Criteria

5

Strong

4

Competent

3

Adequate

2

Developing

1

Not yet

Criterion 1: Message Quality (Ideas and Development)

Message is clear, focused, and well developed. Ideas are relevant, fresh, and appropriate.

Message is communicated but the text
(e.g., dance) needs more development.

Unclear focus, no elaboration of ideas. Contains irrelevant or inappropriate content.

Criterion 2:

Coherence

(Organization and Design)

Representation is logically or creatively organized. There is evidence of careful planning and preparation.

Elements
(e.g., movement, sound, colour) are effective.

Representation is organized. Structure is evident. There is also evidence of planning and most of the elements
(e.g., graphics, diagrams, charts, shapes) are clear and consistent with the purpose.

Representation lacks organization and structure. Content is minimal, unclear, disorganized, or missing. Planning is not evident.

Elements are of limited effectiveness.

Criterion 3:

Language

Fresh, imaginative language (including the “language” of music, dance, and drama) is used to create an image, make a point, or capture audience interest.

Sentences (or sound, movement, or dance sequences) are well constructed and varied for emphasis or effect. Word (or sound and movement) choices are precise, interesting, and appropriate.

Language (including the “language” of music, dance, and drama) tends to be more businesslike than engaging. Attempts are made to use “language” imaginatively. Sentences (or sound, movement, or dance sequences) are understandable with some variety in length and structure. Words (or sound and movement) are adequate but lack flair and originality.

No evidence of awareness of audience. Flat and unimaginative language (including the “language” of music, dance, and drama) is used. Sentences (or sound, movement, or dance sequences) are incomplete, unstructured or in-comprehensible. Word (or sound and movement) choices are vague and immature.

Criterion 4:

Sharing or Presentation

Choice and use of media are effective and appropriate to purpose and audience. Representation is polished and original, has overall appeal, and communicates and complements the information.

Choice and use of media are adequate. Representation has some appeal, communicates the basic message, but is not necessarily polished or original.

Choice and use of media are limited. Technical or conceptual problems interfere with the communication. Representation is unsatisfactory, sloppy, or inadequate.