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Screenwriting Rubric 
Student/Writer develops a minimum 5 minute short with or without dialogue.
Rubric Code: RX99524
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Screenwriting Format

Poor

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

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

Writer follows proper screenwriting format, which includes names, stage directions, and scene changes placed correctly on the document. All names of characters are capitalized and lines are formatted to be left or center justified, depending upon direction.
Character Development

Poor

Writer develops one character through physical interactions, as well as dialogue. Character is two-dimentional (he/she has human-like qualities, but is unrealistic with purpose and motivation).
Fair

Writer develops at least two characters through physical interactions, as well as dialogue. Characters are two-dimentional (they have human-like qualities, but are unrealistic with purpose and motivation).
Good

Writer develops at least two characters through physical interactions, as well as dialogue. Characters are three-dimentional (they have motivation, purpose, and have human-like qualities) and realistic.
Scene Development

Poor

Writer develops no scenes/places 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.
Fair

Writer develops some scenes/places (1-2) in which events take place. Writer limits characters within the confines of location and does not develop the character because of limited scenes.
Good

Writer develops multiple scenes/places (3 or more)in which events take place. Writer is not limited to one location and shows the development of character through the use of locations.
Creativity

Poor

Writer develops a storyline that has limited unique qualities and does not develop any creativity. Writer does not develop original ideas, rather uses ideas from other movies/stories to progress the plot of the storyline.
Fair

Writer develops a storyline that has some unique qualities, but falls flat with creativity. Writer uses some original ideas and develops characters and dialogue, but they feel forced and unreal.
Good

Writer develops a unique storyline that is true to his/her own creativity. Writer uses original ideas and develops characters and dialogue that support the originality of the screenplay.




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