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Fairy Tale Writing Rubric

This is a rubric for assessing the connection and creativity from an original modern version of an old fairy tale.

Rubric Code: TX6W73B

By gtolve77

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Fairytale Writing Rubric
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Introduction	4 There is a clear beginning that gives <BR> - setting<BR> - characters<BR> Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place.	3 The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow	2 The is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters	1 There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action
Topic Development	4 Paragraphs have a clear topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.	3 Paragraphs have a topic sentence that could be the main idea of the paragraph.	2 The detail only slightly supports and responds to the question.	1 There are no topic sentences for the paragraphs.
Structure	4 Develops a modern version of the original fairy tale. Clever connection to the original!	3 Develops a modern version of the original fairy tale, but the connection to the original might not be as clear or have enough changes.	2 Very little connection to the original fairy tale, or didn't change/modernize enough details.	1 Can not tell which fairy tale the story originates.
Conclusion	4 The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.	3 The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.	2 The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.	1 no conclusion.
Organization of Paragraphs	4 The writer is very clear with the beginning of each paragraph. Each paragraph helps add to the flow of the essay.	3 The writer is almost always clear with where each paragraph is. The paragraphs mostly help with the flow of the essay.	2 The writer is not so sure where to start the paragraphs. The paragraphs do not seem to help with the flow of the essay, in fact, it may confuse the reader.	1 There are hardly any paragraphs used in this essay. The writer is confused where to add paragraphs, therefore does not add but maybe one, if that.
Cap. & Punc.	4 Sentences are complete with capitalization and punctuation	3 Most sentences are complete with capitalization and punctuation.	2 Some sentences are complete with capitalization and punctuation.	1 Sentences aren’t complete and have little to no capitalization and punctuation.
S/V Agree.	4 All sentences use correct S-V agreement.	3 Most sentences use correct S-V agreement.	2 Some sentences use correct S-V agreement.	1 Few/No sentences use correct S-V agreement
Plural nouns	4 All plurals are written in their correct form.	3 Most plurals are written in their correct form.	2 Some plurals are written in their correct form.	1 Few/No plurals are written in their correct form.

Keywords:

conventions, engaging, structure, ending, clear story elements

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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