Monologue Rant Assignment
March/April 2015
Purpose of the Assignment:
You are to create a monologue on behalf of a character from a fairy tale in which the monologue is
designed to passionately inform your audience of an injustice which has occurred (to your character). You
should not be re-telling a fairy tale, twist/alter it so as to make it unique – just don’t forget – the whole
purpose of the monologue is to let the public know that a grave injustice has occurred AND to showcase
your excellent use of monologue presentation skills.
Written Piece:
You must use: imagery, persuasive language, a great hook and button closing, other literary terms and
this must all be done so that the words effectively establish the right mood!
Your voice as a writer will be evaluated for having established a great purpose for the rant (injustice)
and you’ve twisted the fairy tale in an organic and creative way.
Spelling, grammar, punctuation and improvements based on editing will also be graded.
Process:
□ Brainstorm sheet and rough copy - Checked on: __________________________________
□ Editing and Rewriting – copies of all of these to be handed in with the final written piece
□ Final Copy – (handed-in as a package including the above and your REFLECTION questions)
Due: _________________________
* Final copy is to be typed: Times New Roman or Arial font type, size 12, line spacing = 2.0 (double
spaced), normal margins
Presentation:
Presentations of your monologue-rant is to be memorized and one minute long.
Reflection Questions: (USE THE 3E’s)!!!!!
1. “Practice makes perfect and it makes you more comfortable” – explain whether you agree or disagree
with this statement and describe how you prepared yourself for this monologue delivery.
2. Is there much use to ranting? Is it a skill or an annoying trait? Explain your perspective.
3. Do fairy tales still have a place in society? Are they useful for anything? Explain your ideas.
Name: ______________________________
Due Date: __________________________
Fairy Tale Monologue Rant Assignment Marking Schemes
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WRITTEN PIECE
CRITERIA
Writing process

Writing

Revising

Conferencing

Draft 1,
Draft 2,
Final Copy
Writer’s voice

Purpose

Topic/Issue
(injustice &
twist)
Writer’s style

Persuasive
Language

Hook & Button
Closing

Imagery

Mood

Figurative
Language
Use of Language

Grammar

Punctuation

Spelling

Editing
Reflection
2
3
4
5
I provide little
evidence of the
writing
process
I use the
writing
process in a
limited way.
I use the
writing
process.
I use the
writing
process to
explore ideas.
I masterfully use
the writing process
to improve my
writing.
I rarely share
my writing
with my
community.
I occasionally
share my
writing with
my
community.
I write a
simple
monologue
that has a
message.
I share my
writing with
my
community.
I frequently
share my
writing with
my
community.
I write a
monologue
that has a
complex
purpose and
topic.
I use the
features of
monologues
in a complex
way.
I use the feedback
from my
community to
improve my
writing.
I write a
monologue that has
the potential to
inspire change.
I write a
simple
monologue
that has a
murky
message.
I use simple
and repeated
monologue
features.
I attempt to
use a variety
of monologue
features.
I write a
monologue
that has a
distinct
purpose and
topic.
I use the
features of
monologues.
I use the features of
monologues
expertly.
I overlook
language
conventions.
I use basic
language
conventions.
I use some
language
conventions.
I demonstrate
a firm grasp
of language
conventions.
I masterfully apply
language
conventions to
enhance meaning.
My errors
block my
reader’s
understanding.
My errors are
evident and/or
often
repeated.
My errors do
not block my
reader’s
understanding
I have limited
errors in my
final copy.
I do not have any
errors in my final
copy.
I make general
comments
about my
participation in
the production
monologue.
I use the 3Es
in my
responses in a
limited way.
I answer the
questions
mostly using
the 3E’s
effectively.
I properly use
the 3E’s to
support my
creative and
thorough
answers.
I articulate and
justify my
decisions and I
offer extensive and
meaningful support
for my ideas.
WRITTEN PIECE TOTAL
/25
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRESENTATION CRITERIA:
/5 Volume
/5 Gestures
/5 Pitch & Intonation
/5 Mood/Emotion
/5 Pace
PRESENTATION TOTAL
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