Title: Cinderella Draft Story Submission
Course: BC - English 9 - XT - 2.0.0.0 > Section: Unit 1: Course Intro and Global Stories

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
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
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.