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6+1 Traits Rubric: Movie Review

Students will view movie "Johnny Tremain", they will then write a movie review. This review should assess the quality of the movie and evaluate its usefulness in teaching about the subject of The Revolutionary War.

Rubric Code: H6W8A8

By tdahms

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Traits
	Ready to Share 4 pts	Almost There 3 pts	On the Way 2 pts	Just Beginning 1 pts
Ideas:	Ready to Share Story holds the readers' attention. Student writes ideas which focus on one event and gave several interesting details to describe this event.	Almost There Story holds the readers' attention. Writers ideas are focused on one event and give some details to describe this event.	On the Way Story conveys one event but the ideas are not specific enough to make the story interesting.	Just Beginning Story doesn't focus on one event or subject. Ideas do not relate to each other.
Organization:	Ready to Share Story is organized so that it highlights writers ideas and story. There is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion that captures the readers interest.	Almost There Story is organized so that it highlights writers ideas and story. There is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.	On the Way Story is organized which can be easily read. Organization doesn't confuse the audience. There is an introduction, body, and conclusion.	Just Beginning Story lacks a clear sense of direction. Ideas, details, or events are strung together in a loose or random fashion. There is no clear introduction, body, or conclusion.
Voice:	Ready to Share Story speaks directly to the reader/audience. Story is very interesting, compelling, and engaging.	Almost There Story speaks directly to the reader/audience. Story is interesting, compelling, and engaging.	On the Way Story makes a sincere attempt to engage the reader/audience. The result is pleasant, but the effort is not interesting/ compelling.	Just Beginning Story doesn't reflect a personal connection. Story did not relate to topic. Writing doesn't involve the reader/audience.
Word Choice:	Ready to Share Uses interesting words which convey the intended message in a precise, and natural way. Reader picks up my energy and is interested.	Almost There Uses interesting words which convey the intended message.	On the Way Use functional words, but story still lacks interesting words or energy.	Just Beginning Did not use interesting words (a varied vocabulary) in story. Need to choose more interesting words.
Sentence Fluency:	Ready to Share Story is written with excellent flow and rhythm. Sentences are well built, strong; with varied lengths.	Almost There Story is written with flow and rhythm. Sentences are well built, some varied lengths.	On the Way Sentences are not varied in length. Reader/Audience has difficulty reading with fluency.	Just Beginning Sentences are simple and choppy. Reader/audience can not follow my ideas with fluency.
Conventions:	Ready to Share Story reflects a good grasp of standard writing conventions. Uses all spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization; no run-ons or fragments.	Almost There Story reflects a good grasp of standard writing conventions. Fewer than 10 errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization; one or two run-ons or fragments.	On the Way Writer uses conventions which enhance readability; but at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability. More than 10 errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization; three to six run-ons or fragments.	Just Beginning Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar & usage; make paper difficult to read.
History knowledge:	Ready to Share Student displays exceptional knowledge of subject matter and formulates conclusion based on factual information	Almost There Student displays knowledge of subject matter and forms a reasonable conclusion	On the Way Lack of evidence of knowledge of subject matter as evidenced by somewhat flawed reasoning and inaccurate examples.	Just Beginning Student does not appear to grasp subject matter as evidenced by lack of examples or reasoning and inability to draw conclusion.
Review:	Ready to Share Evaluation of the movie is clear and recommendation is logical based on the information presented	Almost There Evaluation of movie is clear; recommendation is based on personal opinion	On the Way Evaluation of movie is somewhat unclear; recommendation is based on weak or illogical conclusion	Just Beginning Lacks an evaluation, reads like a list of information; no recommendation given

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