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Movie Trailer Project 
Movie Trailer Project
Students are to create a movie trailer, advertising a classic novel to a group of high school students. They will be evaluated by said students at a Movie Trailer Marathon, in which the students vote for their favorite trailer for each category (text)
Rubric Code: EX46B6B
By lindsay_kun
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  I'll check out the book.

0 pts

Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

1 pts

I want to read the reviews first.

3 pts

I have to see this movie!

5 pts

Clips included

I'll check out the book.

Poor/Omitted
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Video clips used do not add to trailer and are weak in book content. Majority of clips are lengthy, instead of short. Clips do not contain relevant material from the book.
I want to read the reviews first.

Video clips are chosen appropriately for the most part, with a few missteps here and there. Most clips are short and relevant to book, some clips may be a bit lengthy.
I have to see this movie!

Clips are chosen appropriately. Clips are short and filled with content from the book.
Editing/Continuity

I'll check out the book.

Poor/Omitted
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Basic to weak understanding of editing basics. Lengthy clips. In and out points are erratic and confusing. Action is interrupted and choppy.
I want to read the reviews first.

For the most part, good understanding of editing. In and out points were placed appropriately, for the most part. Few scenes were chopped, and were of appropriate length, with a few exceptions. Action, for the most part, was played out.
I have to see this movie!

Solid understanding of editing. In and out points were properly chosen. Scenes do not get chopped mid action, but instead, action is played out.
Voice Over (VO)

I'll check out the book.

Poor/Omitted
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Quality of VO is weak, or is distracting. In connection with writing, it does not add anything to the overall trailer.
I want to read the reviews first.

Quality of VO is okay/average, nothing horrible, but nothing special. Multiple VOs are used.
I have to see this movie!

Quality of VO is good. Multiple VOs are located appropriately throughout trailer.
Time

I'll check out the book.

Length of trailer does not meet minimum requirement by a longshot. (less than 1:00)
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Length of trailer does not meet minimum requirement by a significant margin. (1:00-1:25)
I want to read the reviews first.

Length of trailer does not meet minimum requirement, but is in the ballpark. (1:30-1:55)
I have to see this movie!

Length of trailer meets time requirement. (2-2:30)
storyboard

I'll check out the book.

Poor/Omitted
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Storyboard lacks the video presentation and includes little to no sketches of scenes. None of the scenes are in logical order and follow the finished project or tie in to the content of the book. No dialogue or shots included.
I want to read the reviews first.

Storyboard illustrates the video presentation with some sketches of each scene. Some proposed dialogue or shots are included. Some of the sketches are in order and match the content of the book & finished product of the trailer.
I have to see this movie!

Storyboard illustrates the video presentation structure with sketches of each scene. Proposed dialogue and shots are included. All sketches are in a logical order and match the content of the book & finished product of the trailer.
Acting Quality

I'll check out the book.

Beginners: Actors read lines off paper.
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Intermediate-Beginner: Actors attempt to memorize lines, but recite w/o emotion. Manages to convey events of book shown in the trailer, but not terribly convincingly.
I want to read the reviews first.

Intermediate-Advanced:
Most actors are on cue; lines memorized and effective display of emotion that remains true to content of the book.
I have to see this movie!

Advanced: All lines memorized and given w/ thorough, accurate emotion that brings the events of the book to life. Bravo!
Content

I'll check out the book.

Content weak; facts inaccurate. Student should have read book
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Students still struggle to integrate key events from the book.
I want to read the reviews first.

Student is at ease w/ content and has integrated the content from the book throughout the trailer.
I have to see this movie!

All key aspects from the book included; Student demonstrates full knowledge of the text and engages with audience with enthusiasm.
Volume & Clarity

I'll check out the book.

No sound :(
Netflix...(Maybe I'll rent movie)

Students’ voices low. Incorrect pronunciation of terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing; Lots of mumbling
I want to read the reviews first.

Student’s voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear w/ little effort
I have to see this movie!

Student uses clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. Student is enthusiastic. All viewing audience can hear w/o effort



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  • Broadcast, Journalism, Mass Media, Video editing, Literature


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