Story Retelling Rubric
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Story/Topic_____________________________________ Date__________________________
Characters
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Setting
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Problem
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Solution
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Delivery
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10,9-Excellent/Proficient
8,7-Competent/Acceptable
6-1-Limited/Minimal
-Your retelling names or
describes the characters,
giving details so others
have a clear picture of
appearance and/or
personality.
-The characters' purpose in
the story is made clear.
-Your retelling helps
others have a clear and
detailed mental picture of
where and when the story
takes place.
-Your retelling clearly
illustrates what the
problem in the story is,
how it involves and
affects the characters, and
how they react.
-Your retelling clearly
states what the characters
do to resolve the problem,
or, if there is no solution,
why.
-You use good eye contact,
use emphasis in voice and
gestures, you can tell the
story without reading from
notes, and if you use visual
aids they do not detract
from your retelling.
-Your presentation has an
informative, interesting
introduction and
conclusion.
-Your retelling names or
describes the characters,
giving some details about
appearance and/or
personality.
- Others can see the
characters' purpose in the
story.
-Your retelling includes
details about where and
when the story takes place.
-Your retelling may name or
describe the characters, but
may lack details about them.
-Characters may be described
in a confusing or contradictory
way, or may not have a
recognizable purpose
-The problem in the story is
evident, and your retelling
includes the characters'
involvement and reaction
to it.
-The problem in the story may
be recognizable, but
information about it may be
incomplete or confusing. Its
impact on the characters may
not be evident.
-The outcome or solution to
the problem may be missing,
unclear or confusing.
-Your retelling includes a
reasonable outcome and
addresses the solution to
the problem, if there is one.
-Eye contact and emphasis
in voice and/or gestures is
evident most of the time,
notes are used minimally,
and any visual aids used do
not detract from your
retelling.
-Your presentation has an
appropriate introduction
and conclusion
-Your retelling may lack clear
information and details about
where and/or when the story
takes place.
-You may not establish
consistent eye contact with
your audience, or show
emphasis where it is needed,
you may rely too much on
your notes or read rather than
retell. Any visual aids may be
distracting or used in place of
retelling.
-Introduction or conclusion of
your presentation may be
incomplete or missing.
Note : A "0" score indicates element is missing or unrecognizable.
Visual aids can earn up to 10 extra credit points _______ Minus points for late work __________
Feedback statements
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Grade (Total points out of 50) _________ Listening notes (Total points out of 15) _________
Urban Legends
Name_________________________
Period _____ Date_______________
What is an Urban Legend?
It is a story that is realistic; concerns “recent” events; is told by a person who believes it is true;
is usually spread orally or over the internet; is relevant to the average person; conveys basic
fears, attractions, or anxieties; often contains the sinister, ironic, macabre, or bizarre; cannot be
proven.
Common Topics of Urban Legends
Urban legends often include stories about animals, automobiles, hitchhikers, food horrors,
famous people and their fans, crimes and scams, businesses and their products, accidents or
mishaps, and school (particularly concerning tests and cheating).
Oral Story/Urban Legend Retelling Assignment
Directions: After researching urban legends, choose one (appropriate for school setting; story
summary needs to be approved by Mrs. Eddington) to relate orally to the class as a retelling.
Write a summary of the story as you would like to present it. Then plan your oral presentation.
The structure should be as follows:
1.
Introduce yourself, and state the topic or title of your story. Give any background
information about the story that might be interesting.
2.
Retell your story. See Story Retelling Rubric for expectations. Formats can be as follows:
a.
Present your story by yourself, with you as a storyteller or as a reporter.
b.
Present your story with one or two other people (no more than three in a group,
period), each having a different story that is related to the other(s) in some way.
Storytelling can be presented as a "conversation" between the participants. Each
person should introduce self and story; transitions between stories that explain
their connections will also be needed.
3.
Conclude your presentation by explaining the history of the story, where/when/how it has
appeared, or why you think this story is told. You could also mention other stories that
are similar, especially those that may actually be true, or explain what about the story
makes it an urban legend. Those working in a group should include at least two of the
above elements.
4.
Your presentation can also include a visual aid such as a PowerPoint, picture, item, or
example. Extra credit points will be given for this (those in a group will share points, or
the one who provided the visual aid will get the points). Points earned will be based on
effort made.
Due date: A signup sheet will be available to select a day to present. Your selected day will be
your due date. Failure to be ready on selected day will result in a late grade, and you must then
be ready to present on the next available day. If you are absent on your selected date, you must
be ready to present at the next available time slot when you return.
Urban Legend Listening Notes
Name_______________________________
Directions: After each of 15 classmates has presented, write his/her first name, and summarize
the main idea of the story in a sentence.
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