Rubric: Character monologue (50% of final exam)
note: weights are approximate & will be adjusted so that monologue represents 10% of semester grade
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3. Writing Grammar/Style—Wgt. 5
6. Analysis—Wgt. 6
7. Speaking & Listening–Wgt. 6
3.2 Uses precise and descriptive language that
clarifies and enhances ideas and supports
3.3 Uses a variety of sentence structures and
lengths
3.4 Uses a variety of techniques to convey a
personal style and voice
6.6: Understands inferred and recurring
themes in literary works
7.5 Makes formal presentations to the class
7.7 Uses a variety of verbal and nonverbal techniques
for presentations
The language is almost never clear and
coherent
Language virtually incomprehensible
Abundant lapses in grammar and expression
Vocabulary is usually inaccurate and/or
inappropriate
Almost no interpretation
Almost no interpretation of thought and
feeling in the works
Response consists of simple repetition of
content
The language is rarely clear and coherent
Language not readily comprehensible
Many lapses in grammar and expression
Vocabulary is rarely accurate or appropriate
Little interpretation
Little interpretation of thought & feeling
in work
Response consists mainly of narration
and/or repetition of content
The language is only sometimes clear and
coherent
Some degree of clarity and coherence
Some degree of accuracy in grammar and
expression
Vocabulary is sometimes appropriate for the
discussion of literature
The language is generally clear and coherent
Clear language, appropriate to the assignment
Only a few significant lapses in grammar and
expression
Attempts to use a register appropriate to the
oral activity
Some interpretation
Some interpretation of thought and
feeling in the work
Response supported by a few textual
references
Physical presence and presentation skills are poor;
presentation is terminated before conclusion.
Presents a monologue that is inaccessible to the class,
with minimal clarity
Shows no awareness of appropriate vocal modulation;
enunciates poorly; demonstrates a lack of poise and
self-control while presenting
Physical presence and presentation skills are poor.
Presents an unclear monologue that is rarely accessible
to the class
Does not successfully modulate voice or vary inflection
and tempo; enunciates poorly; lacks poise and selfcontrol while presenting
Physical presence and presentation skills are
sometimes adequate.
Presents a monologue that is occasionally accessible to
the class, rarely achieving clarity
Poorly modulates voice; enunciates unclearly
Adequate interpretation
Adequate interpretation of thought and
feeling in the work, including sometimes
valid personal observations, where
appropriate
Response supported by some textual
references
Physical presence and presentation skills are
adequate.
Presents a monologue that is sometimes clear and
accessible to the class
Sometimes modulates voice, varies inflection and
tempo; enunciation is inconsistent; poise and selfcontrol are usually adequate
The language is clear, varied and precise.
Clear, varied and precise speech, appropriate to
the occasion
No significant lapses in grammar / expression
Suitable choice of register and style
Some literary terms used appropriately
Good interpretation
A generally valid interpretation of thought
and feeling in the work
Response supported by strong textual
references
Physical presence and presentation skills are good.
Presents a monologue that is generally accessible to the
class; clarity is usually achieved
The language is clear, varied, precise and
somewhat concise.
Clear, varied, precise and somewhat concise
language, appropriate to the occasion
No significant lapses in grammar / expression
Fairly effective choice of register and style
Use of good vocabulary and varied grammatical
structures
Literary terms used appropriately
The language is clear, varied, precise and
concise.
Clear, varied, precise and concise language,
appropriate to the occasion
No significant lapses in grammar / expression
Effective choice of register and style
Precise use of wide vocabulary and varied
grammatical structures
Very good interpretation
A valid and interesting interpretation of
thought and feeling in the work
Response supported by accurate and
relevant textual references
Excellent interpretation
A valid, perceptive, and interesting
interpretation of thought and feeling in
the work
Response well supported by accurate and
relevant textual references
Generally modulates voice; varies inflection and tempo;
enunciates; uses relatively appropriate physical
gestures; demonstrates some poise and self-control
while presenting
Physical presence and presentation skills are strong.
Presents a monologue that is accessible to the class,
using deliberate techniques to achieve clarity
Almost always modulates voice; varies inflection and
tempo; enunciates; uses appropriate physical gestures;
demonstrates good poise and self-control while
presenting
Physical presence and presentation skills are excellent.
Presents a monologue that is highly accessible to the
class, using a variety of techniques to achieve clarity
Consistently modulates voice; varies inflection and
tempo; enunciates clearly; uses appropriate physical
gestures; demonstrates impressive poise and selfcontrol while presenting