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A Frame and a Tale 
Exemplum Writing Assessment
Students will write a "tale" in the style of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Rubric Code: RA6B5A
By McGowanCresta
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Elaboration/Support/ Style

Elaboration/Support/Style
• The opening engages the reader’s attention.
• All details are clearly related to the topic.
• Details are sufficient and appropriate.
•Word choice enhances the writing.
• Effective transition words are used.
Below

Student demonstrates
• half or more of main ideas not supported by details
• half or more detail may be irrelevant
• no transitions
• sentence style choppy
• vocabulary limited
Fair

Student demonstrates
uneven development/narrative details
sketchy
• details may appear to be listed rather
than integrated into coherent flow
• some details are irrelevant
• few or no transitions
• most sentences simple; overall style
choppy<
• word choice adequate to convey
meaning but few precise or vivid words
Proficient

Student demonstrates
each main idea supported by
details, but details in some paragraphs
may be sketchy/narrative
details sufficient to flesh out events
• all details related to topic
• some details not used effectively
• transitions used
• varied sentence style
• word choice adequate to convey
meaning; some precise, vivid words
Advanced

Student demonstrates
• each main idea supported by
details/narrative brought to life by details
• all details related to topic
• choice of details effective
• ideas/events related by effective
transition words and phrases
• varied sentence style
• precise, interesting,
Focus/Organization

• The main idea or story sequence is clear.
• The piece fulfills its purpose and is appropriate to its intended audience.
• Ideas or events are presented in an effective order.
• The writing has unity and coherence.
Below

Student demonstrates
• evidence of attempt to respond to
prompt
• no evidence of attentiveness to
audience
• focus on topic not sustained
• no opening or closing
• piece is not complete
Fair

Student demonstrates
• responds partially to the prompt but is
off-target in some way
• may not show evidence of attentiveness
to audience
• focus on topic not consistently
sustained
• some lack of distinction between main ideas and details
• order of ideas not effective
• may be no opening sentence; no attention to closing
Proficient

Student demonstrates
• responds to the prompt
• appropriate to the audience
• focus not clear at every point
• some main points underdeveloped
• ideas may not be in the most
effective order
• an opening, but not necessarily focused or attention-getting;
attempt at a closing
• sense of completeness
Advanced

Student demonstrates
• responds to the prompt
• appropriate to the audience
• single, distinct focus
• generally well-developed ideas or
narrative
• logical flow of ideas or events
• opening that draws in reader; effective closing
• sense of completeness
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

• The writing is free of misspellings, and words are capitalized correctly.
• Sentences are punctuated correctly, and the
piece is free of fragments and run-ons.
• Standard English usage is employed.
• The paper is neat, legible, and presented in an
appropriate format.
Below

Student demonstrates
number and type of errors obscure
meaning
• inadequate grasp of Standard
American English
• frequent errors in spelling, capitalization,
and usage
• many run-ons or fragments
• serious and frequent punctuation errors
Fair

Student demonstrates
• number and type of errors may interfere
with meaning at some points
• weaknesses in command of Standard
American English
• some spelling, capitalization, or usage
errors
• some fragments or run-ons
• some errors in punctuation
Proficient

Student demonstrates
• number and type of errors not sufficient
to interfere with meaning
• consistent command of Standard
American English
• few, if any, spelling, capitalization,
or usage errors
• competence in coordination and
subordination
Advanced

Students demonstrates
• sophisticated and consistent command
of Standard English
• free of spelling, capitalization, and
usage errors
• precise syntax; competence in coordination
and subordination
• few, if any, errors in punctuation
The Tale - IND
Tales will be graded on the same criteria as above.
The Tale

Below
Fair
Proficient
Advanced



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