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Tall Tale 
Tall Tale
Write your own original tall tale.
Rubric Code: QX4WWX9
By kimmeyer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

4 pts

You've Got It!!

3 pts

Close: Needs Revilsion

2 pts

Try Again

1 pts

Exaggeration/Humor

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

The Tale has many exaggerations and some humorous events.
You've Got It!!

2 or more examples of exaggeration given and some humorous events.
Close: Needs Revilsion

at least 1 example of exaggeration given or 1 humorous event takes place
Try Again

No examples of exaggeration or humor given.
Similies

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

At least 3 strong similes are used in the story.
You've Got It!!

At least 2 strong similes are used in this story.
Close: Needs Revilsion

This story only contains one simile.
Try Again

This story doesn't contain any similes.
Completion/Paragraphs

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

There are five correct paragraphs including indenting.
You've Got It!!

There are four correct paragraphs including indenting.
Close: Needs Revilsion

There are three complete paragraphs
Try Again

There are two complete paragraphs
Problem

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

The problem is clear throughout the tall tale.
You've Got It!!

The problem is fairly clear throughout the tall tale.
Close: Needs Revilsion

The problem is somewhat apparent, but not clearly defined throughout the tall tale.
Try Again

There is no clear problem in the tall tale.
ending

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

There is an obvious result of character actions.
You've Got It!!

The character solves a problem, overcomes an obstacle, or defeats a bad guy and the results are somewhat evident
Close: Needs Revilsion

The character tries to solve the problem, overcome an obstacle, or defeat a bad guy.
Try Again

the character does not solve a problem, overcome an obstacle, or defeat a bad guy.
Grammar

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

All words are spelled correctly using correct punctuation and grammar.
You've Got It!!

All but one or two errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar.
Close: Needs Revilsion

3-5 errors combined in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Try Again

More than 6 total errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Setting

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

The time or place enhances the story a lot.
You've Got It!!

The time or place enhances the story a little.
Close: Needs Revilsion

The time or place doesn't really change the story.
Try Again

The author doesn't mention the setting at all.
Title

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

Awesome title that grabs the reader's attention.
You've Got It!!

A good title that might make you want to read it.
Close: Needs Revilsion

A title that goes along with the story.
Try Again

A title that doesn't make sense with the story.
Creativity

WOW!! TERRIFIC!!

An original idea worked into the setting or problem.
You've Got It!!

A creative story or idea what was beginning to form.
Close: Needs Revilsion

A good idea that needed some help to develop.
Try Again

A story that I've read before.



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