iRubric: Screenwriting Rubric

Writer has numerous errors with screenwriting format and the errors are consistent throughout the screenplay.

Writer has some errors with screenwriting format and the errors are inconsistent throughout the screenplay (i.e. sometimes done correctly, other times are errors).

Writer follows proper screenwriting format: including a title page, a list of characters in order of appearance, stage directions in italics (and brackets when embedded within dialogue sections). Within the play itself, ALL names of characters are capitalized and their lines are formatted to be left justified, with double-spacing between each characters' lines.

This category worth only 5 points

Writer develops no scene (sense of place) in which events take place. Writer does not make reader aware of where situation is taking place and limits the story through the limited use of location identification.

Writer develops some sense of place (with one scene description) in which events take place. Writer limits characters within the confines of that one location and does not develop the character.

Writer develops a clear location that is interesting or surprising/ unusual. There is development of character through the use of location(s).

There is no level of comedy identified and it is unclear what the writers were attempting.

The scene makes an attempt at a level of comedy but does not really go for it.

The level of comedy is identified and supported within the development of the scene. A clear genre or level is utilized.

This category worth only 5 points

No film terms are utilized.

Minimal terms are utilized (3 or less)

Film terms are correctly utilized and integrated throughout the script.

This category worth only 5 points