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Short Screenplay
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:
WX24B83
By
Jamrockgirl
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate
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Scriptwriting Project
Excellent
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B
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Average
C
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Below average
D
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Characters
Excellent
Characters are well-developed, 3 dimensional, dynamic and unique.
Good
Characters are mostly well-developed, 3 dimensional, dynamic and unique.
Average
Characters are only partly developed, 3 dimensional, dynamic and unique
Below average
Characters are very two dimensional, with little evidence of 3 dimension and uniqueness.
Poor
No thought has gone into individual characters, all are 2 dimesional and behave the same.
Dialogue
Excellent
Each character has their own voice. They "show, don't tell." The dialogue moves the story forward.
Good
Some characters have their own voice. They "show, don't tell." The dialogue mostly moves the story forward.
Average
Most dialogue is not original, and not individual to that character. The dialogue sometimes moves the story forward.
Below average
The dialogue lacks individula voice from the characters. It also does very little to move the story forward.
Poor
Dialogue is irrelevant, or tells the story instead of 'showing' it.
Mechanics
Excellent
Writer has completely correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Good
Writer has all but a few correct formatting, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Average
Parts of the script are formatted correctly, other parts are not (50%)
Below average
Writer has little correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Poor
Writer has not used any formatting for the script, including spelling/ punctuation and grammar.
Organization
Excellent
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.).
Good
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.
Average
The script is mostly original and only partly organized. The plot follows some of the 3 act structure rules, but is lacking on others.
Below average
The script is only partly organised and original , The audience has trouble following parts of the plot, as the structure is vague.
Poor
The script is completely disorganised or unoriginal, with very little/ no evidence of plot structure.
Length
Excellent
The script is 5 to 10 pages in length, and reads at approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
Good
The script is one page less/ more than 5 to 10 minutes, and varies from the screentime limit.
Average
The script is two pages more/ less than the 5 to 10 allocated, and varies from the screentime limit.
Below average
The script is three pages more/ less that the 5 to 10 allocated, and varies from the screentime limit.
Poor
The script is four pages more/ less than the allocated 5 to 10 pages, and varies from the screentime limit.
Synopsis/ Pitch
Excellent
Synopsis/ Pitch describes story perfectly in short-form. approximately 300 words were used, and sells the story well.
Good
Synopsis/ Pitch describes story reasonably well in short-form. 300 words were used, and sells the story well.
Average
Synopsis/ Pitch describes story adequately in short-form. 300 words were used, the story does not sound particularly dynamic.
Below average
Synopsis/ Pitch does not describe the story very well in short-form. 100 more or less words were used.
Poor
Synopsis/ Pitch does little to describe the story in short-form. Word count is over by more than 100 either way.
Keywords:
screenplay, script
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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