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Weekly Film Review
Weekly Film Review
Each Wednesday students will hand in an analytic review that connects the film to the readings and lectures. Reviews are no less than two pages, double-spaced. The review is not a summary, but an examination and distillation of key themes throughout the readings, lectures, and films. Good reviews examine the assumptions and implications of the films compared/contrasted to the readings and lectures. In addition, as the semester progresses, reviews should read across the texts and lectures. Students should aim to be very specific and cite all passages and concepts. Ideally, students will also draw from the previous Friday’s class discussion of the week’s film.
Rubric Code:
FXB8783
By
tannka
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Subject:
History
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Film Review
Excellent/Advanced
3 pts
Acceptable
2 pts
Needs Work
1 pts
Poor
0 pts
Introduction
15 %
Excellent/Advanced
The introduction is clear and mentions the film and director. The thesis statement and/or argument is specific and compelling.
Acceptable
The introduction includes a basic thesis or general idea and mentions the title of the film and director.
Needs Work
The introduction does not include a thesis or does not mention the film title or director.
Poor
The introduction lacks a thesis and does not mention the film title or director.
Setting
10 %
Excellent/Advanced
Time and place of story are provided in an interesting way and integrated with other information.
Acceptable
Time and place of story are both listed and integrated with other information.
Needs Work
Time and place of story are both listed, but they seem to be thrown in randomly.
Poor
Time and/or place of story are not mentioned.
Characters
10 %
Excellent/Advanced
The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear.
Acceptable
The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear.
Needs Work
Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.
Poor
The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.
Plot
10 %
Excellent/Advanced
The plot description is brief, and is clear and easy to follow. After reading the description, the reader feels curious about the plot.
Acceptable
The plot description is brief and easy to follow. A bit more information should have been given or too much has been provided. The description lacks interest.
Needs Work
The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.
Poor
The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.
Quotes
15 %
Excellent/Advanced
The review provides at least two scenes from the film. The importance of the scenes to the story is fully supported.
Acceptable
The review provides at least two scenes from the film. The importance of the scenes to the story is somewhat supported.
Needs Work
The review provides at least one scenes from the film. An attempt is made at explaining the importance of the scene.
Poor
There are no scenes mentioned in the review, or they are simply placed in the paper without any support or meaning.
Connecting the Theme
20 %
Excellent/Advanced
The theme of the movie is connected to and supported or refuted by at least two quotes from the readings.
Acceptable
The theme of the movie is connected to at least two quotes from the readings, but the argument supporting or refuting the theme could be made clearer.
Needs Work
The theme of the movie is connected to at least one quotes from the readings, but the importance of the quote is unclear.
Poor
There are no quotes in the review from the readings, or they are simply placed in the paper without any support or meaning.
Conclusion and Recommendation
10 %
Excellent/Advanced
The review provides a clear recommendation statement that is supported with specific statements about why the film is or is not recommended.
Acceptable
The review provides a recommendation statement, but is not strongly supported by reasons.
Needs Work
The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This was a good movie."
Poor
The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Proofreading
10 %
Excellent/Advanced
The paper is organized and ideas flow causing no confussion for the reader. The format, spelling, and grammar is nearly perfect. All quotes and concepts are cited.
Acceptable
The paper shows organization, however, some ideas may be confusing. The format, spelling, and grammar is mostly correct. All quotes and concepts are cited.
Needs Work
Review is readable, but lacks oranization which distracts the reader. Errors with the format, spelling, and grammar detracts from the paper. Not all quotes and concepts are cited.
Poor
The paper has little organization, and does not follow the criteria outlined in the paper. Proofreading is not evident. Quotes and concepts are not cited.
Keywords:
film, review, analysis
Subjects:
English
History
Education
Types:
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