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Original modern-day parable Original modern-day parable Write a modern day parable that illustrates the virtues of industry, promptness, loyalty, obedience or forgiveness exemplified in "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" or that illustrates virtues deemed to be important at home, in school or in the workplace. Rubric Code: M245C8W By chemaign Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Humanities Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

Modern day Parable
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Character(s)	4 The main character(s) are named and clearly described in the text. Most readers could describe the characters accurately.	3 The main characters are named and described. Most readers would have some idea of what they look like.	2 The main characters are named. The reader knows very little about the characters.	1 It is hard to tell who the characters are or they are not named at all.
Setting	4 Many vivid/ descriptive words are used to tell where and when the story took place.	3 Some vivid/ descriptive details are used to describe the setting.	2 The reader can figure out where and when the story takes place, but the authors didn't provide much detail.	1 The reader has trouble figuring out where and when the story takes place.
Problem/conflict	4 It is clear what conflict the main characters face and why it is a problem,	3 It is fairly easy to understand what conflict the main characters face and why it is a problem,	2 It is fairly easy to understand the conflict but not why it is a problem.	1 It is unclear what the conflict is and why it is a problem.
Moral	4 The moral is clearly stated and relates directly to the events in the story.	3 The moral is easy to understand and relates somewhat to the events in the story.	2 The moral and it's relationship to the story is hard to understand.	1 No moral is attempted or it is impossible to understand.
Mechanics	4 There are no spelling and/or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names are spelled consistently throughout.	3 There are 2-3 spelling and/or punctuation errors in the final draft.	2 There are 4-6 spelling and/or punctuation errors in the final draft.	1 There are more than 7 spelling and/or punctuation errors.
Creativity	4 The story is very imaginative and original.	3 The story is imaginative and original.	2 The story contains few imaginative and original details.	1 There is little to no imagination or originality in the story.