FAMOUS PROJECT RUBRIC
For this project, you will need to select someone famous in the performing arts,
and then do the following: research the person’s life, give a speech about the person that
includes the required information, and perform something that this person has performed.
The performing arts can include acting, singing, dancing, playing an instrument,
or miming. “Famous” is a relative term; the person should be well known to most people
who are familiar with the performer’s area of expertise.
WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PERFORMER
Birth date and place (10)
Education (10) (general and professional)
Influences (10)
At least 3 significant accomplishments (30)
Current work/future plans (10) (If the performer is dead, discuss why she is still relevant.)
Why you admire/respect this person (5)
SPEECH
(5 points each except where noted)
creative opening
_____
articulation
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supporting details
_____
expression
_____
conclusion
_____
posture (use of podium)
_____
time limit
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outline
_____
projection
_____
visual aid (10)
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PERFORMANCE
_____ (10) VOLUME—loud enough to be heard, with variety
_____ (10) EMOTION—make the audience feel the emotion
_____ (20) BODY LANGUAGE
_____ (10) eye contact/interaction
_____(10) movement/posture
_____ (10) ENUNCIATION—say (or sing) all words clearly but naturally
_____ (10) PHRASING—stress the most important word