Student Name:  _____________________

FOLKLORE RUBRIC

______/25 pts.  1.  The author employs typical folktale motifs.

______/15 pts.  2.  The author creates a typical folklore protagonist, special

    in some way because of position in birth order,

    unrecognized abilities, supernatural helper, etc.  

______/15 pts.  3.  The role of retribution is significantly evident in the

    climax and conclusion of the tale.

______/10 pts.  4.  All characters are flat, uni-dimensional.

______/10 pts.  5.  The author follows the typical folktale model for the

    opening and conclusion of the tale.

______/25 pts.  6.  Grammar, mechanics, and usage are appropriate to

    the task.

______/100 pts. Total