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Moral Tale Writing

Write a fable that illustrates a particular moral using imagined characters and events. Your fable should clearly demonstrate the moral and include a plot. You also should have your fable grammatically correct.

Rubric Code: D22AW4A

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Moral Tale
	Limited 1 pts	Progressing 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Characterization	Limited Character(s) are poorly developed. Choice of character(s) seems random.	Progressing Character(s) exhibit traits that are developed, but not typical. Choice of character(s) is not clearly related to the moral of the story.	Proficient Character(s) exhibit stereotypical traits that make sense. Choice of character(s) matches the moral of the story.	Advanced Character(s) embody stereotypes that are obvious to the reader. Choice of character(s) enhances the moral of the story.
Plot	Limited Actions in plot do not lead to the moral.	Progressing Actions in plot barely lead to the moral.	Proficient Actions in plot lead to the moral.	Advanced Actions lead directly to the moral.
Moral	Limited Does not create a moral or the moral seems unrelated to events in the story.	Progressing Moral is present and somewhat supports the fable. The moral is related to events in the story, but is not clearly a lesson learned.	Proficient Creates a moral that supports the fable. The moral is a lesson that can be learned from the main character's experience.	Advanced Successfully creates an effective moral that supports the fable. The moral is clearly the lesson the main character should learn.
Grammar	Limited Contains many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Progressing Contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Proficient Contains few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Advanced Contains no errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.