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Legends

My Myth

Students write their own legend in which they explain the origin of some natural phenomenon

Rubric Code: S58W44

By jmcclinton

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Legends
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Content Knowledge	Level 4 Knowledge of the material and the qualities of a legend are clear and well-executed.	Level 3 Knowledge of the material and qualities of a legend are clear.	Level 2 Knowledge of the material and qualities of a legend are vague.	Level 1 Knowledge of the material and qualities of a legend are not evident.
Creativity	Level 4 Writing explores the content to create a completely new legend.	Level 3 There are many new ideas, but some of the plot line is not completely unique.	Level 2 There are a few new ideas, but much of the plot line is borrowed from other forms of literature or media.	Level 1 There is no creative aspect. It appears to be borrowed from some other aspect of literature or media.
Sequencing	Level 4 Well-ordered story with beginning, middle and end. The details make the reader "picture" the story so that he is totally engaged.	Level 3 Story progresses in order. Many details make the reader be engaged in what is going on.	Level 2 Story wanders and can be confusing. Some details make the reader be engaged in the story.	Level 1 Story follows no order and not enough details are used to iengage the reader.
Conventions	Level 4 There are few to no spelling or grammar mistakes. Interesting and varied vocabulary is used	Level 3 There are some grammar or spelling mistakes. Some effort has been put into using interesting vocabulary.	Level 2 There are several grammar or spelling mistakes that distract the reader somewhat. Little effort has been put into using interesting vocabulary.	Level 1 There are many mistakes that make the writing hard to understand. Little effort has been put into the writing.