Story CubeInstructionsExamples

Grading Rubric

Plate InformationOFavorite Character (Draw a picture &

write the name of your favorite character; be able to explain why you selected the character as your favorite.)

OAlternate ending (create an alternate ending to the story; be able to tell about your new ending.)

OTitle/Author (Write the title & author; design your plate; be able to state the title and the author.)

ONew Character (Create a new character, draw the character, and be explain how he/she fits in the story.)

OSetting (Draw a picture of the setting of the story; be able to explain the picture.)

OSummary (write a summary; design your plate and be able to read your summary.)

Title and Author Plate

Favorite Character Plate

Summary Plate

Setting Plate

New Character Plate

Alternate Ending

Finished Product: Story Cube

Story Cube Grading Rubric

1 = Weak 2 = Moderately Weak 3 = Average 4 = Moderately Strong 5 = Strong

1. The story plate is colorful.1 2 3 4 52. The story plate has the appropriate heading.

1 2 3 4 53. The story plate has an illustration.1 2 3 4 54. The information on the story plate is accurate.

1 2 3 4 55. The story plate is neat, clean, and nicely rendered. 1 2 3 4 57. All necessary information has been included on the story plate. 1 2 3 4 58. The story plate shows an understanding of the topic and related concepts.

1 2 3 4 59. The story plate fulfills the requirements of the assignment. 1 2 3 4 510. Overall, the story plate represents the student’s full potential. 1 2 3 4 5

Total Points / Grade: _____