| Criteria | Points Received | Total Points |
| Content (30) | ||
| -Uses logical sequencing | / 6 | |
| -Easy to understand | / 6 | |
| -Scenes are relative to the essential question | / 6 | |
| -Accurate use of factual information from texts | / 6 | |
| -Shows a connection between the books | / 6 | |
| Visual (25) | ||
| -Realistic dress for characters | / 5 | |
| -Suitable settings for scenes | / 5 | |
| -Style and mood suit the content | / 5 | |
| -Adequate emotion with gestures; speech aids storyline | / 5 | |
| -Proficient use of the camcorder (lighting, stability, etc) | / 5 | |
| Audio (10) | ||
| -Clear and audible speech | / 5 | |
| -Competent of using other audio resources to enhance overall effect | / 5 | |
| Presentation (10) | ||
| -Replicating or creating reasonable personalities for characters | / 5 | |
| -Eye contact: the students recognize the camera | / 5 | |
| Production (25) | ||
| -Film uses appropriate transitions | / 5 | |
| -Free of major technical errors | / 5 | |
| -Overall fluidity | / 5 | |
| -Credits and citations | / 5 | |
| -Shows teamwork | / 5 | |
| Total Points | / 100 | |