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Script Project Rubric 
Script Project Rubric
Students will spend the semester creating an original script as a final project. The script can either be a stage play, screenplay, or teleplay. Students are allowed to choose their topic, script type, and are given opportunities throughout the semester to write it.
Rubric Code: M9W9X4
By yvonnenesbitt
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Voice and Originality
15 pts

(Was the script appropriate and was it the student's own work?)
Excellent

The script was written for an appropriate audience. All of the sentences are the student's own.
Good

Most of the script was written for an appropriate audience. Most of the sentences are the student's own
Fair

Some parts of the script were written for an appropriate audience. Some of the sentences are the student's own.
Poor

The script was not written for an appropriate audience. Most of the sentences are not the students' own.
Content
40 pts

(What quality is the content of the script?)
Excellent

The script is dynamic, engaging, and original. The student created a unique and well-developed story.
Good

The script is original and interesting, though some parts may not have been fully developed or explored.
Fair

Much of the script was not developed or thought out well. Though the student had some original ideas, some of the content was based on other stories.
Poor

The script is not original, is not developed, and does not hold the audience's attention.
Mechanics
10 pts

(Is the script grammatically correct and in the correct format?)
Excellent

Writer has completely correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Good

Writer has all but a few correct formatting, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Fair

Writing has most correct formatting, spelling punctuation, and grammar.
Poor

Writer has little to no correct formatting, spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Organization
20 pts

(How well was the story organized relating to the elements of drama?)
Excellent

The script is written in an organized fashion.
The story line is presented clearly. The script follows the plot structure discussed in class (i.e. rising action, climax, etc.).
Good

The script is somewhat organized. Thought was put into the organization of the plot, though some parts are not clear or thought out as well.
Fair

The script is not well organized. The plot does not follow the structure discussed in class.
Poor

The script is unorganized. The audience has trouble following the plot and/or the student has little to no plot involved.
Plot Twist
15 pts

(Did the script meet its length criteria?)
Excellent

The script met all requirements for Plot Twist.
Good

The script meets over half of the Plot Twist requirements.
Fair

The script only meets half of the Plot Twist requirements.
Poor

The script meets less than half of the Plot Twist requirements.



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  • theatre, drama, theater, scriptwriting, screenplay, stage play, teleplay

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