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Tall Tale Hero

A tall tale hero is included with a first and last name.

A tall tale hero is included with only a first or last name.

A tall tale hero is not included.

2^nd Character

A second character is included with a first and last name.

A second character is included with only a first or last name.

A second character is not included.

Adjective

An adjective that describes the tall tale hero’s superhuman ability is used correctly.

An adjective is used to describe the tall tale hero’s superhuman ability but not in correct form.

An adjective is not used to describe the tall tale’s superhuman ability.

State

A state is chosen for the location of the tall tale.

A location is chosen, but it is not a state.

No location is chosen for the tall tale to take place.

Problem

The problem is identified and explained in detail.

The problem is identified but no details are given.

The problem is not identified.

Solution

The solution is given, along with supporting details. 

The solution in provided, but no details are given.

The solution is not clearly identified.

Humor

Humor is evident in solving the problem.

Humor is not evident in the solution.

Exaggeration

Exaggeration is used in the tall tale.

Exaggeration is not used in the tall tale.

Spelling/Grammar

There are no spelling and/or grammatical errors in the final draft of the tall tale.

There are few spelling and/or grammatical errors in the final draft of the tall tale.

There are many spelling and/or grammatical errors in the final draft of the tall tale.

Tall Tale Hero

Illustration

There is a tall tale hero illustration included with the published tall tale.

There is no tall tale hero illustration included with the published tall tale.