Storytelling Rubric

Task:  Drama students will write, memorize and tell a story

2.5 - 3.5 minutes duration,  entertaining,  clear message

Storytelling  Performance Rubric

Storytelling Performance	Needs work 1-2	Fair 3-4	Great 5-6	Excellent! 7-8
Duration	Story lasts less than 1 minute	Story lasts less than 1.5 or more than 5 minutes	Story lasts less than 2.5  or more than 4 minutes	Story lasts 2.5 to 3 minutes
Voice: Clarity / Pacing	Uses volume, tone, and pace inappropriately or ineffectively;	Uses volume, tone, and pace somewhat to suit the content and purpose;	Uses volume, tone, and pace appropriate to the content and purpose;	Adjusts volume, tone, and pace to achieve a special effect or for impact
Physical Delivery	Limited use of nonverbal gestures and facial expressions	Nonverbal gestures and facial expressions are occasionally distracting or inappropriate	Nonverbal gestures and facial expression suit the story	Nonverbal gesture and facial expression are natural and enhance the story
Posture and eye contact	Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation	Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact	Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation	Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation
Knowledge of story	Is not able to perform without notes; appears uncomfortable	Needs repeated prompting to perform; has not practiced; relies on notes; appears uncomfortable	Is able to perform with little prompting; some practice; uses no notes, fairly confident	Is able to perform successfully with no prompting; has obviously practiced telling the story; uses no notes; speaks with confidence
Effect on Audience	Audience is confused but follows performance politely	Audience quietly enjoys performance	Audience clearly enjoys performance	Audience is deeply engaged, eager to follow performance, and responds enthusiastically
Content, Theme, Message Creativity (Ciii)	Content has no Relevance to story And theme, there is no message; No evidence of critical thinking skills	Content has little relevance to story and theme, message is not clear; Little evidence of critical thinking skills	Content has some relevance to story and theme, message is clear with some confusing points; Some evidence of critical thinking skills	Content is clearly relevant to story and theme, message is distinctly clear; Strong evidence of critical thinking skills
Overall	No commitment, cooperation or concentration MORE REHEARSAL!	Almost committed, cooperative & concentrated- NOT TOO BAD…	Semi-committed, concentrated & cooperative- GREAT!	Committed, cooperated & concentrated- WOW!