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Original Myth 
Write an original myth in which the main character becomes a new constellation in the end.
Rubric Code: YX2XBBX
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Plot/Style

Excellent

Plot is logical, clear, and detailed. The sequence of events are detailed and enhance the quality of the story. The writer uses a variety of sentence types to create a sophisticated piece.
Good

Plot is logical and clear. The order of events is easy to follow. The details and descriptions are well done, and the writer uses some sentence variety which makes for an interesting story.
Fair

Plot is mostly logical and clear. The events of the plot are not developed well enough to create a strong story. The order of events is usually easy to follow, although there are some areas where plot events don't follow a logical order. The writer uses some sentence variety to create an interesting story.
Needs Improvement

Plot is partially logical and clear. The order of events is sometimes difficult to follow.Sentence variety is minimal.
Characters

Excellent

The characters are clearly described within the myth. The main character has significant interaction with a god or goddess from Greek mythology.
Good

The characters are described in the myth. The main character has some interaction with a god or goddess from Greek mythology.
Fair

The characters are basically described in the myth. The main character has limited interaction with a god or goddess from Greek mythology.
Needs Improvement

The characters are introduced in the myth, but very little description is included. There is no mention of a god or goddess from Greek mythology in the story.
Explanation of Constellation

Excellent

The myth clearly and creatively explains how and why the character becomes a constellation in the end. The end is consistent with the rest of the story.
Good

The myth clearly explains how and why the character becomes a constellation in the end.
Fair

In the end, the character is turned into a constellation, but the reasons why are not fully explained or do not fit with the rest of the story.
Needs Improvement

The character does not become a constellation in the end, or the character becomes a constellation in the end, but the explanation is confusing.
Teaches Lesson/Explains something in nature

Excellent

The myth clearly and creatively explains how something in nature came to be or clearly develops a lesson in the story.
Good

The myth explains something in nature or teaches a lesson, but the explanation is not quite clear.
Fair

The natural occurence or the lesson are not fully explained or does not fit with the rest of the story.
Needs Improvement

There is no explanation of something in nature, nor is there a lesson taught in the end.
Spelling and Grammar

Excellent

It is free of spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Good

Errors in spelling or grammar are minor.
Fair

Errors in spelling or grammar are occasionally distracting.
Needs Improvement

Errors in spelling or grammar are often distracting.



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