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.

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 because of limited scenes.

Writer develops multiple scenes/places (2 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.