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Fractured Myth, Legend, or Tall Tale 
Fractured Fairy tale
This rubric is for grading a Fractured Myth, Legend, or Tall Tale.
Rubric Code: G22835X
By aprilmwalker
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Format/Story Elements

4

The content contains multiple paragraphs that are well-developed. Ideas are organized in a way that are easy to follow and understand,
demonstrating beginning, middle & end. Contains all of the normal story elements.
3

The content contains multiple paragraphs that are well-developed. Ideas are somewhat organized in a way that are easy to follow and understand, demonstrating beginning, middle & end. Missing one of the typical story elements.
2

The content is not in paragraph form. There are at least 3-5 sentences per idea. Ideas are somewhat organized in a way that are easy to follow and understand, demonstrating beginning, middle & end. Missing two or more of the typical story elements.
1

The content is not
in paragraph
format. There are less than 4 sentences.
Ideas are not organized.
Content

4

Includes obvious qualities that are true to either a tall tale, myth, or legend (such as exaggeration in a tall tale).
3

Includes qualities that are true to either a tall tale, myth, or legend but a quality was missing.
2

It was a little harder to tell what type of tale the story was, but some of the qualities were present.
1

The tale did not resemble a tall tale, myth, or legend.
Grammar & Spelling

4

Complete sentences and correct grammar are used. Evidence of proof reading is shown.
Less than 3 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
3

Complete sentences and correct grammar are used. Evidence of proof reading is shown. Grammar is mostly accurate and sentence structure has correct capitalization and periods. Between 3-5 errors.
2

Sentence structure & grammar need improvement. Little evidence of proof reading is shown. Sentences are not always complete. Between 5 - 8 errors in spelling, capitals and punctuation.
1

Sentence structure & grammar need improvement. No evidence of proof reading is shown. Sentences are not complete. More than 8 errors in spelling, capitals and punctuation.
Change Story Elements

4

Changed story element from a known myth, legend, or tall tale to a fractured version by changing the setting or point of view. Plot elements of the original version are still evident in the revised version.
3

Changed story element from a known myth, legend, or tall tale to a fractured version by changing the setting or point of view. Changed a bit too much but story still resembles the original.
2

Changed story element from a known myth, legend, or tall tale to a fractured version. Original story is barely evident anymore.
1

Made too many changes to a myth, legend, or tall tale.
Figurative Language & Vivid Details

4

Includes several unexpected details to create a vivid or funny picture in readers' mind. Includes at least 2 examples of figurative language.
3

Includes an unexpected or silly detail to create a vivid or funny picture in readers' mind. Includes at least 1 example of figurative language.
2

Includes 1 unexpected or vivid detail and/or figurative language but could have used more.
1

Does not include vivid details or figurative language.
Word Choice

4

Made sophisticated and appropriate word choices to enhance the story elements and dramatization.
3

Made some sophisticated and appropriate word choices to enhance the story elements and dramatization.
2

Made very few sophisticated and appropriate word choices to enhance the story elements and dramatization.
1

Did not make any sophisticated and appropriate word choices to enhance the story elements and dramatization.






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