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Retell Folktale
Writing in the Folktale Genre
Students choose a folktale and write it using a different setting and characters. They must keep the same plot, message, and basic character traits of the main characters in the original folktale.
Rubric Code:
H87B82
By
pompeliok
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Subject:
English
Type:
Reading
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Writing in the Folktale Genre
Excellent
15 pts
Good
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Follows text structure of folktales
Excellent
The story is clearly a folktale because it precisely follows the plot of the original folktale.
Good
The story follows the structure of the original folktale to some extent, but not completely. It is somewhat clear that the story is related to another folktale.
Poor
The story does not at all follow the structure of the original folktale, and it is unclear that the story is even a folktale.
Clear sequence of paragraphs
Excellent
The story is organized so that it highlights the ideas and subjects in an interesting way, and the paragraphs provide a clear order to the story.
Good
The story is somewhat organized in the paragraph structure, but is not completely clear.
Poor
The story lacks a clear sense of direction. The ideas, details, or events are strung together in a loose or random fashion, and the paragraphs seem to follow no sequence.
Introduction and Setting
Excellent
The story begins with a description of the setting and words such as "Once upon a time," as is standard for a folktale.
Good
The story begins with a reference to the setting, but does not develop this to the extent it should be developed in a folktale.
Poor
The story begins with an introduction which is completely different from that of a typical folktale.
Problem/Solution
Excellent
The story focuses on a conflict or problem, which is clearly developed and ultimately resolved.
Good
The story contains some resemblance of a conflict or problem, but does not clearly develop or resolve it.
Poor
The story does not contain a clear conflict or problem.
Characters
Excellent
The story contains many basic character traits of the characters in the original folktale. The characters are well-described.
Good
The story somewhat resembles the traits of the main character from the original folktale. There is some description of characters.
Poor
The story barely/does not resemble the main characters' traits of the original folktale. There is little to no description of characters in the story
Message/Lesson
Excellent
The story concludes with a clear message or lesson that is the same from the original folktale.
Good
The story concludes with a message or lesson, but is not consistent with that of the original folktale.
Poor
The story does not conclude with a message or lesson.
Correct spelling and grammar
Excellent
The work is free of/has few spelling and grammatical errors.
Good
The work has some spelling and grammatical errors.
Poor
The work has many spelling and grammatical errors.
Creative Display
Excellent
The folktale is displayed in a creative way through any of the following: setting, character, format, or message. It is neat and well-thoughtout.
Good
The folktale is displayed in a creative well, but lacks neatness, and could be improved.
Poor
The folktale has hardly any/no display of the story.
Keywords:
folktales, genre, writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
Writing
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