3 example rubrics
3 example rubrics
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
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
● 23-30 Points: A
● 18-22 Points: B
● 12-17 Points: C
● 0-11 Points: D
Puppet Head Design Rubric Name____________________________ Period_________
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
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.