Movie Family Assessment

Target

50 points max

Acceptable

At least 37 points

Unacceptable

Less than 32 points

Introduction

(5 points)

Introduction is present and forecasts content of the paper.

(4-5 points)

Introduction is present and forecasts the content of the paper.

(2-3 points)

Introduction is present , sketchy, or introduction is missing

(0-1 point)

Movie Setting and Story

(6 points)

Complete description of each  major character in the movie family, the setting, and the context of the story

(5-6 points)

General description of  the major characters in the movie family, the setting, and the context of the story

(3-4 points)

Incomplete description of  the major characters in the movie family, the setting, and/or the context of the story

(0-2 point)

Assessment of Movie Family

Family processes

(20 points)

Complete description of each of these processes:

• Sociocultural
• Environment
• Communication
• Power/decision making
• Roles

(19-20 points)

Complete description of 4 of these processes and general description of 1:

• Sociocultural
• Environment
• Communication
• Power/ decision making
• Roles

(11-18 points)

General description of at least 2 processes and complete description of up to 3:

• Sociocultural
• Environment
• Communication
• Power/decision making
• Roles

(0-10 points)

Values

(6 points)

Clearly describes the family values as demonstrated in the movie.

(5-6 points)

Adequately describes the family values as demonstrated in the movie.

(3-4 points)

Minimally describes the family values as demonstrated in the movie.

(0-2 point)

Socialization and Child Rearing

(6 points)

Clearly describes the family dynamics of socialization and child rearing.

 (5-6 points)

Describes the family dynamics of socialization and child rearing.

( 3-4 points)

Minimally describes the family dynamics of socialization and child rearing.

 (0-2 point)

Healthcare Beliefs and Practices

(6 points)

Clearly depicts the healthcare beliefs and practices of the family.

(5-6 points)

Somewhat depicts the healthcare beliefs and practices of the family.

 (3-4 points)

Inadequately depicts the healthcare beliefs and practices of the family.

(0-2 point)

Adaptation

(6 points)

Clearly shows the ability of the family to adapt to new situations.

(5-6 points)

Adequately shows the ability of the family to adapt to new situations.

(3-4 points)

Inadequately shows the ability of the family to adapt to new situations.

(0-2 point)

Genogram

(10 points)

Represents a minimum of 2 generations;

Uses correct symbols to demonstrate relationships;

Includes symbol legend

(9-10 points)

Represents 2  generations;

Uses mostly correct symbols to demonstrate relationships;

Includes symbol legend

(6-8 points)

Fails to represent  2 generations, and/or

uses incorrect symbols to demonstrate relationships, and/or symbol legend is missing

(0-5 points)

Ecomap

(10 points)

Identifies family relationships inside the middle circle;

Uses external circles to include representation from multiple formal and informal support systems;

Identifies the nature of relationships between family members and support systems;

Includes legend

(9-10 points)

Identifies family relationships inside the middle circle;

Uses external circles to include representation from some formal and informal support systems;

Identifies the nature of some of the relationships between family members and support systems;

Includes legend

(6-8 points)

Somewhat identifies family relationships inside the circle;

Lacks representation from formal and informal support systems;

Does not identify the nature of relationships between family members and support systems;

Lacks legend

(0-5 points)

Comparison to Beavers Systems Model

(10 points)

Compares the movie family to the Beavers Systems Model addressing each of these components:

• Family structure
• Mythology
• Goal-directed negotiations
• Autonomy
• Family affect
• Global appraisal of the family’s level of development or functional competency (Severely disturbed, Borderline, Mid-range Adequate, or Optimal)

(9-10 points)

Compares the movie family to the Beavers Systems Model addressing 4-5 of these components:

• Family structure
• Mythology
• Goal-directed negotiations
• Autonomy
• Family affect
• Global appraisal of the family’s level of development or functional competency (Severely disturbed, Borderline, Mid-range Adequate, or Optimal)

(6-8 points)

Addresses fewer than 4 of these components:

• Family structure
• Mythology
• Goal-directed negotiations
• Autonomy
• Family affect
• Global appraisal of the family’s level of development or functional competency (Severely disturbed, Borderline, Mid-range Adequate, or Optimal)

(0-5 points)

Summary and Conclusion

(5 points)

Includes summary and conclusions

 (4-5 points)

Includes summary and conclusions

(2-3 points)

Missing summary and/or conclusions

 (0-1 point)

Format and Quality of Writing

(10 points)

Error-free or almost error-free grammar, spelling, punctuation, APA format, and length is within guidelines

(9-10 points)

Generally error-free grammar, spelling, punctuation, APA format, and length is within guidelines

(6-8 points)

Error-filled grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or APA format, and/or length not within guidelines.

(0-5 points)