Rubric
Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric
Category
Learning Goal
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies
Effective Communication
  • I can express my ideas clearly by talking with my classmates and listening to their suggestions to make our group theater project even better
  • I can join in activities where we act out parts of a story, using my voice and movements to help tell the story in a creative way.
  • I can effectively share ideas and ask thoughtful questions when working with my classmates to create a mini-theatrical performance from a book, making sure to use feedback to improve my part of the story and enhance our group’s drama work.
  • I can effectively communicate my ideas by comparing different adaptation methods with my peers and selecting the best options to enhance our play
  • I practice and share my dramatic work and reflections in small groups, demonstrating my understanding of how stories can be adapted and presented using different theatrical elements like voice and movement.
  • I can effectively communicate my creative interpretation of a story by adapting it into a theatrical performance, integrating thoughtful dialogue and artistic elements that stay true to the original text
  • I actively collaborate with my peers to compare ideas, reflect on feedback, and select enhancements that deepen our drama work
  • Through hands-on practice and the use of movement and voice, I confidently present and discuss how my adaptation captures the story's essence while demonstrating an understanding of dramatic structure.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • I can explore how a story from a book can transform into a play through examining the book's themes and characters, sharing my ideas with classmates, and reflecting on how these elements can be creatively presented on stage.
  • I can engage with my peers to discuss and compare different ideas for adapting a story from a book into a play, identifying which ideas best capture the key elements of the original story while thinking about how these changes may affect the audience's experience.
  • I can creatively adapt a scene by selecting and using specific dialogue, staging, and dramatic elements that capture the essence of a story from a book, and I can reflect on how my choices affect the audience’s understanding
  • I can collaborate with my peers to explore different ideas and make thoughtful decisions to enhance our group’s theatrical work, incorporating movement and voice effectively.
  • I can creatively adapt a scene from a favorite book into a theatrical performance by skillfully integrating dialogue, movement, and staging techniques that reflect the story's themes and characters
  • I collaborate with peers to enhance our group performance and thoughtfully consider their feedback to refine my ideas
  • During my presentation, I confidently share how my adaptation choices capture the essence of the original work and effectively engage the audience.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Self Directed Learning
  • I can actively seek guidance and use reflection to explore how stories are adapted from books to theater, and confidently share my thoughts and ideas with peers, demonstrating my ability to apply dramatic elements and make thoughtful decisions in creating a scene.
  • I can identify and select key elements from a book to adapt into a scene, making thoughtful choices about which parts to keep or change, and I can discuss my decisions with peers to improve our group’s drama/theatre work.
  • I can independently plan and adapt a scene from a book into a short theater performance using creative ideas that show I understand both dramatic elements and the original story
  • I seek out feedback from my classmates and adjust my work to make the scene more engaging and true to the original story.
  • I can independently adapt a scene from a favorite book into a theatrical performance by creatively incorporating dialogue, movement, and staging elements, showing a deep understanding of both the original story and dramatic conventions
  • I can share my adaptation with confidence, applying feedback from my peers to enhance the performance and reflect on my learning journey and creative choices throughout the process.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Collaboration
  • I can collaborate with my peers by actively listening to their ideas, sharing my own thoughts, and working together to create a scene that adapts a story from a book into a theatrical performance, using effective movement and voice techniques
  • I can reflect on the process with my group to improve our work and ensure it stays true to the original story while creatively using staging elements.
  • I can work with my classmates to brainstorm and gather different ideas for turning a book into a play, listen to what others suggest, and decide together on the best ways to make our adaptation interesting and fun for the audience.
  • I can work with my classmates to brainstorm and decide on the best ideas for adapting a book into a play
  • I contribute to discussions by sharing my thoughts and listening to others, helping us choose creative options that make our scene exciting and true to the original story.
  • I can lead my group in creating a mini-theatrical performance by actively listening to my peers' ideas, offering constructive suggestions, and incorporating diverse storytelling methods
  • I work together with my classmates to thoughtfully adapt story elements while ensuring our play captures the essence of the original book, and I reflect on feedback to enhance our performance.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Content Expertise
  • I can identify the key elements of a story and explore creative ways to translate them into a theatrical scene, using feedback from peers to improve my ideas and understanding of adaptation.
  • I can explore and describe how key elements from a story, like themes and characters, change when adapting it into a play
  • I work with my classmates to choose ideas that make our play more interesting, and I share my thoughts on how movement and voice can bring a story to life on stage.
  • I can creatively adapt a story from a book to a mini-theatrical performance by selecting and using staging, dialogue, and artistic elements that enhance the original text
  • I collaborate with peers to explore different ideas, making thoughtful decisions that deepen our group’s theater work, and I share my scene with enthusiasm while reflecting on the differences and similarities between the book and my adaptation.
  • I can seamlessly adapt a scene from a favorite book into a mini-theatrical performance by creatively incorporating dialogue, movement, and voice, while also reflecting and sharing how these elements enhance the viewer's experience and maintain the story's original essence
  • I can collaborate with my peers to refine our theatrical work, using feedback to deepen the adaptation and present it effectively to an audience.