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Name:___________________________
Unit: Actions and Consequences
Final Assessment: Performance Task
Date:____________________________
3. On the day of presentations, your group must be ready to screen and discuss your
film; extensions will not be granted, even in the case of absence.
4. FINAL PACKET FOR EACH GROUP INCLUDES: cover page, typed organizer outlining 8
elements and film techniques, typed screenplay, DVD or link to YouTube video.
Planning: Use the following organizer to guide you through your project. It would be helpful to
complete a plot diagram as you brainstorm plot. You will turn in a typed version of this organizer
with your completed project.
Element of
Tragedy/Film
Technique
Tragic hero
Tragic flaw
character defect that leads
directly to the downfall of the
tragic hero
Discovery
Peripety
tragic heros change from
happiness to misery by the
conclusion of the tragedy
Chorus
company of actors who
comment on the action of a
tragedy
Catharsis
purging or cleansing of the
audiences emotions by the
conclusion of the tragedy
Dramatic Irony
occurs when the audience
knows something important
that the character(s) do not
know
Situational Irony
occurs when an outcome is
different or opposite of what is
expected
Verbal Irony
occurs when a character says
one thing but means the
opposite implicitly
Close-Up
Wide Shot
Worms-Eye View
Birds-Eye View
Establishing Shot
Audio/Music
Incorporation of
8 Elements of
Tragedy
Overall
effectiveness of
film
Screenplay
format &
conventions
Exceeds
Expectations
Meets
Expectations
Approaches
Expectations
Beginning
Expectations
Film fails to
incorporate 1-2
Elements of Tragedy;
demonstrates some
understanding of
Elements of Tragedy
as applied to the film;
2+ elements may be
unclear or possibly
misinterpreted
Film demonstrates
evidence of sincere
effort on the part the
production team in
terms of acting,
interpretation,
creativity/wit,
costumes/scenery;
successful effort at
clean audio and
editing
Screenplay shows
sincere effort on the
part of the production
team to adhere to the
conventions of
screenplay
formatting;
screenplay is
formatted correctly
and is 7-10 pages in
length; screenplays
plot and content align
with expectations of
creating an original
tragedy
Film demonstrates
evidence of sincere
effort on the part the
production team in
terms of acting,
interpretation,
creativity/wit,
costumes/scenery;
mostly successful
effort at clean audio
and editing
Screenplay shows
effort on the part of
the production team
to adhere to the
conventions of
screenplay
formatting;
screenplay is mostly
formatted correctly
and is 7-10 pages in
length; screenplays
plot and content align
with most
expectations of
creating an original
tragedy
Film demonstrates
evidence of some
effort on the part the
production team in
terms of acting,
interpretation,
creativity/wit,
costumes/scenery;
somewhat successful
effort at clean audio
and editing
Screenplay shows
some effort on the
part of the production
team to adhere to the
conventions of
screenplay
formatting;
screenplay is not
formatted correctly
and is under 7 pages;
screenplays plot and
content align with
some expectations of
creating an original
tragedy
Film fails to
incorporate 3+
Elements of Tragedy;
demonstrates
minimal
understanding of
Elements of Tragedy
as applied to the film;
many elements may
be unclear or possibly
misinterpreted
Film demonstrates
little to no evidence
of effort on the part
the production team
in terms of acting,
interpretation,
creativity/wit,
costumes/scenery;
minimal effort at
creating clean audio
and editing
Screenplay shows
little to no effort on
the part of the
production team to
adhere to the
conventions of
screenplay
formatting;
screenplay is not
formatted correctly
and is well under 7
pages; screenplays
plot and content do
not align with
expectations of
creating an original
tragedy
Use of 3 film
techniques
Individual
Participation in
production
Film demonstrates
creativity and precise
use of distance (wideshot/close-up),
perspective (wormseye/birds-eye) and
establishing shot(s)
to help visually
represent themes or
elements of tragedy
Individual
demonstrates
consistent
participation and
equal share of
responsibility in all
elements of preproduction,
screenplay
composition, and
production/postproduction of the final
product
Film demonstrates
little to no effort at
employing the 3 film
techniques: (wideshot/close-up),
perspective (wormseye/birds-eye) and
establishing shot(s) to
help visually
represent themes or
elements of tragedy
Individual
demonstrates limited
to no participation
and unequal share of
responsibility in all
elements of preproduction,
screenplay
composition, and
production/postproduction of the final
product
COMMENTS:
TOTAL
/ 150
Name: ___________________________________
English 2 Unit 3: Actions & Consequences
Tragic Consequences
Quick Pitches
A famous movie producer is looking for movie pitches for a short-film original tragedy she wants
to hit theatres later this spring. Using your knowledge of tragedy, create a Quick Pitch you
think the producer may want put into production!
DIRECTIONS:
1. Use your Elements of Tragedy and Whats Tragic worksheets to review expectations for
a truly tragic original screenplay and short film.
2. Use current events, background knowledge, books youve read, films youve watched, or
events from your own experience to think of a Quick Pitch for a short film original
tragedy that could potentially conform to the 8 Elements of Tragedy were exploring in this
project!
STEP ONE: Brainstormquickly jot down a few potentially tragic scenarios or tragic heroes from
your recollection or experience from which you can draw inspiration for your Quick Pitch.
Tragic Scenario/Hero
Whats Tragic?
STEP TWO: Using your brainstorm from Part One, develop a 1-2 paragraph Quick Pitch for a
short film original tragedy that could eventually be written to conform to the 8 Elements of
Tragedy for this project. Remember, this is just a first attempt. Youre trying to think of a
potentially workable scenario for your original tragedy. Give it a shot!
Name:____________________________
Group
Member:
Group Member:
member is speaking, please record the story information below as well as any additional that will
Character:
Character:
help you to determine which aspects of their story might
be used effectively in a tragedy. Record
Setting:
Setting:
some questions to ask each group member as well.
Tragic Flaw:
Tragic Flaw:
Conflict:
Conflict:
Basic Premise:
Basic Premise:
Questions?
Questions?
Group Member:
Character:
Setting:
Tragic Flaw:
Conflict:
Basic Premise:
Group Member:
Character:
Setting:
Tragic Flaw:
Conflict:
Basic Premise:
Questions?
Questions?
Part 2: After each person is finished sharing, note-taking, and answering questions, chat with
your group members to determine your favorite components from each persons story-
frame. Next, synthesize your ideas below to create your final story premise. The key to
this synthesis is that at least one idea from each group member must be
represented. Provide each group members initials next to the component he/she is
responsible for contributing.
Component
Character
Setting
Tragic Flaw
Explanation
Conflict
Basic Premise
Part 3: Below, please explain how your group arrived upon your final conclusion for your
storyline. Next, explain why this particular premise will lend itself well to the tragedy
genre as well as any additional details you have decided upon for your storyline.
PERSPECTIVE:
Perspective is often used to signify power visually.
Use a WORMS-EYE view to signify the tragic heros happiness or power at the start
of the film.
Use a BIRDS-EYE view to signify the tragic heros misery or helplessness at the end
of the film.
BIRDS-EYE view The Lord of the
WORMS-EYE view - Reservoir Dogs
(1992)
ESTABLISHING SHOT:
An Establishing Shot is used to show the location of a new scene.
Use an ESTABLISHING SHOT to show the location of a scene or scenes in your film.
ESTABLISHING SHOT - Manhattan
(1979)
Tragic Consequences
Reflective Film Critique expectations & rubric
DIRECTIONS: The final part of your Tragic Consequences Unit 3 project asks you to compose
a film critique of your own tragedy that reflects on 1) how your film succeeded/came short in
exemplifying the 8 Elements of Tragedy and 2) how your film succeeded/came short in
exhibiting the 3 film techniques you were asked to use in your production.
What success looks like:
A good film critique is not a summary of your movie. Your audience will already know the
premise, having seen it. Typically, film critiques are 500-600 words (roughly 2 pages), so be
concise in your reflection. Remember, youre examining your successes/shortcomings in terms of
the elements of tragedy and use of 3 film techniques, NOT summarizing your plot or story.
STEPS TO SUCCESS:
1. Use your graphic organizer and other materials to reflect on how your film succeeded OR
fell short in exemplifying the 8 Elements of Tragedy AND the 3 film techniques.
2. Use classmates feedback as well as your own viewing to determine the 1-2 most
important areas for improvement in both your films use of the 8 Elements of Tragedy
and 3 film techniques.
3. Examine and explain the extent to which your project successfully implemented the 8
Elements of Tragedy and 3 film techniques.
4. Provide specific examples of how you would change on the 1-2 most important areas for
improvement in both the 8 Elements of Tragedy and 3 film techniques.
5. Take the time to carefully proofread and edit the first draft of your Reflective Film Critique
to avoid unnecessary style or conventions errors and clearly organize your critique.
6. Make sure your paper is not less than 500 words or substantially more than 600 words.
Less than 500 means you arent employing enough detail. Substantially more than 600
means you arent editing and/or are rambling.
Exceeds
Expectations
Reflection on 8
Elements of
Tragedy
Meets
Expectations
Critique effectively
reflects on all 8
Elements of Tragedy
in the film;
demonstrates
understanding of
Elements of Tragedy
and their
implementation in
the film
Approaches
Expectations
Critique reflects on
most of the 8
Elements of Tragedy
in the film;
demonstrates some
understanding of
Elements of Tragedy
and their
implementation in
the film
Beginning
Expectations
Critique
demonstrates little to
no reflection on the 8
Elements of Tragedy
in the film OR only
reflects on a few
elements;
demonstrates limited
understanding of
Elements of Tragedy
and their
implementation in the
film
Reflection on 3
film techniques
Critique/Room
for Improvement
Style &
Conventions
Critique effectively
reflects on all 3 film
techniques in the
production;
demonstrates
understanding of 3
film techniques and
their implementation
in the final product
Critique reflects on
most of the 3 film
techniques in the
production;
demonstrates some
understanding of 3
film techniques and
their implementation
in the final product
Critique effectively
examines the 1 or 2
most important
areas for
improvement
pertaining to how the
film came short in the
8 Elements of
Tragedy AND the 3
film techniques;
provides suggestions
for improvement in
these areas
Critique examines 1
or 2 important areas
for improvement,
but does not examine
the most prominent
area for
improvement in the
8 Elements of
Tragedy and/or the 3
film techniques;
provides limited
suggestions for
improvement in these
areas
Critique shows some
attention to style &
conventions,
including generally
effective use of
vocabulary,
organization,
transitions, grammar,
spelling, punctuation,
and evidence of
proofreading and
editing; critique is
less than 2 pages or
more than 3
Critique shows
attention to style &
conventions,
including effective
use of vocabulary,
organization,
transitions, grammar,
spelling, punctuation,
and evidence of
proofreading and
editing; critique is
500-600 words
Critique
demonstrates little to
no reflection on the 3
film techniques in the
production;
demonstrates limited
understanding of 3
film techniques and
their implementation
in the final product
Critique
demonstrates little to
no examination of
areas for
improvement in the
8 Elements of
Tragedy and/or the 3
film techniques;
provides minimal or
no suggestions for
improvement in these
areas
Critique shows little
to no attention to
style & conventions,
including ineffective
use of vocabulary,
organization,
transitions, grammar,
spelling, punctuation,
and evidence of
proofreading and
editing; critique is
substantially less
than 2 pages or more
than 3
COMMENTS:
provide a detailed explanation of your findings as well as any suggestions or comments you may have for
the group. These evaluations will be given to back your peers and will be used to help write the Reflective
Critique.
Tragic
Elements
Very Effective
Effective
Somewhat
Effective
Not Effective
Very Effective
Effective
Somewhat
Effective
Not Effective
Very Effective
Effective
Somewhat
Effective
Not Effective
Tragic Hero
Tragic Flaw
Catharsis
Peripety
Chorus
Pity & Fear
Irony
Discovery
Film
Techniques
Close-Up
Wide Shot
Worms Eye View
Birds Eye View
Establishing Shot
Audio/Music
Overall
Effectiveness
Explanation: