RUBRIC – Drama – to be used with the stated requirements for the project
20 Points
18 points
16 Points
14 Points
Presentation
Props/
Costume
Memorization
Script
Content
Speaks clearly, speaks loud
enough for classmates to
hear. Uses emotion and
inflection where necessary.
Performance shows in an
outstanding manner
understanding and insight
into the character and the
scene. Audience is actively
engaged. Lasts 5 minutes.
Uses props in an
outstanding manner
throughout the
performance. Wears a
costume. Costume pieces
are all appropriate for the
time period and the
character.
All lines are memorized and
stated correctly using
emotion and inflection
where necessary.
Speaks clearly, speaks loud
enough for classmates to
hear. Uses some emotion
and inflection where
necessary. Performance
shows an understanding
and insight into the
character and the scene.
Audience is paying
attention. Lasts 5 minutes.
Uses props throughout the
performance. Wears a
costume. Some costume
pieces are appropriate for
the time period and the
character.
Speaks clearly, speaks loud
enough for classmates to
hear part of the time.
Performance shows some
understanding and insight
into the character and the
scene. Audience has a hard
time paying attention. OR
Lasts 3 - 4 minutes.
Most lines are memorized
and stated correctly. 1 or 2
minor mistakes.
Script is very neat and
organized – no mistakes.
Character name is included
before the lines that will be
stated. Script also includes
all set direction and scene
instructions, for example
how the character is to
enter the room or what they
are supposed to be doing.
All lines are from the book,
unless the student has
elected to alter the scene.
New lines do not change
the subject matter of the
book. No grammar errors.
Script is neat and
organized. Character name
is included before the lines
that will be stated. Script
also includes some set
direction and scene
instructions, for example
how the character is to
enter the room or what they
are supposed to be doing.
Most lines are from the
book, if scene has been
changed, new material
does not change the
subject matter of the book.
No grammar errors.
12 Points
Speaks but not loud
enough for class to
hear. Little to no
emotion is used.
Audience does not
know what is
happening, is
confused by
performance. OR
Lasts 3 minutes.
Props are not from
the correct time
period, don’t relate
to the book. OR No
costume is used.
Can not hear what is
being said. Student
is off topic, i.e.
laughs in the middle
of a serious scene.
Student is not
acting, just reciting
words. OR Lasts 2
minutes or less.
Most lines are memorized
and stated correctly using
some emotion and inflection
where necessary. .
Some lines are
memorized; little
emotion is used
when stating the
lines.
Set direction and scene
instructions, for example how
the character is to enter the
room or what they are
supposed to be doing is
unclear and/or written in the
wrong place. OR Character
name is not identified before
the lines. OR Characters are
not identified.
Some lines are from the book,
if scene has been changed,
new material slightly changes
the subject matter of the
book. OR Less than 3
grammar errors.
No set direction is
included. Character
name is not present
on the script
Lines are not
memorized; student
is reading from a
script and/or can not
state the lines
correctly.
No Script. Script is
not what the
characters in the
performance are
actually doing.
Uses some props once or
twice in the performance.
Costume is not appropriate
for the time period and/or the
character.
NAME:____________________________________________
Few lines are from
the book, if scene
has been changed,
new material,
drastically changes
the book. OR 4-5
grammar errors.
No props or props
are used incorrectly.
No costume and/or
costume is used to
take away from the
scene rather than
add to the scene.
Play is not from the
current book that is
being read. OR
More than 5
grammar errors.
DRAMA REQUIREMENTS – to be used in conjunction with rubric
 Student will create a Script that will be submitted to the teacher prior to their performance in the class. This is
so Mrs. Cahill can review the Script with the students to determine that there are enough lines for each ‘actor’
and that the Drama will last at least 5 minutes. The Script will include a list of characters, a setting, set
directions, and the actual dialogue that will be used in the scene. If the student is doing a solo performance,
they will still create a script – it can be a soliloquy or a combination of different scenes for one performer.
 Neat – defined as no eraser marks, smudges, rips or wrinkles.
 Student may attend the Study Session for the Drama Option and receive a boiler plate for the suggested
format of the script. It is not necessary to use this format, but the format received will include the necessary
components that will allow the student to receive the best possible grade.
 Script is from the book; new material is not added unless it is very necessary for the performance. All new
material must make sense with the story and not change the meaning of the book or a character. For
example, in order to make sure all performers have the same amount of lines it may be necessary to add
spoken dialogue to the script. This spoken dialogue may have been thoughts or narrative in the book, but will
now be spoken to add to the performance.
 All members of the performance that are to be graded on their performance must create and submit a script – it
may be the same script, but all members should work on it and each member will turn in a script as their
report.
 All lines should be memorized.
 Performance should be at least 5 minutes long, but no longer than 8 minutes.
 Props that are appropriate for the scene and go along with the time period of the book should be used. For
example, if a cell phone has not been invented you would not use it as a prop for a phone.
 A costume or costume pieces should be used when creating the character and acting out the scene.
 The costume relates to the time period of the book and does not detract from the audience’s understanding of
the scene. For example, you would not wear a crazy hat, just to have a costume if the story does not call for a
person to wear a crazy hat.
 Any questions should be addressed to Mrs. Cahill, prior to choosing this option, while you are working on
creating your play, and/or anytime prior to your performance. You may sit down with Mrs. Cahill and discuss
your script, your props, and/or your costumes prior to the performance to ensure that you are correctly
following the guidelines.
 Each quarter there will be a lunch/recess study session where students can learn how to create the
requirements for a Drama based on that quarter’s assigned book.