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Original Creation Myth

Write an original creation myth that explains the origin of an object in nature, OR explains the origin of the name of something.

Rubric Code: QAB545

By zgoldstein1

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Creation Myth
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Poor 0 pts
Plot	Excellent Plot is logical, clear, and detailed. The order of events is easy to follow.	Good Plot is logical and clear. The order of events is able to be followed.	Fair Plot is mostly logical and clear. The order of events is usually able to be followed.	Needs Improvement Plot is partially logical and clear. The order of events is sometimes difficult to follow.	Poor Plot is not logical or clear. The order of events is not able to be followed.
Settings & Characters	Excellent Settings and characters are clearly described within the myth. They play an active role in the outcome.	Good Settings and characters are clearly described for the reader in the myth. Most play an active role in the outcome.	Fair Settings and characters are basically described in the myth. Most play an active role in the outcome.	Needs Improvement Settings and characters are stated in the myth, but very little description is included. Some do not make sense.	Poor Settings and characters are unclear, or do not make sense within the context of the myth.
Myth Conventions	Excellent The conventions of a creation myth are well-established: - a pre-creation existence - a creator - usage of creation archetypes	Good All conventions included but not well-established	Fair 1 creation myth convention not included	Needs Improvement 2 creation myth conventions not included.	Poor No creation myth conventions included.
Conflict(s) and Resolution	Excellent Strong internal or external conflicts arise that lead to a logical resolution of the creation of the world.	Good Strong internal or external conflicts arise that lead to a questionably logical resolution of the creation of the world.	Fair Internal or external conflicts arise and a resolution occurs but it is illogical, inconsistent, or poorly explained.	Needs Improvement No internal or external conflicts to lead to a resolution.	Poor No conflicts or resolution at all.
Explanation of Origin	Excellent The myth clearly and creatively explains the origin of a chosen subject.	Good The myth clearly explains the origin of a chosen subject.	Fair The myth somewhat explains the origin of a chosen subject.	Needs Improvement The myth attempts to explain the origin of a chosen subject, but the explanation is confusing.	Poor The myth does not explain the origin of a chosen subject.
Mechanics and Usage	Excellent It is free of spelling and grammatical errors and applies strong and accurate word choice.	Good Errors in spelling or grammar are minor and applies adequate work choice.	Fair Errors in spelling or grammar are occasionally distracting. Word choice is questionable	Needs Improvement Errors in spelling or grammar are often distracting. Word choice is poor.	Poor Errors in spelling or grammar are frequently distracting. Word choice is elementary.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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