Characterization Student created original and appropriate internal and external characteristics to the character they played. Student created appropriate internal and external characteristics to the character they played but based most of them on themselves Student created appropriate internal and external characteristics to the character they played but all of them were based on themselves. Student did not create internal and external characteristics to the character they played or the ones created were not consistent or inappropriate. Movement Student was technically accurate in the blocking. Their movement was creative, believable, and justified. Mannerisms were added to the characterization and helped make the perf. interesting. Student was occasionally technically inaccurate in the blocking. Their movement was believable, and justified. Mannerisms were occasionally added to the characterization. Student was frequently technically inaccurate in the blocking. Their movement was not always believable or justified. Mannerisms were not added to the characterization. Student was almost always technically inaccurate in the blocking. Their movement was not believable or justified. Mannerisms were not added to the characterization. Preparation Student was very prepared for the performance day. They were memorized with blocking and movement and used all rehearsal time appropriately. They brought in their own costumes and props to help tell the story. Student was prepared for the performance day. They were mostly memorized with blocking and movement and used most rehearsal time appropriately. They borrowed some costumes and to help tell the story. Student was mostly prepared for the performance day. They missed some blocking and movement and used ½ of their rehearsal time appropriately. They borrowed most costumes and props to help tell the story. Student was not prepared for the performance day. Missed most blocking and movement and used less than ½ of their rehearsal time appropriately. They borrowed all costumes and props or did not use at all. Ensembleness Student and group worked very effectively during rehearsal time. Final presentation was w/in 8-10 minutes. Student and group worked effectively during most of their rehearsal time. Final presentation went 1 min over/under 8-10 min time allotment. Student and group worked together ½ the rehearsal time effectively. Final presentations significantly over time allotment. Student and group worked together less than ½ the rehearsal time effectively or not at all. Final pres. was significantly under the min time of 8 minutes. Total Points for Performance Section Story and Character Development A 10-9 B 8 C 7 D-F 6-0 Grade
Characters Relationships and characters were clear and enhanced throughout the “silent movie”. Individual characters were apparent but the relationships were somewhat unclear. Some characters and relationships in the “movie” were clear, but others lacked definition and clear connection to the plot. Characters were not well defined and relationships were confusing. Plot Plot was so clear it did not matter that there was no dialogue. Included clear 3 point storyline beginning, middle and end. The general was clear but specifics were a bit foggy. May not have had clear 3 point storyline. The scene was visually pleasing, but had no clear plot. Storyline was not easy to follow. The plot was not apparent through the actions performed on stage. Clearly lacked beginning, middle, and end. Music And Intertitles Music chosen was appropriate for the the “silent movie” and clearly underscored the theme/plot. Intertitles were easy to read, furthered the plot, and were appropriate in number. Music worked at some points of the “movie” but did not motivate the piece overall. Intertitles were overly used and/or were difficult to read. The music had no connection to the plot of the “movie”. Intertitles did not further the plot or were so excessive that the audience read most of the storyline rather than seeing it visually represented. No music was used. No intertitles were used. Character Analysis Student’s answers for CA worksheet were complete and creative and used to create an original and interesting character. Student’s answers for CA worksheet were complete and used to create an appropriate character. Student’s answers for CA worksheet were incomplete and/or not used to create an appropriate character. Student’s answers for CA worksheet were incomplete and/or not turned in and not used to create an appropriate character. Total Points for Analysis Section SILENT MOVIE CHARACTER & STORY PLANNING SHEET