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Tall Tale Writing Rubric 
Tall Tale Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: XXW5C99
By craig_steinke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Tall Tale Writing Rubric
  Try Again

1 pts

Close: Needs Revision

2 pts

You've Got It!!

3 pts

Wow! Terrific!!

4 pts

Exaggeration

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The tale has no exaggerations.
Close: Needs Revision

The tale has one exaggeration.
You've Got It!!

The tale has two exaggerations.
Wow! Terrific!!

The tale has at many exaggerations.
Conflict Resolution

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The main character does not have a problem to solve.
Close: Needs Revision

The main character has a problem to solve and no resolution occurs.
You've Got It!!

The main character has a problem to solve and a resolution occurs, but may be incomplete or unclear.
Wow! Terrific!!

The main character has a problem to solve and a resolution is clearly written.
Sequence

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The tale is not clearly written or in proper sequence.
Close: Needs Revision

The tale is written somewhat clearly but not in an understandable sequence.
You've Got It!!

The tale is written somewhat clearly and in somewhat proper sequence.
Wow! Terrific!!

The tale is clearly written in proper sequence.
Word Choice

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Uses dull, highly repetitive
word choice with little or no
descriptive language
Close: Needs Revision

Use limited word choice and
descriptive language
You've Got It!!

Uses precise and creative
verbs, adverbs, nouns, and
adjectives that begin to
paint a visual image
Wow! Terrific!!

Uses extensive precise and
creative verbs, adverbs,
nouns, and adjectives that
paint a visual image
Superhuman Qualities

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The main character does not shows super-human features throughout the tale.
Close: Needs Revision

The main character shows super-human features throughout the tale but may be written unclearly.
You've Got It!!

The main character shows super-human features throughout the tale.
Wow! Terrific!!

The main character shows super-human features throughout the tale and are clearly described
Sentence Fluency

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Sentences are incomplete,
unclear, and/or lacking in
variety
Close: Needs Revision

Has fragmented, run-on, or
confusing sentences
Sentence structures are
limited in variety
You've Got It!!

Sentences flow and
Sentence structures are
correct and varied
Wow! Terrific!!

Sentences have natural flow
and rhythm
Sentence length, structure,
and complexity is varied
Plot / humor

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The plot of the tale does not display an attempt at humor or impossible events and contains little to no action.
Close: Needs Revision

The plot of the tale is somewhat funny and impossible, with little action.
You've Got It!!

The plot of the tale is funny and impossible, with some action.
Wow! Terrific!!

The plot of the tale is funny and impossible, with lots of action.
Conventions

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6 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Close: Needs Revision

3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
You've Got It!!

2 or less spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Wow! Terrific!!

No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors




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