iRubric: Fable Storybook rubric

The moral or lesson is unique, not related to commonly known morals. The fable presents its moral in a very creative way, with plot elements that touch upon this lesson throughout the narrative.

The fable teaches a moral or explains a natural phenomenon through the actions of the primary character or characters.

Although the fable attempts to teach a moral or explain a natural phenomenon, a stylistic concern or missing element of the plot, inhibits this goal.

The fable lacks a lesson or moral.

The problem is realistic, given the context of the story, and is an excellent setup for the establishment of the lesson of the fable.

A problem or conflict is introduced after the scene is established. This problem is reasonable, given the fiction of the characters, and is explained well.

The problem or conflict established late in the story, and although it is addressed by the characters, is not given sufficient treatment to establish its importance in the plot.

The story has no problem or conflict. The conflict is unrelated to the moral or the lesson, or is introduced as a minor part of the story.

Excellent effort given in presenting the final product as a children's storybook.

The fable is presented in a children's storybook format, with illustrations related to the text. Illustrations are done in color, with attention given to detail.

As "Good" but missing one element.

Missing more than one element of the "Good" criteron.