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My Own Tall Tale Writing Project
A Social Studies Extension
Category
Tall Tale Hero
2nd Character
Adjective
State
Problem
Solution
Humor
Exaggeration
Spelling/Grammar
Tall Tale Hero
Illustration
10
5
A tall tale hero is included with a
first and last name.
A second character is included with
a first and last name.
An adjective that describes the tall
tale hero’s superhuman ability is
used correctly.
A state is chosen for the location of
the tall tale.
The problem is identified and
explained in detail.
The solution is given, along with
supporting details.
Humor is evident in solving the
problem.
Exaggeration is used in the tall tale.
A tall tale hero is included with
only a first or last name.
A second character is included with
only a first or last name.
An adjective is used to describe the
tall tale hero’s superhuman ability
but not in correct form.
A location is chosen, but it is not a
state.
The problem is identified but no
details are given.
The solution in provided, but no
details are given.
There are no spelling and/or
grammatical errors in the final draft
of the tall tale.
There is a tall tale hero illustration
included with the published tall
tale.
There are few spelling and/or
grammatical errors in the final draft
of the tall tale.
Total Score:
0
A tall tale hero is not included.
A second character is not included.
An adjective is not used to describe
the tall tale’s superhuman ability.
No location is chosen for the tall
tale to take place.
The problem is not identified.
The solution is not clearly
identified.
Humor is not evident in the
solution.
Exaggeration is not used in the tall
tale.
There are many spelling and/or
grammatical errors in the final draft
of the tall tale.
There is no tall tale hero illustration
included with the published tall
tale.