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Myth Writing Rubric

Write a myth that explains an event that occurs in nature.

Rubric Code: A2W2CC3

By MsMac1

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Myth
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
An event from nature was explained	Poor The myth did not explain why an event in nature occurs.	Fair The myth included an event from nature, but did not give much detail about that event.	Good The myth completely explained an event the occurs in nature and why it happens.
Characters from Greek Mythology	Poor Did not use a character from Greek Mythology.	Fair Included at least one Greek god or goddess, but did not express what their powers include.	Good Showed a good understanding of Greek mythology characters by including at least 2 gods or goddess and information about their attributes and powers.
Coherence	Poor The myth did not make sense.	Fair The myth had a good beginning or end, but it did not flow well in between.	Good The myth flowed from beginning to end without confusion to tell a good story. (Had a beginning, middle, and an end)
Mechanics	Poor There were 6 or more spelling or grammar errors.	Fair There were 3-5 spelling or grammar errors.	Good There were 2 or fewer spelling or grammar errors in the story.
Original god/goddess	Poor Did not create an original god/goddess.	Fair Created an original god/goddess but did not show their powers and attributes.	Good Created an original god/goddess and completely showed their powers and attributes throughout the story.
Mythology knowledge	Poor Did not show prior knowledge of Greek/Roman mythology	Fair Showed some prior knowledge of Greek/Roman mythology.	Good Prior knowledge of Greek/Roman mythology was very evident in the story.
Length	Poor Story was not at least 350 words	Fair Story was 350 words.	Good Story was more than 350 words.
Presentation	Poor Book was messy and lacked illustrations. (Handwriting was sloppy, lack of effort is evident.)	Fair Book was somewhat neatly done or lacked colorful illustrations.	Good Book was neatly written and illustrated with colorful, appropriate pictures.