Othello Super Project Rubrics

Rubric 1: Analytical Argumentative essay

Exemplary Proficient Developing Not Yet

Analytical In addition to meeting ❏ Essay includes an introduction that Student has NOT met Student has not met
Argumentative Essay all of the criteria for introduces a clear claim and establishes ONE criteria for half of the criteria
proficiency, student its significance. Proficient for proficient
explains how they ❏ Each body paragraph has a clear topic
have exceeded
sentence that focuses the paragraph
expectations
❏ Each claim
❏ Essay develops claims and counterclaims
thoroughly, supporting each with evidence
that anticipates the audience.
❏ student uses transitions that link sections
of the text and clarify the relationships
between claims
❏ establish and maintain an academic tone
❏ Student provides a conclusion that
supports the main claim.
❏ Student has demonstrated evidence of
planning and editing/revision
Rubric 2: Script

Exemplary Proficient Developing Not Yet

Script In addition to meeting ❏ Script is a cohesive, non-shakespeare Student has NOT met Student has not met
all of the criteria for interpretation ONE criteria for half of the criteria
proficiency, student ❏ Script maintains the main plot, characters, Proficient for proficient
explains how they and themes of the original scene
have exceeded
❏ All team members actively participate in
expectations
making the script
❏ Script interpretation incorporates aspects
from the group’s chosen critical lens to
reveal an insight about the scene.

Rubric 3: Scene Interpretation

Exemplary Proficient Developing Not Yet

Scene interpretation In addition to meeting ❏ Scene is 2-5 minutes long Student has NOT met Student has not met
all of the criteria for ❏ All team members contribute to and act in ONE criteria for half of the criteria
proficiency, student the film Proficient for proficient
explains how they ❏ Scene interpretation follows the script and
have exceeded
incorporates tenets from chosen critical
expectations
lens
❏ Scene maintains the themes and
characters and plot of the original
Shakespeare scene
❏ Scene is performed in a non-Shakespeare
style
❏ Scene shows clear collaboration and
planning on the part of ALL team
members
❏ Interpretation utilizes a variety of film
techniques to convey the message and
themes of the scene.
Rubric 4: Critical Lens Documentary Note
Exemplary Proficient Developing Not Yet

Documentary Film In addition to meeting ❏ Documentary film notes follow the scene Student has NOT met Student has not met
Notes all of the criteria for interpretation ONE criteria for half of the criteria
proficiency, student ❏ Documentary film notes analyze the Proficient for proficient
explains how they interpreted scene using a chosen critical
have exceeded
lens
expectations
❏ Documentary film notes include evidence
cited in team-essay
❏ Documentary film notes demonstrate
understanding of the selected scene and
chosen critical lens.
❏ All team members actively collaborate and
participate in making the documentary
notes portion of the film.