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Fairy Tale 
Fairy Tale
Students will write a an original fairy tale using the elements we discussed in class.
Rubric Code: UX4W82W
By amy106
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Fairy tale
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

18 pts

Satisfactory

16 pts

Needs Attention

14 pts

Originality/Creativity

Excellent

The fairy tale is a uniquely original story. The characters are well developed, and the conflict is well established. The style of writing clearly mirrors the tales we have read.
Good

The story presents a somewhat original take on fairy tales. The characters are identifiable and the conflict is established. The writer attempts to mimic the style of the tales we have read.
Satisfactory

The story is too similar to a well-known story. The characters are not well developed, and it is unclear who is the good character. The writer uses first person point of view. He or she does not try to use the style of narration that mimics the tales we have read.
Needs Attention

The story is simply a retelling of well-known story. Few if any changes have been made to the tale.
Fairy Tale Elements

Excellent

The writer included at least six of the fairy tale motifs studied in class. The elements were carefully woven into the story and enhanced the development of the plot.There are both good and evil characters, and both are well developed.
Good

The writer included five of the six fairy tale motifs studied in class, or the elements were not fully developed in the story. They did not help to advance the development of the plot.There are both good and evil characters.
Satisfactory

The writer included between three and four of the fairy tale motifs studied in class. There is only a good character or only an evil character.
Needs Attention

The writer included fewer than three of the fairy tale elements studied in class. None of the characters are clearly good or bad.
Plot/POV

Excellent

The story follows the basic plot line of a fairy tale, with a clear conflict. This conflict is resolved in a creative AND logical way. The writer uses past tense verbs and third person point of view.
Good

The story follows the basic plot line of a fairy tale. The conflict is resolved in a logical way. The writer uses past tense verbs and third person point of view throughout the most of the story.
Satisfactory

The plot line of the story is too complex, or the conflict is unclear. The writer struggles to bring the conflict to a resolution in a logical way. The writer used present tense verbs or first person point of view throughout most of the story.
Needs Attention

The plot line is difficult to follow or plot points don't connect. The writer uses present tense verbs or first person point of view throughout most of the story.
Dialogue

Excellent

There is an appropriate amount of dialogue to bring the characters to life, and it is always clear which character is speaking.
Good

There is not too much dialogue in the story, and it is always clear which character is speaking.
Satisfactory

There is not quite enough dialogue in the story, but it is always clear which character is speaking, OR there is too much dialogue and not enough narration.
Needs Attention

There is no dialogue in the story, or it is unclear which character is speaking. The story is all dialogue, and includes little or no narration.
Conventions

Excellent

The story is free of grammar and mechanical issues. All proper nouns are capitalized correctly.
Good

The story has a few grammatical or mechanical errors, but the piece is still easy to read and understand. Some proper nouns have not been capitalized.
Satisfactory

The story has several grammatical or mechanical errors, which interfere with the reader's understanding of the piece.
Needs Attention

The errors in grammar and mechanics greatly inhibit the reader's understanding of the piece. Most of the proper nouns have not been capitalized.



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