The Art of Adaptation
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The videos above put a reading of the chapter depicting Harry’s discovery of the Mirror of Erised (from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) up against scenes from the film depicting that part of the story.
The key is to analyze the changes made in the adaptation, not just to identify the differences but to understand their impact on meaning and storytelling. Asking (and answering) why the changes were needed is the first step in analyzing the adaptation process.
Screenplay Paradigm
The Rubric
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The piece selected to adapt and the genre into which you’ve adapted it make sense and fit well. The choices made to adapt the piece into a new form retain the essence of the original in meaning but work best for the new form. |
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The new form is sufficiently different from the original that your piece has become a unique, clearly different work of art. The conventions of the new form are honored in the adaptation. |
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The voice of the piece is clear and authentic. The language is natural and fluid and represents the author’s genuine phrasing and tone. The reader’s interest is engaged and sustained throughout the piece. |
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There are no wasted words throughout the piece; every sentence is essential to the development of the piece and no phrasing is generic or vague. The overall flow of the piece is fluid and logical. |
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There are no/few surface errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar or format in the draft. |
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Overall Assessment (the overall estimation of the number of drafts you will need to complete before this piece is ready for submission into your final portfolio) |
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The time allotted for the technical aspects of this piece was sufficient such that the final product was ready on time (if applicable). |
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There is evidence of native talent and/or drafting and genuine effort put into the piece as well as significant progress made over multiple drafts |
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Conference with teacher recommended or required |
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