Original Shakespearian Drama
Grade Break Down
200 Points Total
Group Writing Grade: 50 Points Total
Needs Improvement
Consistent script:
formatting is the same
throughout, characters
stay true and accurate
Main plot development:
plot is original and
creative, events build on
each other, events are
used to arouse emotion
from the audience, plot is
logical
Subplots:
add to the overall story,
create interest by adding
detail to the plot or
characters
Literary devices:
All of the following are
executed to their fullest
potential multiple times:
Pun, Allusion, Simile
Metaphor,
Foreshadowing
Oxymoron, and
Personification. The
devices are seamless and
add to the story.
Shakespearean
Language: Heightened
vocabulary is used,
Shakespearean words are
used, 10 syllables in each
line, a mix of monologue,
soliloquy, asides, rhyme
schemes enhance the
script by adding variety.
Meets Requirements
Exceeds Expectations
Character
development:
The characters have
depth and are original.
The characters have true
motives and identities.
Some characters are
dynamic while others are
more flat.
Theme and mood/tone:
The theme is consistent
and leaves the audience
with “something”. The
tone is accurate with the
rest of the script and fits
the overarching plot.
Mechanics:
The script, including
stage directions, is free of
grammatical and
punctuation errors.
Effort:
Everyone in the group
contributed and
appropriately used their
time. The group members
listened to each other’s
ideas and responded
respectfully.
Comments:
Individual Technical Work: 75 Points Total
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Individual contribution to the performance (different for every job)
o CEO (daily goals, calendar, management)
o Directors (auditions, performance, rehearsals, blocking)
o Cast (memorization, choreography, pacing, clarity, volume)
o Sound (volume, music, effects, relevance to plot/tone)
o Lights (enhances tone and theme of play, design)
o Props &/or Costumes (creativity with props & clothing, hair, makeup)
o Advertising (promotional, marquee, playbill, seats, ushering)
o Set Design (set pieces, scene changes, curtains)
o Reporters (creativity, editing, design, diction)
Overall dedication, skill, and effort to assigned tasks
Being on-task, meeting deadlines, and respecting others
Execution of “Job Requirements”
Mr. Klingelhoffer’s observations and Individual Meeting with the CEO
D (30 – 34 Points)
Completes most of
the required tasks;
doesn’t participate
with the group;
doesn’t lead or come
up ideas; slacks off
or group members
become frustrated;
off task or
distracting
Comments:
C (34 – 39 Points)
Completes the
required tasks;
works with others
but doesn’t lead or
come up with
original ideas; shares
input when
necessary; gets the
job done but lacks
quality; on task most
of the time
B (40 - 44 Points)
Extremely busy and
helpful; works well
with others;
appropriately
communicates;
respectful to most;
quality of job is
excellent; on task
majority of the time
A (45 – 50 Points)
Constantly finding
working to do;
checking in with
other groups;
effectively
communicating;
respectful to
everyone; goes
above and beyond
on all tasks; quality
of job exceeds
expectations
Individual Evaluation by Peers: 25 Points Total
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Everyone evaluates the CEO
Give your Crew members 1 (low) - 5 (high) for each category:
 Actively contributes
 Consistently remains on task
 Listens to others’ ideas
 Encourages others to participate
 Completes daily assignments
1 = incomplete
2 = poor
3 = fair
4 = good
5 = superior
Group
Actively
Remains Listens to
Member
and
Contributes on Task
Encourages
Names
Others to
Participate
CEO:
Comments about your peers (anonymous):
Completes
Daily
Assignments
Results
Demonstrate Alevel
Proficiency
Total
out of
25
Class Performance: 50 Points Total
CEO Welcome Speech:
Friendly, background information, introduces play, appropriate attire, memorized
House Seating:
Classes know where to sit, seats are labeled, if a problem comes up the House Manger is
able to solve it
Newspaper and Program:
Publications are professional, free of typos, creative and interesting to read
Set Pieces and Scene Changes:
Transitions are quick and very smooth, all of the set pieces hit their mark, don’t brush
the curtains, don’t see any of the Run Crew, set pieces look professional
Curtains:
Smooth opening and closing of curtains, appropriate timing
Lighting:
Hits their cues, actors are in their light, excellent transitions, dim lights at the beginning
Sound:
Hits their cues, appropriate music and sound effects, appropriate volume for the
audience
Props and Costumes:
All planned props and costumes are used during dress rehearsals and performances,
everything is put away, props and costumes look professional
Actor Performance:
Appropriate volume, no improving unless necessary, flawless memorization, energetic,
true to the blocking and rehearsal
Audience Reaction:
Understood the plot and theme, had proper reactions to the script
Binder:
Contains all of the “master” lists and final drafts, giant portfolio of all of the classes work!
D
C
B
A