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The New Fangled Fairy Tale Rubric 
Writing: Adapting Fairy Tales and Folk Tales
Read some of the classic versions of the same fairy tales from around the world in order to write their own adaptations to some of their favorite tales.
Rubric Code: VX47CBB
By heathernunez
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Due 12/12
  Struggling

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Almost There

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You got!

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Identify Themes & Elements

Student can pick out 1-2 themes in their inspiration tale, and all story elements (Time, Location, Gender and Ending) for new tale are addressed.
Struggling

There is no work or understanding evident in understanding original tale's themes or elements
Almost There

There is one theme identified, and 1 or 2 elements.
You got!

You clearly understand the major themes of the original tale, and have brainstormed all key elements.
Plot Outline

A basic plot is outlined that relays the major elements and gives a timeline of the new story.
Struggling

There is no outline, or only 2-3 plot points.
Almost There

There is a plot outline, but there are errors with the story flow or events (plot holes).
You got!

The plot outline is well-developed, and gives a good overview of what happens in the beginning, middle and end of the new tale.
Rule of 3's

contents at least 3 social issues and Students will brainstorm a set of 3 plot elements to add interest/suspense to their tale.
Struggling

The 3 plot elements were not complete, or didn't work in context to the tale.
Almost There

The 3 plot elements were not well incorporated into the plot outline (just thrown in).
You got!

The 3 plot elements were incorporated well into the tale, and created interest to the story.
Reflection Draft

Submit a rough draft with a reflection that cover the reflection questions.
Struggling

Minimal drafting with no reflection.
Almost There

The draft had many common errors, and reflection was minimal (covered 1-2 reflection questions)
You got!

The draft was strong, with just a few errors. Reflection questions were answered thoughtfully and thoroughly.
Final Fairy Tale
Due 12/17/2015
  Struggling

(N/A)

Almost There

(N/A)

You Got It!

(N/A)

Story Elements

Incorporated the plot elements and themes from the drafting process
Struggling

There is little to no discernible plot OR the tale is too close to the inspiration tale (not enough change)
Almost There

There is a plot that the reader can easily follow and several of the plot elements from drafting are evident.
You Got It!

The plot is easy to read and engaging, all plot elements are present--
Time, Location, Character traits, plot twist
Clarity & Flow

The tale reads smoothly-it is easy to understand (not confusing)
Struggling

There are many confusing sentences. Paragraphs and punctuation are not used effectively. Sentence errors seriously detract from the readability of the tale.
Almost There

Most of the tale is clear and easy to read. There are a few errors that detract from the over-all tale, such as sentence order, correct use of dialog or confusing phrases.
You Got It!

The tale is clear and concise. There are no sections that are confusing to read.
Surprise or Twist

It is clear that there was effort to add interest ans suspense to the tale.
Struggling

No effort to incorporate the rule of 3 from the drafting process. A surprise ending was thrown in, and doesn't make sense for the characters or tale.
Almost There

There is a clear effort to incorporate a surprise element in the tale, but it is confusing with the plot.
You Got It!

The tale clearly outlines 3 challenges/ plot twists, and it twists make perfect sense in the context of the tale.
Correctness and Grammar

Sentence structure and grammar is recognized, proper nouns are capitalized,
Struggling

There are many mistakes in:
- capitalization
- punctuation
- spelling common words
Almost There

There are a few mistakes in:
- capitalization
- punctuation
- spelling common words
You Got It!

There are minimal mistakes in:
- capitalization
- punctuation
- spelling common words
Publishing

The finished piece is published and illustrated.
Struggling

The final piece isn't published
Almost There

The final piece is published, but without illustrations/ visual interest.
You Got It!

The final piece is published with visual interests/ illustrations.



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  • folk tales, fairy tale, alternate ending, adapting stories, writing

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