Dialogue Rubric

Traits EXCELLENT PROFICIENT CLOSE TO PROFICIENT NOT PROFICIENT

Writing/Conventions

At least 10 tag questions are present. Writing

follows the conventions of dialogue without

exception. Writing evidences a clear,

sophisticated structure. No errors in spelling,

punctuation and grammar.

(10 pts.)

7-9 tag questions are present. Writing follows

the conventions of dialogue with few

exceptions. Writing evidences a clear

structure. Few errors in spelling, punctuation and

grammar.

(7 pts.)

4-6 tag questions are present. Writing mostly

follows the conventions of dialogue with some

deviations. Writing shows an attempt at structure,

but lacks consistency. Many errors in spelling,

punctuation and grammar.

(5 pts.)

1- 3 tag questions are present. Dialogue is vague

and/ or inappropriate. Dialogue is not written in

conventional form. Frequent errors in

spelling, punctuation and grammar that interfere with meaning and/or

readability.

(3 pts.)

Fluency/Expression

Speaks the language with few or no

errors in pronunciation and intonation

A high degree of fluency and expression

(10 pts.)

Speaks the language with occasional errors in pronunciation and

intonation

Considerable fluency and expression

(7 pts.)

Speaks the language with frequent errors in pronunciation and

intonation

Some fluency and expression

(5 pts.)

Speaks the language with many errors in

pronunciation and intonation

Limited fluency and expression

(3 pts.)

Creativity of Story

Scene relies entirely upon original, realistic

circumstances. Students show incredible creativity.

(5 pts.)

Scene relies mostly upon original, realistic

circumstances. Students show significant creativity.

(4 pts.)

Scene relies in part upon original, realistic

circumstances. Students show some creativity.

(3 pts.)

Scene relies not in original, realistic

circumstances. Students show little creativity.

(2 pts.)

Props / Costumes

Students use creative props and appropriate

costumes.

(5 pts.)

Students use props and costumes with some

creativity.

(4 pts.)

Student use props and costumes with less

creativity.

(3 pts.)

Students use no props and costumes.

(2 pts.)