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Movie Trailer Project 
The Giver Movie Trailer Project
Students are to create a movie trailer on iMovie highlighting one of the major themes of your novella.
Rubric Code: CBB33X
By jsweecan
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Movie Trailer Project
  I'll check out the book.

Level 1

(N/A)

Maybe I'll rent the movie.

Level 2

(N/A)

I want to read the reviews first.

Level 3

(N/A)

I have to see this movie!

Level 4

(N/A)

Clips included

I'll check out the book.

Clips are missing or not completed.
Maybe I'll rent the movie.

Clips created do not add to trailer and are weak. Majority of clips are lengthy, instead of short. Clips do not contain relevant material from the movie. Does not coincide with the chosen theme.
I want to read the reviews first.

Clips are created appropriately for the most part, with a few missteps here and there. Most clips are short and relevant to the theme, some clips may be a bit lengthy.
I have to see this movie!

Clips are created appropriately. Clips are short and filled with action, or other relevant moments from the film. The content of the trailer relates clearly with the chosen theme.
Time

I'll check out the book.

Length of trailer does not meet minimum requirement (less than :30)
Maybe I'll rent the movie.

Length of trailer does not meet minimum requirement by a significant margin. (:30)
I want to read the reviews first.

Length of trailer does not meet minimum requirement, but is in the ballpark. (:45)
I have to see this movie!

Length of trailer meets minimum requirement. (1:00)
Storyboard

I'll check out the book.

Most panels of story board are not completed.
Maybe I'll rent the movie.

Storyboard lacks the video presentation and includes little to no sketches of scenes. None of the scenes are in logical order and follow the finished project. No dialogue or shots included.
I want to read the reviews first.

Storyboard illustrates the video presentation with some sketches of each scene. Some proposed dialogue or shots are included. Some of the sketches are in order and match the finished project.
I have to see this movie!

Storyboard illustrates the video presentation structure with sketches of each scene. Proposed dialogue and shots are included. All sketches are in a logical order and match the finished project.
Emotion of music

I'll check out the book.

Music is not included or does not match clip.
Maybe I'll rent the movie.

Music is ok, and not distracting, but it does not add to much to the trailer's story line.
I want to read the reviews first.

Music stirs emotion that somewhat matches the trailer's story line.
I have to see this movie!

Music stirs a rich sense emotional response that matches the trailer's story line well.
Volume & Clarity

I'll check out the book.

Sound rarely adds meaning to the clip.
Maybe I'll rent the movie.

Students’ voices low. Incorrect pronunciation of terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing; Lots of mumbling.
I want to read the reviews first.

Students' voices are clear. Students pronounce most words correctly. Most audience members can hear w/ little effort.
I have to see this movie!

Students use clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. Students are enthusiastic. All viewing audience can hear w/o effort.
Content

I'll check out the book.

No clear theme is portrayed and an understanding of the novel is not evident.
Maybe I'll rent the movie.

There is minimal attempt to highlight a specific theme; events in the trailer do not support the theme.
I want to read the reviews first.

The theme highlighted is evident in the novel. Events in the trailer support the chosen theme.
I have to see this movie!

Students have chosen an appropriate theme to highlight in the trailer. Video clips are strictly related and demonstrate the theme in a powerful way.



Keywords:
  • Broadcast, Journalism, Mass Media, Video editing, Literature


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