Economics
Movie Critique Project
Economics affects our daily lives; it is an integral part of all the choices we make. One of the perks of learning
about economics and consequently, scarcity is that it allows us to make choices on a more conscious level. It is
very crucial to be able to relate to economics and see clearly the link between it and our complex social lives.
Therefore, based on your movie choice, you will be asked to watch and reflect on the whole idea of scarcity and
opportunity cost based on the happenings of the movie. The movie is expected to last for two class periods.
Requirement:
Student is required to write a reflective essay of at least 500 words consisting of an introduction, body and
conclusion.
Through the essay the student is required to link the concepts of scarcity, opportunity costs and tradeoffs to
the events of the movie then project that on their daily lives.
Dead Lines:
First draft (optional)
Tuesday 6th of October.
Final Draft:
Thursday 8th of October.
Grading;
The assignment will be counted as a project grade worth a total of 24 points.
See rubric for specific break down of grades.
Student Name: ___________________________________
Communication
Look Fors
Engagement of the
Reader
Organization
Grammar and
Mechanics
Critical Thinking
Summary
Relation to economics
Supporting Details
4
Hooks the
readers and
captures
attention in a
way that
demands to be
read.
Includes
effective
introduction,
developed body,
and satisfying
conclusion;
functions as a
whole with a
clear flow and
purpose.
Consistently free
of errors with
grammar and
mechanics.
Provides a brief
summary of film
without
disclosing
ending, includes
enough
information to
satisfy reader.
Movie: ___________________________
3
Generates
interest early on
and maintains it
throughout.
2
Presents in a
lackluster
manner,
generates
ambivalence in
the reader.
1
Fails to hook the
reader and
capture attention.
Includes
introduction,
body, and
conclusion; essay
moves forward
purposefully.
It’s hard to tell
where the
beginning,
middle, and end
are; focus
wanders.
No clear
beginning,
middle, or end;
lacks focus.
Lacks control of
errors with
grammar and
mechanics.
Provides a
summary either
much too short or
much too long,
may be vague or
tell too much.
No control of
errors with
grammar and
mechanics.
Provides little or
no significant
summary.
The essay
delivers an
opinion that is
unclear or vague
with little support
throughout the
review.
Few details from
the movie and
little evidence
support opinion.
Rare references
are made to
quotations,
scenes, and
characters.
Opinion is
missing or lacks
opinion and is
not connected to
understanding of
trade offs and
opportunity cost.
No details from
the movie and
little evidence
offered to
support opinion.
Fails to reference
quotations,
scenes, or
characters.
Reasonably free
of errors with
grammar and
mechanics.
Provides a
summary that is
either a little too
long or not long
enough but does
not give away
ending, is not
quite as
compelling.
The essay clearly The essay clearly
indicates opinion indicates opinion
with direct
with unclear
reference to trade relation to trade
offs and
offs and
opportunity
opportunity
costs.
costs.
Substantial
Details from the
details from the
movie support
movie strongly
opinion. Some
support opinion. quotations,
Quotations,
scenes, and
scenes, and
characters are
characters are
specifically
specifically
referenced.
referenced.
Total Points Earned:
/24