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Cautionary Tale

Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the prologue and tales of The Canterbury Tales

Rubric Code: QB24W6

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Narrative Writing
	Exceeds standards 5 pts	Meets standards 4 pts	Almost Meets standards 3 pts
Tale/Beginning	5 Exposition is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.	4 Exposition is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook could be more attention-getting.	3 Exposition is lacking development and/or a hook.
Tale/Plot	5 Plot is well developed in the story and fulfills all of the assigned requirements.	4 Plot is apparent in the story and fulfills some of the assigned requirements.	3 Plot is not apparent in the story or does not fulfill the assigned requirements.
Tale/Ending	5 The ending of the story is very fitting and well-composed. Moral of the story is understood.	4 The ending of the story is obvious but could've been more creative. Moral of the story is understood.	3 The ending of the story is too abrupt and seriously lacks originality. The moral of the story was not clear.
Stylistic Approach/Device	5 Story has a cool title; a fitting tone/mood is apparent; dialogue is used throughout the story; story contains a good amount of imagery and it conveys a cautionary message.	4 Story has a title; tone/mood is subtle; dialogue is used on occasion; some imagery can be found in the story and mentions a cautionary message.	3 Story has a title; tone/mood is inconsistent or missing; little to no dialogue; needs more imagery; missing the cautionary element.
Prologue	5 Give me your name, occupation, physical description, and class system. Tells how Chaucer would feel about you. Has at LEAST 10 lines of POETRY.	4 Prologue falls short in 1-2 key elements.	3 Prologue is missing more that 2 key elements.