Category

Accomplished

(10-9)

Solid

(8-7)

Developing

(6-5)

Emerging

(4-3)

Beginning

(2-1)

Monologue

Fully memorized; no prompts; sustained eye focus throughout; at least 2 deliberate physical or vocal choices aligned to script beats.

Memorized; no more than 1 brief hesitation; consistent eye focus; at least 1–2 physical or vocal shifts aligned to beats.

Mostly memorized; 2–3 hesitations; some attempt at beat shifts; limited variety in physical or vocal choices.

Partially memorized; 4–5 hesitations or requires a prompt; minimal evidence of beat work.

Not memorized; reads directly from script; no clear beat structure or physical/vocal choices.

Scene Work

Listens and responds to partner in real time; contributes new actions or lines that move scene forward; executes blocking without reminders.

Follows blocking as directed; listens and responds to partner; makes relevant acting choices.

Cooperates with partner; follows most blocking; inconsistent listening or reacting.

Limited connection with partner; misses blocking cues; requires multiple prompts.

Does not engage with partner; ignores blocking and directions.

Communication (Verbal Reflection)

Explains artistic goals or choices with clear detail, accurate terminology, and confidence; provides specific examples.

Communicates ideas clearly; answers questions with detail; uses some theatre vocabulary.

Responds to questions but provides general or limited detail; theatre vocabulary minimal.

Gives vague responses or shows little preparation; ideas unclear.

Cannot articulate goals or choices; no relevant responses.

Written Work

Organized writing with clear ideas; uses complete sentences; 0–1 grammar or spelling errors; references specific theatrical concepts.

Organized writing; clear ideas; 1–2 minor grammar or spelling errors.

Writing communicates basic ideas but contains 3–4 grammar or clarity issues; limited connection to theatre concepts.

Writing is disorganized; multiple errors make meaning unclear; weak or no connection to theatre concepts.

Writing incomplete, off-topic, or incomprehensible.

Participation

Fully engaged in all activities; attempts new approaches without hesitation; follows directions immediately; encourages or supports peers.

Participates in all activities; cooperative with peers; follows directions with one reminder.

Participates inconsistently; hesitant in some activities; requires 2–3 reminders to stay on task.

Rarely participates; reluctant in activities; disengaged from group tasks.

Disruptive during activities or refuses to participate.