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American Horror Story Treatment

Write at least 1 paragraph for each of your 6-episode American Horror Story describing the events that will take place in that episode.

Rubric Code: EX8X287

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

American Horror Story Treatment
	Excellent 90 - 100 (N/A)	Good 80 - 89 (N/A)	Fair 65 - 79 (N/A)	Poor Below 65 (N/A)
Elements of Horror/Suspense	Excellent The student demonstrates mastery of the elements of Horror/Suspense to develop an American Horror Story. Each episode keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.	Good The student demonstrates an understanding of the elements of Horror/Suspense to develop an American Horror Story. Each episode keeps the reader engaged about what comes next.	Fair The student struggles to demonstrate an understanding of the elements of Horror/Suspense to develop an American Horror Story. Each episode has a basic plot structure, but struggles to keep the reader engaged.	Poor The student rarely demonstrates an understanding of the elements of Horror/Suspense to develop an American Horror Story. The episodes suffer from a lack of plot structure which prevents the reader from being engaged.
Content	Excellent The episodes are dynamic, engaging, and original. The student created a unique and well-developed American Horror Story from his/her novel. The student demonstrates his/her exceptional ability for close-reading of his/her novel.	Good The episodes are interesting, though some parts may not have been fully developed or explored. The student demonstrates his/her ability for close-reading of his/her novel.	Fair Many of the 6-episodes were not developed or thought out well. The student had some ideas, but was not consistent in developing his/her American Horror Story. The student demonstrates a basic understanding of his/her novel.	Poor The 6-episodes are not developed. The student does not demonstrate his/her understanding of the novel.
Mechanics	Excellent Writer has completely correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.	Good Writer has all but a few correct formatting, spelling, punctuation and grammar.	Fair Writing has most correct formatting, spelling punctuation, and grammar.	Poor Writer has little to no correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Length 6 Episodes 1 paragraph each	Excellent The treatment met all requirements for length.	Good The treatment meets over half of the length requirements.	Fair The treatment only meets half of the length requirements.	Poor The treatment meets less than half of the length requirements.