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Rubrics for evaluating storytelling

This is the best easiest to use rubric though I would add a thing or two: olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/ oratory/Evaluation%20Rubric%20for%20Storytelling.doc HYPERLINK "http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/oratory/" http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/oratory/

Heather Forrest’s Rubric is one of the more complete and easiest to use. I have also enclosed it on this page: HYPERLINK "http://www.storyarts.org/classroom/usestories/storyrubric.html" http://www.storyarts.org/classroom/usestories/storyrubric.html

At the bottom of this page is a rich text format file that is an excellent rubric: HYPERLINK "http://www.histori.ca/prodev/lp.do;jsessionid=A6F5598160276BC498C494553C1D8AF0.tomcat1?id=12455" http://www.histori.ca/prodev/lp.do;jsessionid=A6F5598160276BC498C494553C1D8AF0.tomcat1?id=12455

This rubric is for digital video storytelling, though over blown it contains some good stuff: its.ksbe.edu/dst/PDFs/Rubrics/rubric.pdf A Storytelling Skills Rubric INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Developed by Heather Forest INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/bullet.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET HYPERLINK "http://www.storyarts.org/classroom/usestories/storyrubric.html" \l "skills#skills" Effective Storytelling Performance Skills
INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/bullet.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET HYPERLINK "http://www.storyarts.org/classroom/usestories/storyrubric.html" \l "composition#composition" Effective Storytelling Composition
INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/bullet.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET HYPERLINK "http://www.storyarts.org/classroom/usestories/selfassesment.html" Self Assessment Effective Storytelling Performance Skills When telling a story, an effective storyteller demonstrates the following traits observable by others: Voice Mechanics Speaks with an appropriate volume for the audience to hear. Employs clear enunciation. Uses non-monotonous, vocal expression to clarify the meaning of the text. Face/Body/Gesture Expressively uses non-verbal communication to clarify the meaning of the text. Focus Concentration is clear.
Eye contact with audience is engaging.
Maintains a charismatic presence in space (stage presence). Characterization If dialogue is employed, characters are believable to listener. Storyteller's natural voice is differentiated from character voices. Use of Space: Storyteller seems comfortable, relaxed and confident in front of listeners. Storyteller maintains clear spatial relationships for characters and narrator. Pacing: The story is presented efficiently and keeps listeners' interest throughout. Performance Skills Rubric INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET BeginnerIntermediateProficientAccomplished Voice Mechanics INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Facial Expression INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Body Language & Gesture INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Focus INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Characterization INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Use of Space INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Timing/Pacing INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Effective Storytelling Composition Basic Story Structure Story has a clear and engaging opening.
Story's sequence of events is easy for the listener to follow.
Story's ending has a sense of closure. Words Teller's choice of language is descriptive and articulate.
If dialogue is employed, the teller's character text is clearly differentiated from the narrator's text so that the listener understands who is talking. Innovation Teller employs a unique or creative use of language, sound, or body language.
Teller creatively presents the sequence of events.
Teller's perception of the meaning of the story is artfully expressed or suggested through the telling. Storytelling Compositional Skills Rubric: INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET BeginnerIntermediateProficientAccomplished Story Structure INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Words INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET Innovation INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.storyarts.org/images/dot_clear.gif" * MERGEFORMATINET