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PUPPET SHOW RUBRIC

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Superior Accomplished Developing Beginning Points

Content(40 points)

Complete and thoughtful explanationof voice. Strong organization andstructure. Vivid supporting detailsincluded.

40 points

Complete explanation of voice. Showsorganization and structure. Supportingdetails included.

32 points

Limited explanation of voice (lacksdepth). Some evidence oforganization and structure. Fewsupporting details included.

28 points

Insufficient explanation of voice.Inadequate or confusing organizationand structure. No supporting detailsincluded.

24 points

Puppet Design(20 points)

All puppets are well designed orselected to capture the essence of thecharacter depicted.

20 points

Most puppets are well designed orselected to capture the essence of thecharacter depicted.

16 points

Some puppets are well designed orselected to capture the essence of thecharacter depicted.

10 points

No evidence of purpose is apparentin regard to puppet design orselection.

0 points

Volume/Tone (20 points)

Speaker is articulate and precise.Maintains a deliberate use of volumeand rate throughout. Tone is engagingand dynamic. Speaker appears wellrehearsed.

20 points

Speech is clear. Occasional use of“fillers.” Adequate volume and rate.Tone is appropriate and expressive.Speaker appears rehearsed.

16 points

Speaker hesitates or uses some“fillers.” Inconsistent volume. Use ofexpression and tone is sometimesinappropriate. Speaker appearssomewhat rehearsed.

14 points

Speech is not clear. Speaker hesitates,uses many “fillers,” or speaks tooquickly. Volume is inappropriate.Lacks expression or appropriate tone.Speaker does not appear rehearsed.

12 points

Rehearsal(10 points)

Puppeteer is ready with theappropriate puppet throughout.Puppeteer is very familiar andcomfortable with the script.

10 points

Puppeteer is frequently ready with theappropriate puppet. Puppeteer isfamiliar with the script.

8 points

Puppeteer is occasionally ready withthe appropriate puppet. Sometimesdeviates from script. Occasionallyreads script with confidence.

7 points

Puppeteer seldom or never is readywith the appropriate puppet. Oftendeviates from script or loses place inscript. Puppeteer does not read scriptwith confidence.

6 points

Puppetry(10 points)

Puppet movement is relaxed andmotions are appropriate.

10 points

Puppeteer seldom exhibitsinappropriate puppet movements.

8 points

Puppet movement is sometimesexcessive or rigid.

7 points

Puppeteer moves puppets excessivelyor inappropriately.

6 points

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