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Tall Tale Tall Tale Write a tall tale using the rubric guidelines below. Rubric Code: W36974 By tigger42878 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Tall Tale
	Needs improvement 1 pts	Average 2 pts	Amazing! 3 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	Needs improvement Character is never the strongest, bravest, or smartest character.	Average Character sometimes is the strongest, bravest, or smartest.	Amazing! Character is always the strongest, bravest, or smartest.
Tall Tale Setting	Needs improvement The setting is not vivid. It is hard to picture where or when the story is taking place.	Average Some of the elements of setting are present. The reader has some idea of time and place.	Amazing! The setting is vividly described. The reader can picture the scenes well.
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, overcome an obstacle, or defeat a "bad guy", but fails.	Amazing! The character solves a problem, overcomes an obstacle, or defeats a "bad guy."
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.