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Writing a Tall Tale
Tall Tale
Write a tall tale using the rubric guidelines below.
Rubric Code:
PB8B3B
By
debrahiggins
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Tall Tale
Due Date: 12/10/13
Needs improvement
8 pts
Average
10 pts
Amazing!
12 pts
Exaggeration
Needs improvement
No examples of exaggeration given.
Average
1 or 2 examples of exaggeration given
Amazing!
3 or more examples of exaggeration given
Tall Tale Main Character/Setting
Needs improvement
Character is never the strongest, bravest, or smartest character. The setting is not vivid. It is hard to picture where or when the story is taking place.
Average
Character sometimes is the strongest, bravest, or smartest. Some of the elements of setting are present. The reader has some idea of time and place.
Amazing!
Character is always the strongest, bravest, or smartest. The setting is vividly described. The reader can picture the scenes well.
Figurative Language examples
Needs improvement
There are less than 5 examples of figurative language present in the story.
Average
There are 6-8 examples of figurative language present in the story.
Amazing!
Figurative language is vividly displayed throughout the story. there are 9-12 examples of different types of figurative language in the story.
Problem
Needs improvement
There is no clear problem in the tall tale.
Average
The problem is somewhat apparent, but not clearly defined throughout the tall tale.
Amazing!
The problem is clear throughout the tall tale.
Plot
Needs improvement
The plot of the story is not funny or impossible.
Average
The plot of the story is somewhat funny and impossible.
Amazing!
The plot is funny and impossible.
End
Needs improvement
The character does not solve a problem, overcome an obstacle, or defeat a "bad guy."
Average
The character tries to solve the problem in a funny way, overcome an obstacle, or defeat a "bad guy", but fails.
Amazing!
The character solves a problem, overcomes an obstacle, or defeats a "bad guy" in a funny way.
Mechanics
Needs improvement
There are many grammar or spelling errors.
Average
There are a few grammar or spelling errors.
Amazing!
There are almost no grammar or spelling errors.
llustration of Main Character
Needs improvement
Did not include
colored illustration of main character. s
Average
Included colored illustration of main character, but lacking detail and effort.
Amazing!
Included colored illustration of main character which shows great detail and
effort.
Decorated Cover Sheet
Needs improvement
Does not include cover sheet for the tall tale listing name of tall tale, authors and period.
Average
Includes cover sheet but missing some of required information sjuch as name of story, authors, or period.
Amazing!
Cover sheet is attached with all required information such as name of tall tale, authors, and period.
Keywords:
American Tall Tales
Subjects:
English
Types:
Project
Writing
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