For this assignment, you were asked to write a first draft of an original Cinderella-like story that is built around your own culture. Your story should be no more than 500 words. Read over the rubric before submitting your Cinderella-like story. When you are satisfied you have done your best work, upload your Word doc or PDF final copy below for your teacher to mark.


Rubric

  Insufficient Evidence Emerging Developing Proficient Extending
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Story There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. My story is in its beginning stage and/or may follow the traditional Cinderella story too closely. I need help to include a defined cultural element. My story is mostly complete. My plotline is recognizable as a “Cinderella-like” story but may have minimal originality. My story has a loosely defined cultural element. My story is complete and is well-organized. I follow the “Cinderella-like” plotline but also show creative and original elements. My story has a defined cultural element. My story is complete and detailed, showing clear and impressive organization. I follow the “Cinderella-like” plotline but also include creative and unique elements. My cultural element is evident and interesting.
Storytelling elements There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. I am learning to use storytelling elements, such developed characters, a central conflict, and a resolution. I need assistance to include relevant dialogue and inject imagery and/or other literary elements. I use some storytelling elements, such as moderately developed characters, a central conflict, and a resolution. My story has a few lines of dialogue. I include imagery and/or other literary elements. I use effective storytelling elements, including developed characters, a central conflict, and a strong resolution. My story has some relevant lines of dialogue that enhance the story. I include imagery and/or other literary elements that add interest to my story. I use effective and sophisticated storytelling elements, including well-developed characters, a central conflict, and a compelling resolution. My story has several relevant lines of dialogue that enhance the story. I include imagery and other literary elements that elevate my story.
Writing quality There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. My story has the beginnings of structure. I may have many errors that affect my story’s meaning. My story has a simple structure with a beginning, middle, and ending. I may have several errors in grammar or spelling that impact my story’s meaning. My story has a defined structure with a strong beginning, middle, and ending. I may have several minor errors in grammar or spelling. My story is well-organized with a mature and creative beginning, middle, and ending. I may have a few minor errors in grammar or spelling.