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Scriptwriting

Drama 10 Serious themed scriptwriting

Rubric Code: SX6W833

By sschinkel

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Subject: (General)

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Scriptwriting
	Struggling 1 pts	Needs some work 2 pts	Almost there 3 pts	Wow! 4 pts
Layout	Struggling Five or more elements are missing.	Needs some work Three or four elements are missing.	Almost there One or two elements is missing.	Wow! Script is written in Times New Roman, 12 point, 1.5 spacing. Names of characters are in bold type for every speaking line; a colon is used after the characters' names. A title is at the top of the first page. Character descriptions are clear and at the top of the page. Movement cues are included and in italics and/or in brackets. Scene titles and settings are clear.
Characters	Struggling Round characters are unclear. Most of the language is unclear or unconnected to the character. Slang may be overused. Flat characters either are either used unnecessarily or should have been used for clarity. Character descriptions are missing.	Needs some work Round characters are not as clear as they could be. Some of the language may be unclear or unconnected to the character; slang may be overused. Flat characters either are either used unnecessarily or should have been used for clarity. Character descriptions may be lacking or missing.	Almost there Round characters are developed, but one element may be missing. Language used is somewhat relevant and/or engaging. Flat characters may be included but either aren't always necessary or don't add spice to the piece. A clear description of the characters is included.	Wow! Round characters are thoughtful and well developed. Language used is relevant and engaging. Flat characters are used as needed and add spice to the piece.
Plot	Struggling There are four or more gaps in detail.	Needs some work There are two or three gaps in detail.	Almost there There is one gap in detail.	Wow! The story has an effective beginning, middle and end, staying true to the serious theme assigned. The beginning clearly defines the setting, characters, & protagonist's problem. The middle moves the story along with thoughtful setbacks, and the end leaves the watcher thinking about the play, happy about the ending, or moved.
Mechanics	Struggling Too many writing errors.	Needs some work Several writing errors. The flow of the script may be impeded by the errors.	Almost there There may be a couple serious errors in either punctuation, spelling, capitalization, or grammar, but it doesn't take away from the overall integrity of the piece.	Wow! Piece is well punctuated, and has a few if any errors in spelling, capitalization, and grammar.
Overall Impression	Struggling Needs a lot of work in order to be ready for the stage.	Needs some work Well, it isn't quite ready for the stage, but it has potential. Play may be too short or have too many weaknesses.	Almost there With a couple small tweaks this script would be ready for blocking!	Wow! This script is ready for show time! Directions were carefully followed regarding the number of characters, settings and length. Overall the script is engaging to audiences, actors, and directors!

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(General)

Types:

Writing

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