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Sixth Grade Original Greek Myth 
Sixth Grade Original Greek Myth
Students create their own Greek Myth following examples given from D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and other student samples.
Rubric Code: CX65BX9
By mrskmbs
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent/Advanced

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Writing Process

Excellent/Advanced

Student devotes a lot of time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Opening paragraph clearly draws the reader into the work. Conclusion is effective and thorough. Student works hard to make the story wonderful.
Acceptable

Student devotes sufficient time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Opening paragraph somewhat introduces the topic. There is an attempt to bring the story to a close. Student works to get the job done.
Needs Work

Student devotes some time and effort to the writing process but was not very thorough. Opening paragraph is missing some of the key components. Conclusion needs work. Does enough to get by.
Poor

Student devotes little time and effort to the writing process. Opening paragraph is missing as well as a conclusion. Doesn't seem to care.
Spelling, Punctuation, and merchani

Excellent/Advanced

There are no spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout. Sentences are exceptionally written and structure is varied.
Acceptable

There are two spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout. Sentences are well written and structure is somewhat varied.
Needs Work

There are three - five spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft. Sentences are very basic and simple.
Poor

The final draft has more than five spelling and punctuation errors. There are fragments and run-on sentences.
Creative Writing Style

Excellent/Advanced

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. Many vivid verbs as well as higher level vocabulary are used. The author has really used his/her imagination.
Acceptable

The story contains some creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. Some vivid verbs and higher level vocabulary are used. The author has used his/her imagination.
Needs Work

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. Simple verbs are used. An attempt is made to use higher level vocabulary, but their meanings are not applicable. The author has tried to use their imagination.
Poor

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. Word choice is very simplistic. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.
Setting

Excellent/Advanced

Many vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the reader when and where the story took place. Mount Olympus, the woods, ocean, or city was mentioned, as well as Tarturus are included in this myth.
Acceptable

Some vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the reader when and where the story takes place. Two of the expected locations are used in the myth.
Needs Work

The reader can figure out when and where the story takes place, but the author doesn't supply much detail. One of the locations expected iss used in the myth.
Poor

The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story takes place. No exact reference is mentioned.
Dialogue

Excellent/Advanced

There is an appropriate amount of dialogue to bring the characters to life, and it is always clear which character is speaking.
Acceptable

There is too much dialogue in this story; more emphasis is needed to the telling of the story.
Needs Work

There is not enough dialogue in this story, but it is always clear which character is speaking.
Poor

It is not clear which character is speaking.
Problem/Conflict

Excellent/Advanced

It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem. Myth must include more than one of immortals, mortals, and monsters or creatures.
Acceptable

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem. Myth must include at least one each of the characters required.
Needs Work

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face,
but it is not clear why it is a problem. Myth must include at least two of the characters required.
Poor

It is not clear what problem the main characters face. Myth only includes one type of character.
Plot/Solution/Resolution

Excellent/Advanced

The plot of the myth either: explains a facet of nature, states a daring rescue, or describes a quest to find something. The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand and is logical. There are no loose ends.
Acceptable

Same elements of the plot are required. The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand and is somewhat logical.
Needs Work

Same elements of the plot are required. The solution to the character's problem is a little hard to understand.
Poor

Difficult to determine what element of the given plots are explained. No solution is attempted or it is impossible to understand.
Title

Excellent/Advanced

Title is creative, sparks interest,and is related to the story and topic.
Acceptable

Title is related to the story and topic.
Needs Work

Title is present, but does not appear to be related to the story and topic.
Poor

No title.
Illustrations

Excellent/Advanced

Illustrations are detailed, attractive, and creative.
Acceptable

Illustrations are somewhat detailed, attractive, and creative.
Needs Work

Illustrations are very basic.
Poor

Illustrations are not present.




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