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Criteria: -Entire fable 130-150 words or more -Title -Plots actions must lead to the moral -Moral must be given in last line of the story -Keep it simple and specific -Be original (not based on example fables) -Use appropriate language -Use correct grammar, punctuation, etc. -Use some dialogue -Animal characters -Même décompte des syllabes par vers (optionnel)
Rubric Code: R2X9464
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Subject: Foreign Languages  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Almost

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Moral

Excellent

The moral is clearly stated and relates directly to the events of the fable
Good

The moral is easy to understand and is somewhat related to the events of the fable
Almost

The moral and its relationship to the fable is a little hard to understand
Needs Work

No moral is attempted, or it is impossible to understand its relationship to the fable.
Characters

Excellent

The main characters are named and are clearly described in the fable. Readers could describe the characters accurately
Good

The main characters are named and described. Readers have some idea of what the characters are like.
Almost

The main characters are named. The reader knows very little about the characters
Needs Work

It is hard to tell who the main characters are
Problem/Conflict

Excellent

It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem
Good

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem
Almost

It is a little hard to understand the problem the main characters face.
Needs Work

It is not clear what problem the main characters face.
Conventions/Style

Excellent

-The student effectively uses:
*Vivid, powerful words, especially verbs
-Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex, with excellent use of punctuation.
-Writing has a few surface feature errors (spelling, punctuation, grammar).
Good

-The student makes a strong attempt to use:
*Vivid, powerful words, especially verbs
-Sentences are clear but may lack variation; a few may be awkward and there may be a few punctuation errors.
-Writing has some surface errors, but they do not interfere with understanding
Almost

-The student uses:
*Ordinary, routine words; uninteresting verbs
-Sentences are generally clear but may have awkward structure or unclear content; there may be patterns of punctuation errors.
-Writing has enough surface feature errors that it may be hard to understand.
Needs Work

-The student uses:
*Dull, overused verbs (said, went, gotSentences aren’t clear
*No effort at sentence length variation and/or type variation
-Writing has so many surface feature errors that it is very difficult to understand.
Grammar & mechanics

Excellent

-Excellent grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation.
-Inclusion of a variety of elements such as relative pronouns, gerund, tenses above the present tense, etc.
-Accuracy and variety in grammar, syntax, and usage with few errors
Good

-A few errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many.
Includes some elements such as relative pronouns, gerund, tenses above the present tense, etc.
- General control of grammar, syntax, and usage
Almost

-Shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. Could also be a sign of lack of proof-reading.
- Some control of grammar, syntax, and usage
Needs Work

-Continuous errors
Title

Excellent

Title is creative, sparks interest
and is related to the story
and topic
Good

Title is related to the story
and topic
Almost

Title is present, but does not
appear to be related to the
story and topic
Needs Work

No title





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