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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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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.



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