AVATAR

In many ways the film Avatar has been credited as an analogy of the experiences of the Indigenous tribes of both North and South America. After watching the film in class your task is to assess whether or not the film reflects the historical experiences of the American Indians. The review will be no fewer than 2 pages no more than 3, and will include specific examples and parallels to historical events. Level 4 Communication Review is clear and Level 3
Review is mostly clear and follows a direct line of thought and evaluation. Opinion is explained and supported. Some spelling or grammar errors. Knowledge of the Indigenous American experience is effectively applied to film being reviewed. Analysis offers a substantial level of depth and thought. Examples are included within the analysis. Film is reviewed with thoughtful and critical attention. Most substantial elements are addressed and reviewed. Historical knowledge of the Indigenous American tribes and the treatment by the colonizing powers is accurate and connected to the film.

Level 2
Review is not entirely clear. Line of thought is present but sometimes hard to follow. Opinion is expressed with moderate support. Several spelling or grammar errors. Knowledge of the Indigenous American experience is moderately applied to film being reviewed. Analysis offers some degree of depth and thought. Some gaps in analysis. Some examples are included but not clearly linked to the film. Film is reviewed with moderate thought and critical attention. Some substantial elements are addressed and reviewed. Historical knowledge of the Indigenous American tribes and the treatment by the colonizing powers is mostly accurate and moderately connected to the film.

Level 1
Review is not clear. Basic concepts and ideas are expressed with little effectiveness. Opinion is not sufficiently supported. Many spelling or grammar errors. No evidence of editing or proofreading. Knowledge of the Indigenous American experience is sparingly applied to film being reviewed. Analysis offers limited depth and thought. Several gaps in overall analysis.

follows a direct line of thought and evaluation. Opinion is clearly explained and supported. No/ very few spelling or grammar errors. Knowledge of the Indigenous American experience is critically applied to film being reviewed. Analysis offers a significant level of depth and thought. Examples are utilized to thoroughly support the analysis of the film. Film is thoroughly reviewed with thoughtful and critical attention. All substantial elements are addressed and reviewed. Historical knowledge of the Indigenous American tribes and the treatment by the colonizing powers is accurate and very clearly connected to the film.

Application

3-

Thinking

2+

Film is reviewed with limited thought and critical attention. Review focuses on trivial or inconsequential elements.

Knowledge

Historical knowledge of the Indigenous American tribes and the treatment by the colonizing powers is limited and/or not connected clearly to the examples from the film.

Essay Evaluation Key Really Good something I thought was well explained/written/ proven. Proofread this could be a spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure issue. Rework consider reworking this sentence. Formatting you have not used the correct format. Problems this section needs further explanation/analysis. Missing key components Incorrect information

You cannot write your review as one long paragraph. How does your point about Residential Schooling connect to the film? You need to be clear about how this historical event is mirrored in the movie. A good assessment. You need to proofread your work more thoroughly to make sure that you clearly identify the subject and the object of each sentence.