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Short Screenplay 
Students will create an original screenplay in groups of three or four. The script must be be 5 to 10 pages (approximately 5 to 10 minutes), and typed in standard screenplay format. With this they will produce a half page pitch/ synopsis. Students are allowed to choose their topic, genre, etc. In order for each student in the group to gain an equal mark, each group will need to verbally describe their role in the screenwriting process.
Rubric Code: EXA4X92
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

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  4 Stars

A

25 pts

3 Stars

B

20 pts

2 Star

C

15 pts

1 Star

Fail

10 pts

Dialogue

4 Stars

Each character has their own voice. They "show, don't tell." The dialogue moves the story forward.
3 Stars

Some characters have their own voice. They "show, don't tell." The dialogue mostly moves the story forward.
2 Star

Most dialogue is not original, and not individual to that character. The dialogue sometimes moves the story forward.
1 Star

Dialogue is irrelevant, or tells the story instead of 'showing' it.
Mechanics

4 Stars

Writer has completely correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
3 Stars

Writer has all but a few correct formatting, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
2 Star

Parts of the script are formatted correctly, other parts are not (50%)
1 Star

Writer has not used any formatting for the script, including spelling/ punctuation and grammar.
Organization

Elements of Drama

4 Stars

The script is original, and written in an organized fashion.
The story line is presented clearly. The script follows the 3 act plot structure discussed in class (i.e. inciting incident, rising action, climax, etc.).
3 Stars

The script original and is mostly organized. Thought was put into the organization of the plot, though one part is not clear or thought out as well.
2 Star

The script is mostly original and only partly organized. The plot follows some of the 3 act structure rules, but is lacking on others.
1 Star

The script is completely disorganised or unoriginal, with very little/ no evidence of plot structure.
Synopsis

4 Stars

Synopsis describes story perfectly in short-form.
3 Stars

Synopsis describes story reasonably well in short-form.
2 Star

Synopsis describes story adequately in short-form.
1 Star

Synopsis does little to describe the story in short-form.



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