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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.

Rubric Code: U25X298

By hegsmars

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Fables
	Beginning 2 pts	Approaching 3 pts	Meeting 4 pts	Exemplary 5 pts
Characterization	Beginning Character(s) are poorly developed. Choice of character(s) seems random.	Approaching Character(s) exhibit traits that are developed, but not typical. Choice of character(s) is not clearly related to the moral of the story.	Meeting Character(s) exhibit stereotypical traits that make sense. Choice of character(s) matches the moral of the story.	Exemplary Character(s) embody stereotypes that are obvious to the reader. Choice of character(s) enhances the moral of the story.
Plot	Beginning Actions in plot do not lead to the moral.	Approaching Actions in plot somewhat lead to the moral.	Meeting Actions in plot lead to the moral.	Exemplary Actions lead directly to the moral.
Moral	Beginning Does not create a moral or the moral seems unrelated to events in the story.	Approaching Moral is present and somewhat supports the fable. The moral is related to events in the story, but is not clearly a lesson learned.	Meeting Creates a moral that supports the fable. The moral is a lesson that can be learned from the main character's experience.	Exemplary Successfully creates an effective moral that supports the fable. The moral is clearly the lesson the main character should learn.
Grammar	Beginning Contains many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Approaching Contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Meeting Contains few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	Exemplary Contains very errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Structure	Beginning Has no beginning, middle and end. Paragraphs have not been used.	Approaching Has one of the following: beginning, middle or end. Paragraphs are not evident.	Meeting Has a two of the following: beginning, middle or end. Paragraphs have been used.	Exemplary Has a beginning, middle and end. Good use of paragraphs.