Here is the analytic rubric for a Grade 9 speech choir performance of “The
Seven Ages of Man” without the table format:
Analytic Rubric for Speech Choir Performance: “The Seven Ages of Man”
1. Delivery
Excellent (4): The delivery is highly engaging, expressive, and well-paced.
The choir demonstrates excellent clarity, tone, and rhythm throughout the
performance. Every word is clearly spoken, and the emotion is effectively
conveyed.
Proficient (3): The delivery is clear and expressive with minor issues in
pacing or tone. Most of the lines are delivered with sufficient clarity, but
there may be occasional breaks in rhythm or emotional depth.
Developing (2): The delivery is inconsistent. Pacing may be uneven, and
some lines are hard to hear. There is some emotion and expressiveness, but
they are not sustained throughout the performance.
Beginning (1): The delivery lacks clarity, expressiveness, and pacing. Words
are frequently unclear, and the performance feels disconnected from the
emotional content of the piece.
2. Voice
Excellent (4): Voices are well synchronized, with excellent projection,
articulation, and modulation. The tone perfectly matches the mood of the
piece, adding depth and richness to the performance.
Proficient (3): Voices are mostly synchronized with clear projection and
articulation. There may be minor inconsistencies in tone or volume, but the
performance is effective overall.
Developing (2): Voices are somewhat synchronized, but there are noticeable
issues with projection and articulation. Modulation is limited, and the tone
does not always match the mood of the piece.
Beginning (1): Voices are poorly synchronized, with significant issues in
projection and articulation. There is little to no modulation, and the tone is
inappropriate for the content.
3. Nonverbal Effectiveness
Excellent (4): Gestures, facial expressions, and body movements are highly
coordinated and enhance the emotional and thematic aspects of the
performance. Nonverbal communication is natural and impactful.
Proficient (3): Nonverbal cues like gestures and facial expressions
complement the performance well, but there may be a few moments where
movements lack precision or alignment with the content.
Developing (2): Some nonverbal communication is present, but it lacks
consistency or impact. Gestures may feel forced or disconnected from the
performance.
Beginning (1): Little to no nonverbal communication is used, or the gestures
and expressions used do not align with or support the emotional or thematic
content of the piece.
4. Choreography
Excellent (4): The choreography is creative, well-coordinated, and enhances
the overall performance. Movements are purposeful and align with the
emotional tone and structure of the text.
Proficient (3): The choreography is coordinated and appropriate for the
performance, with only minor issues. Movements generally support the
emotional tone but may lack full creativity.
Developing (2): Choreography is present, but the coordination is inconsistent
or lacks creativity. Movements do not always align with the emotional tone or
thematic structure of the piece.
Beginning (1): Little to no clear choreography is present. Movements feel
disorganized or out of place, and they do not contribute to the overall
emotional or thematic effectiveness of the performance.
5. Enhancements (Props/Costumes/Visuals)
Excellent (4): Enhancements are highly creative and add significant value to
the performance. Props, costumes, and visuals complement and elevate the
thematic elements effectively.
Proficient (3): Enhancements are well-integrated into the performance and
add some value, though they may not always be fully realized or aligned with
the content.
Developing (2): Enhancements are present but do not fully complement the
performance. They may feel underutilized or disconnected from the piece’s
overall message.
Beginning (1): No enhancements are used, or the props, costumes, or visuals
detract from the overall performance by being distracting or irrelevant to the
thematic content.
Instructions for Scoring:
Use the descriptions above to evaluate each criterion. Assign a score from 1
(Beginning) to 4 (Excellent) based on how well the performance meets the
expectations in each category: Delivery, Voice, Nonverbal Effectiveness,
Choreography, and Enhancements.
Total the scores from all criteria to assess the overall performance.
