materials,
Respect minimizes waste, materials; some minor demonstrates careless
demonstrates careful inefficiencies observed handling, inefficient
handling and purposeful work process
technique
Total Points Possible: 12
Scoring Guide:
● 10-12 Points: Exceeds expectations (91-100)
● 7-9 Points: Meets expectations (76-90)
● 0-6 Points: Does not meet expectations (50-75)
Theatre Monologue Performance Rubric
Name ______________________________________ Period_______
Criteria 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point
Memorization Entire monologue Memorized at least Less than half of the
memorized with zero script half of the monologue monologue memorised;
references (calls for line or without script frequent pauses,
prompts); demonstrates references or prompts. memory lapses, or
confidence and fluency. prompts.
Productive Consistently on-task, uses Mostly focused during Frequently distracted,
Classroom Time all rehearsal time effectively, independent work minimal engagement
collaborates well with peers time, occasional with rehearsal process.
and teacher. Uses all tools off-task moments, Does not use tools for
provided. minimal disruptions to memorization.
self or others.
Pre-Production Completed all 3 Completed 2 out of 3 Incomplete or minimal
Work pre-production assignments pre-production pre-production work;
thoroughly and on time; assignments; some lacks preparation and
abbreviations/pictures, evidence of use of tools in
beats/action words, and implementation in performance.
physicality. Evidence of performance.
implementation in
performance.
Physicality Character movement is Some purposeful Limited, nervous or
intentional, dynamic, and movement, occasional awkward physical
fully supports the emotional stiffness/nervous expression; minimal
context of the monologue; movement or lack of character connection.
excellent stage presence. character embodiment.
Vocal Variation Demonstrates clear vocal Some vocal variation, Monotone delivery,
range, precise articulation, some attempts at minimal vocal expression
intentional tone changes emotional inflection. or character
matching character's Mostly articulate. differentiation.
emotional journey.
Grading note: Carefully assess each student's individual growth and potential when applying this rubric.
The goal is to support student development in theatrical performance skills, not to perform the “perfect”
monologue.
