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Fable 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. (Model from Scieszca)

Rubric Code: GX29A78

By jelliott

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Fables
	Needs Work 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	ROCK STAR! 4 pts
Characterization	Needs Work Character(s) are not developed. Choice of character(s) seems random.	Fair Character(s) exhibit traits that are developed, but not typical. Choice of character(s) is not clearly related to the moral of the story.	Good Character(s) exhibit stereotypical traits that make sense. Choice of character(s) matches the moral of the story.	ROCK STAR! Character(s) embody stereotypes that are obvious to the reader. Choice of character(s) enhances the moral of the story.
Plot	Needs Work Actions in plot do not lead to the moral.	Fair Actions in plot barely lead to the moral.	Good Actions in plot lead to the moral.	ROCK STAR! Actions lead directly to the moral.
Moral	Needs Work Does not create a moral or the moral seems unrelated to events in the story.	Fair Moral is present and somewhat supports the fable. The moral is related to events in the story, but is not clearly a lesson learned.	Good Creates a moral that supports the fable. The moral is a lesson that can be learned from the main character's experience.	ROCK STAR! Successfully creates an effective moral that supports the fable. The moral is clearly the lesson the main character should learn.
Grammar	Needs Work Contains many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Fair Contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Good Contains few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	ROCK STAR! Contains no errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Enter Title Poster Elements	Needs Work Little or NO COLOR-No Moral and/or story elements	Fair Some color and few elements of story and illustration	Good All elements presents - includes moral in bold or circle feature (model Scieszca), mostly colorful and neatly illustrated character (s)	ROCK STAR! All elements and characters in vivid color and description, includes bolded or circle feature of moral, unique poster additions (cut-outs, clip art, paint, others-)