Skip to main content
iRubric: Original Myth rubric

iRubric: Original Myth rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Original Myth 
Original Myth
Write an original myth based on Greco-Roman mythology which is an example of one of three types of myths: aetiological (explaining something whose origin or scientific basis is unknown), charter (explaining or endorsing cultural customs), or psychological (explaining the nature of the human soul).
Rubric Code: P2W775B
By antoniusrex
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Myth/Hero Story
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Plot/Style
25 %

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 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
20 %

Excellent

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

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

The characters are basically described in the myth. The main character has limited interaction with a god or goddess from Greco-Roman 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 Greco-Roman mythology in the story.
Explanation of Origin or Quest
25 %

Excellent

The myth clearly and creatively explains how and why the chosen phenomenon/custom/human truth originated and/or is important. The end is consistent with the rest of the story.
Good

The myth clearly explains how and why the chosen phenomenon/ custom/human truth originated and/or is important.
Fair

In the end, a chosen phenomenon/ custom/human truth is explored, but the reasons why are not fully explained or do not fit with the rest of the story.
Needs Improvement

No aspect of the human condition is explored, or it is explored in a confusing way.
Spelling and Grammar
10 %

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.
Use of Latin
20 %

Extra Credit: 1 point per extra Latin sentence used appropriately (grammatically and fits the story)
Excellent

All gods and characters have Roman names. There is at least one Latin sentence grammatically correct and pertinent to the myth.
Good

Most gods and characters have Roman names. There is one Latin sentence that has a grammatical mistake or is not clearly pertinent to the myth.
Fair

Some gods and characters have Roman names. The Latin sentence is incomplete or has multiple grammatical errors, or the sentence has little connection to the myth.
Needs Improvement

No character has a Roman name. The Latin sentence is absent, is incomplete with grammatical errors, or has no connection to the myth.



Keywords:
  • short story, myth,

Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98