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Book to Movie 
Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. Explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the various roles.
Rubric Code: RX9BCAB
By mlatendresse
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 1

1 pts

Level 2`

2 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 4

4 pts

Persuasive Nature

Level 1

Opinion is somewhat unclear and reasoning is unclear due to lack of examples. Used a limited selection of transition words appropriate to the style of a persuasive article.
Level 2`

Opinion is stated and backs up opinion with some reasoning and one or two brief examples. Used some transition words appropriate to the style of a persuasive article.
Level 3

Opinion is clearly stated and backs up opinion with clear reasoning and appropriate examples. Used a variety of transition words appropriate to the style of a persuasive article.
Level 4

Opinion is clearly stated and backs up opinion with strong reasoning and multiple appropriate examples. Used several different transition words appropriate to the style of a persuasive article
Characters

Level 1

The protagonist and antagonists are identified and described in limited detail, or it is unclear who the protagonist and antagonists are. Little or no explanation to back up the actors chosen to play the characters.
Level 2`

The protagonist and antagonists are identified and described with some detail. Little explanation to back up the actors chosen to play the characters.
Level 3

The protagonist and antagonists are clearly identified and described with some detail. Actors chosen to play the characters have been carefully chosen and explained.
Level 4

The protagonist and antagonists are clearly identified and described in great detail. Actors chosen to play the characters have been carefully chosen and explained. More than one actor was suggested for the role of the main character(s).
Conflict/Plot

Level 1

The conflict(s) and plot are somewhat unclear with one or no events explained.
Level 2`

The conflict(s) is/are explained in some detail and the plot is explained using one or no events.
Level 3

The conflict(s) is/are explained in detail and the plot is explained using 3 or 4 events. Provided a suggestion as to how the plot/conflict can be conveyed.
Level 4

The conflict(s) is/are explained in great detail and the plot is explained using several events. Suggestions as to how to stage the plot/how to convey the plot are suggested.
Setting

Level 1

The when and where of the story are somewhat explained. Vague filming location is suggested, and very little/no reasoning has been provided.
Level 2`

The when and where of the story are stated. Filming location is suggested, and very little reasoning has been provided.
Level 3

The when and where of the story are explained in detail. Filming location is clearly stated and described, and reasoning has been carefully explained.
Level 4

The when and where of the story are explained in great detail (creating vivid images in the mind). Filming location is clearly stated and described, and reasoning has been carefully explained. More than one filming location is suggested and backed up.




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