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My Seussian Story 
My Seussian Story
A student will create a short story (poem,skit) based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The student must use the literary elements of plot, theme, setting, and characterization with illustrations to complete the project.
Rubric Code: VXC7BW3
By mmalach
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Short Story
  Not Yet

1 pts

Almost

2 pts

Yes

3 pts

Exceeding

4 pts

story line/theme

an idea, message, or lesson is being conveyed
Not Yet

Story appears to be random and haphazard. The story is consistently confusing
Almost

Story is sometimes confusing. <BR>
Yes

Transitions and layout of story are usually clear. <BR>
Exceeding

Transitions and layout of story are always clear. <BR>
characters

major, minor or antagonist, protagonist
Not Yet

It is hard to tell who the main characters are. <BR>
Almost

The main characters are identified, but actions and dialogue are too general to show their relationship to the story. <BR>
Yes

The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue make sense. <BR>
Exceeding

The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue are well-matched. <BR>
cover page/poster

title, illustrator, author, front picture
Not Yet

The student did not illustrate the cover/poster. Title and author/illustrator is not included. <BR>
Almost

The student's illustration gives some idea of what occurs in the story. Title and author/illustrator is somewhat included. <BR>
<BR>
Yes

The student's illustration gives an idea of what occurs in the story. Title and author/illustrator is included. <BR>
<BR>
Exceeding

The student's illustration shows creativity and gives a solid idea of what occurs in the story. Title and author/illustrator is included. <BR>
<BR>
illustrations/creativity

drawings on each page of story (8 pages), or on page of poem, or used in skit
Not Yet

The student did not illustrate anything pertaining to the story. <BR>
Almost

The student's illustration that showed some understanding of the story. <BR>
Yes

The student illustrated the story with clarity. <BR>
Exceeding

The student illustrated the story with clarity and creativity.
Punctuation, Grammar, Spelling

Project contains no errors
Not Yet

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.<BR>
Almost

Paper contains more than a few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR>
Language is not clear.
Yes

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR>
Language lacks clarity.
Exceeding

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
Language is clear and sentences are structured. <BR>
Due Date

Project is turned in on time
Not Yet

Turned in on March the 20th.
Almost

Turned in before 1st period on March the 19th.
Yes

Turned in at the end of the day on Friday March the 9th.
Exceeding

Turned in early or at the beginning of class on Friday March the 9th.



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  • plot, theme, setting, characterization, title page, illustrations

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