Description
Film Review Rubric (1)
Film Review Rubric (1)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization
20
to >
15.0
pts
Excellent
Information is very organized with a well-constructed opinion and supporting detail
15
to >
10.0
pts
Satisfactory
Information is organized, but paragraphs are not always well-constructed.
10
to >
0
pts
Needs Improvement
The information appears to be disorganized.
20
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Plot summary
20
to >
15.0
pts
Excellent
Provides a succinct plot synopsis without divulging too much about the film.
15
to >
10.0
pts
Satisfactory
Provides an overly detailed plot synopsis or a synopsis that does not quite give the reader enough information
10
to >
0
pts
Needs Improvement
Provides so much information about the plot that the film is ruined for the viewer, or gives almost no information about the film.
20
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Uses examples from the film and uses at least one secondary source
20
to >
15.0
pts
Excellent
Provides relevant examples/illustrations from the film to back-up the reviewer’s analysis of the film; and uses at least one academic article
15
to >
10.0
pts
Satisfactory
Provides some examples of action/dialogue from the film that supports the analysis; and uses at least one non-academic source
10
to >
0
pts
Needs Improvement
Includes no examples of action or dialogue from the film; and uses no secondary sources
20
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
The opinion
20
to >
15.0
pts
Excellent
Makes a provable case for the film’s merit and analyzes what worked and did not work in the film.
15
to >
10.0
pts
Satisfactory
Voices an opinion but does not explain in depth why things in the film worked or didn’t.
10
to >
0
pts
Needs Improvement
Has virtually no opinion about the film or has an opinion that is not backed up by any examples from the film.
20
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Inspired word choice/ writing fluency
20
to >
15.0
pts
Excellent
Chooses interesting appropriate words and well-constructed sentences and paragraphs.
15
to >
10.0
pts
Satisfactory
Uses appropriate word choice but may have a few poorly constructed sentences
10
to >
0
pts
Needs Improvement
Inappropriate word choices, poorly constructed sentences or paragraphs.
20
pts
Total Points:
100
