Art of the Cinema
Esssay Rubric
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Ideas/Analysis
Organization of Argument
4
Demonstrate a high level of analysis of tone. You offer evidence of perceptive viewing and use precise language to communicate your ideas
3
Accurate and well-documented analysis of the topic and its message in the film.
2
Themes need to be more fully developed instead of synopsized.
1
You need further development and analysis. Fails to follow directions
4
Clear ideas are developed. The complex ideas are clearly connected or contrasted to one another.
3
Clear and developed. Essay reflects solid development of thought.
2
The argument needs to be restructured to have credence. Repeats the analysis rather than showing the significance of the idea.
1
Needs structure to develop the argument.
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Citation of the film
4
Apt and specific examples from the film support your thesis
3
Examples chosen are strong, but not connected to analysis
2
Vague examples
1
Needs specific examples and references
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Writing and mechanics
4
Demonstrate skills to communicate ideas. Shows a consistent mastery of language
3
Clear and consistent. Precise language expressed a high level of analysis
2
Errors may make the message of the essay difficult to understand. Language of the essay needs to be more precise.
1
Too many errors in the writing. Language needs to reflect the sophistication of the film.