Blog Activity One

MS Word Template Blog Activity:

For the MS Word template assignment, I chose the “Student Peer Assessment” online template from MS word, and edited it so that it could be utilized as a Student Performance Assessment.

I updated the wording of the document while utilizing the overall structure of the template. While I could certainly use the original template for group projects, it will likely be much more beneficial in my classroom as a performance rubric. I replaced aspects of group dynamics with aspects expected of performance-based projects, such as memorization, appropriate choices regarding characterization, and appropriate behavior during peer performances. I also created a large space for writing notes and for listing the specifics of the students piece, such as title and character. I kept the simple 1-5 for each section of the rubric, and left the overall structure and design of the document true to the original.

As a high school theatre teacher, I will likely have multiple performance-based assignments, and a ready-made assessment template will help immensely. While this will only be used by me, my students will benefit from it with a clear and organized grading sheet from their performances.

The Template:

Student Performance Assessment

Project
Student Name
Performance Date

Title of Piece/Title of Play/Character Name:

Notes/Duration/Etc:

On a scale from 1 to 5, rate the following items.

Performance Area	Rating
Student was fully prepared: memorized, with appropriate blocking and clearly rehearsed choices.	Choose an item.
Student had clear character development, physicality, and vocal choices appropriate to the character.	Choose an item.
Student fully committed to the character: no breaking, laughing, or unrehearsed pauses.	Choose an item.
Student met expectations such as time limit/requirement, appropriate costume choices, and in-class rehearsal time.	Choose an item.
Student turned in appropriate scriptwork as outlined in class.	Choose an item.
Student exhibited respect and appropriate audience etiquette during other student performances.	Choose an item.