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Retelling of Plato's Allegory of the Cave 
Writing Our Own Fairy Tales
After reading Plato's Allegory of the Cave, in groups, write an original story in which you will include the characteristics of Plato's story.
Rubric Code: C23X537
By boogadie
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Retelling the Allegory of the Cave
  Advanced

4 pts

Meets Standards

3 pts

Approaches Standards

2 pts

Below Standards

1 pts

Creativity

Advanced

The story is an exceptionally creative interpretation of the allegory. The elements of the allegory are incorporated in an interesting way.
Meets Standards

The story is a creative interpretation of the allegory. The elements of the allegory are included.
Approaches Standards

The story attempts to be a creative interpretation of the allegory. There may be elements of the allegory that are not present.
Below Standards

The story lacks creativity and is just an imitation of or a pieced-together allegory. There may be missing elements of the allegory.
Characters

Advanced

Characters are fully developed and almost come to life. Description is detailed and three-dimensional.
Meets Standards

Characters are fully developed. There is adequate description and fully developed characters.
Approaches Standards

Characters are mostly developed. There is acceptable description, but not as detailed as it could be. Characters are a little flat.
Below Standards

Characters are not well developed. There is little description and characters are flat.
Characteristics of Plato's Story

Advanced

All of the following characteristics are included creatively and insightfully.
There is a character that is literally or metaphorically imprisoned.
There is an unawareness of state (literal or metaphorical blindness).
There is an awakening force (something or someone that causes the character to question his/her situation).
There is a conflict or a choice.
Meets Standards

All of the following characteristics are included.
There is a character that is literally or metaphorically imprisoned.
There is an unawareness of state (literal or metaphorical blindness).
There is an awakening force (something or someone that causes the character to question his/her situation).
There is a conflict or a choice.
Approaches Standards

Most of the following characteristics are included.
There is a character that is literally or metaphorically imprisoned.
There is an unawareness of state (literal or metaphorical blindness).
There is an awakening force (something or someone that causes the character to question his/her situation).
There is a conflict or a choice.
Below Standards

Few of the following characteristics are included.
There is a character that is literally or metaphorically imprisoned.
There is an unawareness of state (literal or metaphorical blindness).
There is an awakening force (something or someone that causes the character to question his/her situation).
There is a conflict or a choice.
Conventions and Style

Advanced

There are no grammatical or spelling errors or stylistic problems.
Meets Standards

There may be a few grammatical or spelling errors or stylistic problems.
Approaches Standards

There may be some grammatical or spelling errors or stylistic problems that do not interfere with understanding.
Below Standards

There are many grammatical or spelling errors or stylistic problems that begin to interfere with understanding.
Use of Class Time

Advanced

Class time was used appropriately to work on the story and group members remained on task throughout the assigned work days.
Meets Standards

Class time was used appropriately most of the time. Students would sometimes be off task and need re-direction.
Approaches Standards

Class time was not used as well as the teacher expected. The group did not make full use of their time and regularly needed to be guided back on task.
Below Standards

Class time was not used properly or group members were not working well together.



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

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