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Film analysis

The assignment is to view a film which explores Australian values. Write an essay which provides a plot summary, some character analysis and a discussion of the values presented in the film. It should also include personal response to the film.

Rubric Code: RX5B6A5

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Qualities and Criteria 100 % These are the components of the paper that are evaluated.
	Poor This category will reflect that the student did not put forth effort or understanding of the assignment. Paper does not follow guidelines. No assistance was sought for problems. Potentially failing paper. 5 pts	Fair A paper of fair quality will show some effort but lack analysis or structure qualities as presented in the guidelines. 10 pts	Good A good paper has the general structure and mechanics expressed in the guidelines with a few areas of weakness. A good paper could be made excellent with help from learning resources. 15 pts	Excellent An excellent paper follow all guidelines clearly and shows significant thought and effort. If the student struggled with an area, assistance with improvement was found. Mechanics are near perfect. 20 pts
Format of Paper 20 % -Organization <BR> -Lengt	Poor - Does not follow an organized outline of ideas. - Length is too short or too long.	Fair -Some outline attempted in organization of idea. -Unclear transitions to new ideas. -Required ength is not met.	Good -Outline is clear in presentation of ideas. -Appropriate length.	Excellent -Very clear and organized ideas. -Strong presentation. -Appropriate length.
Plot & Characters 20 % -Identifies characters & representations. -Summarises plot. -Clear idea of what the film was about	Poor -Does not give reader a summary of the film. -Main characters and plot is not addressed	Fair -Gives a general idea of the film but discussion of the plot and characters lacks clarity.	Good -Gives a detailed explanation of the film's main plot and characters. -demonstrates some understanding of how the characters are represented.	Excellent -Gives a clear understanding of the plot of the film. -Demonstrates an understanding of the main characters and how they are represented.
Personal Response 20 % -Shows a personal reaction to the film.	Poor -No personal reaction included<BR> -Inappropriate use of reflection taking up majority of the paper	Fair -Some reflection but lacks in ability to relate to what was learned through the film	Good -Good overall reaction is presented <BR> -Reflection of what was personally learned from the film and the relation to the course	Excellent -Reflection flows well and integrates learning from the coursework as well as the film<BR> -Expression of some personal reaction to the film
Analysis of Values 20 % -Australian values -Shows critical thinking	Poor -Provides no critical thinking and only a summary ideas. -Shows little understanding of values	Fair -Shows some understanding of values but limited critical thinking about the film's purpose.	Good -Provides a clear understanding of the values explored in the film. -Demonstrates ability to critically analyse.	Excellent -Provides evidence of critical thinking. -Avoids simple explanations of terminology relating to values, but rather relates the terminology to the film and the purpose
Mechanics 20 % -Grammar -Spelling -Punctuation -Structure -Syntax and expression	Poor -Many spelling errors. -Difficulty to understand ideas due to improper grammar. -Significant punctuation errors.	Fair -Some spelling errors. -Some punctuation errors. -General meaning is clear but structure is awkward.	Good -Generally appropriate usage of grammar and punctuation. -Few spelling errors. -Expression is quite good and structure is clear.	Excellent -Virtually free of grammar and spelling errors. -Limited punctuation errors. -Expression if ideas is fluent and articulate.

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