Rubric for Living Newspaper final project
Extending Proficient
Dramatic The play has a sharply observed
Cohesion connection to a current event. The
information (news) conveyed by
the play is communicated with
nuance, and is layered to be
accessible to all.
Mechanics Standard stage play format is
used. Most of the stage directions
are embedded in the text, with no
designators or blocking. In
conjunction with dialogue, action
and theatrical solutions are used
strongly to support the dramatic
arc.
Staging Actors’ movement on stage
enhances the dramatic arc.
Production elements compliment
the text and create an integrated
whole.
Execution Lighting, sound, and other
production elements enhance the
play seamlessly. Acting is truthful
and engaging; portrayal of
characters is compelling.
Developing
The play has a clear connection to
a current event. The information
(news) conveyed by the play is
clearly communicated and
accessible.
Standard stage play format is
used. Many of the stage directions
are embedded in the text, with no
designators or blocking.
Theatrical solutions are used to
convey the main points of the
current event.
Actors’ movement on stage
contributes to the dramatic arc.
Production elements work with
the text to create a cohesive
whole.
Lighting, sound, and other
production elements contribute
to the play. Acting is truthful and
mostly engaging; portrayal of
characters is complete.
Emerging
The play has a poorly-realized
connection to a current event. The
information (news) conveyed by
the play is partially
communicated and may not be
accessible to some viewers.
Standard stage play format is
partially used. Few of the stage
directions are embedded in the
text, with some designators
and/or blocking. Play relies
mostly on dialogue, with little
action or theatrical solutions.
Actors’ movement on stage
sometimes interferes with the
dramatic arc. Production
elements are somewhat at odds
with the text.
Lighting, sound, and other
production elements are
sometimes singular in focus
without a clear connection to the
play. Acting is sometimes truthful;
portrayal of characters is
somewhat incomplete.
The play has no connection to a
current event. There is no
information (news) conveyed by
the play and it is not accessible to
some viewers.
Standard stage play format is not
used. None of the stage directions
are embedded in the text, with
many designators and/or
blocking. Play relies solely on
dialogue, with no action or
theatrical solutions.
Actors’ movement on stage often
interferes with the dramatic arc.
Production elements are not used,
or are completely at odds with the
text.
Lighting, sound, and other
production elements do not have
a clear connection to the play.
Acting is demonstrative; portrayal
of characters is incomplete or
careless. Lines are not completely
memorized.