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The Sword in the Stone: Transformation Story 
Writing a Short Story
In T. H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Merlyn transforms the Wart into 5 different animals. During each of those adventures, a wiser, more knowledgeable member of the same species accompanies Wart. While magically transformed, Wart learns lessons that will eventually help him to become a fair and just king. Students choose an alternate animal and use imagination and White's adventures as models to write a story about an additional encounter the Wart might have had during his education.
Rubric Code: J2XWW65
By donnacopp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Transformation Story
  Exceeding

7 pts

Mastering

Mastering standards

6 pts

Developing

Developing standards

5 pts

Emerging

Emerging standards

4 pts

Exposition/Introduction

Exceeding

Exposition is well developed and provides detailed background information about the character(s) and/or setting. The introduction robustly grasps the reader's interest.
Mastering

Exposition is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the introduction grasps the reader's interest.
Developing

Exposition provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The introduction provokes some interest in the reader.
Emerging

Exposition provides very little background information about the character(s) or setting. The introduction provokes little interest in the reader.
Plot & Theme

Exceeding

Plot is clearly depicted in the writing with a logical focus. The story is developed around key events that lead to a climax before resolution. Narration is used to strongly develop character(s) and theme(s). A highly discernible life lesson is evident.
Mastering

Plot is depicted in the writing with a clear focus. The story is developed around events that lead to a climax before resolution. Narration is used to develop character(s) and theme(s). A discernible life lesson is evident.
Developing

Plot is depicted in the writing, but shifts in focus are present. The story is somewhat developed around a few events leading to climax and resolution. Narration attempts to develop character(s) and theme(s). A life lesson is implied.
Emerging

Plot is unfocused, vague or unclear. It is difficult to identify key events that lead to a climax and/or resolution. Narration does not develop character or theme.No life lesson is discernible.
Point of View

Exceeding

The point-of-view is clearly defined and consistently maintained throughout the piece.
Mastering

The point-of-view is defined and generally maintained throughout the piece.
Developing

The point-of-view is generally defined but varies at intervals throughout the piece.
Emerging

The point-of-view is not clearly defined; there is a regular shifting from first to third person throughout the piece.
Characterization

Exceeding

Student uses descriptive details to robustly develop the character(s).
Characters are interesting with considerable depth.
Mastering

Student uses descriptive details to fully develop the character(s).
Characters are interesting and have some depth.
Developing

Student uses some description to develop the character(s) that are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Emerging

Student does not use descriptive details to develop the character(s).
Characters lack depth.
Conflict

Exceeding

The story depicts a clear conflict.
Mastering

The story depicts a conflict.
Developing

The story depicts a somewhat vague conflict.
Emerging

The story does not depict a conflict.
Vocabulary/Word choice

Exceeding

Effective and engaging word choice. Includes figurative language and/or rich, vivid imagery.
Mastering

Effective, purposeful vocabulary; varied word choice makes writing interesting.
Developing

Demonstrates some use of varied vocabulary; some language may be vague, flat, or cliched.
Emerging

Rudimentary, careless or inaccurate word choice; use of language may obscure meaning.
Evidence of Proofreading

Exceeding

Significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few or no mechanical errors. Consistent use of verb tense and agreement between parts of speech.
Mastering

Clear evidence of proofreading. Story contains relatively few mechanical errors. Fairly consistent use of verb tense and agreement between parts of speech.
Developing

Some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some mechanical errors. Inconsistent use of verb tense and/or agreement between parts of speech.
Emerging

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many mechanical errors. Frequent verb tense shifts. Parts of speech lack agreement.



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