Rubric Movie Review

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	R – Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Opinion	Contains no opinion or student contradicts himself/ herself; little or no support from the film	Contains some opinion (but ideas may be brought up with not enough detail – ideas are left hanging); not enough support from film	Contains logical ideas with support from film; makes connections	Contains thoughtful opinion skilfully blended with facts or information; makes connections; reveals underlying themes
Summary/ Description	Summary of plot missing or made incorrect observations about the film	Some summary of plot missing OR too much written; reveals ending!	Contains a succinct summary of plot and respects 1/3 2/3 rule	Succinct plot summary which subtly reveals the author’s stance on the film
Paragraphs	Only one paragraph, or paragraphs do not contain a complete thought	Most paragraphs contain a complete thought.  Ideas need to be separated into distinct paragraphs	All paragraphs contain a complete thought	All paragraphs contain a complete thought and the order builds towards a point
Style	No title, or title is lacking creativity.  No stylistic elements present	Some attempts at style; fairly ordinary title; begins or ends in a flat fashion	Begins and ends in a stylish manner, includes some elements of style; emerging voice; original title	Begins and ends in a stylish manner;  variety of  imagery, similes, metaphors, and personification; voice screams out; clever title
Clarity and word choice	Several areas of difficulty: vague phrasing, N2SSWTSW, DEOSABTWTSW, clichés, choppiness, repetitive wording, inconsistent l.o.l., Disney wording	Some difficulty: unclear phrasing, N2SSWTSW, DEOSABTWTSW, choppy, clichés, repetitive, level of language is inconsistent, Disney wording	Ideas are clear: wording is precise and orderly. Flow is achieved through a variety of transitions.	Ideas are expressed in a clear, precise, and fresh fashion. Seamless flow.
Audience	Unaware of audience; too often makes assumption that the reader has seen the film; style of writing is unsuitable for target audience	Shows some awareness of audience; makes assumptions at times that the reader has seen the film; style of writing is inconsistent and loses audience	Consistently understands who is reading the review	Reader feels this review is written for them alone

ASK YOURSELF: Have I ENTERTAINED, INFORMED, and PERSUADED the reader?