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Original Creation Myth 
Original Creation Myth
Write an original creation myth that explains the origin of the earth from the point of view of an imaginary African tribe. Use the map from the text to choose an area of Africa, so your myth reflects conditions of the area. The minimum length is 1.5 pages, maximum 2.5 pages, typed. Font 12, spacing 1.5. You will have the opportunity to do some additional research on the computer.
Rubric Code: VX22B6W
By mabehm
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Poor

1 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.
Explanation of Origin

Excellent

The myth clearly and creatively explains the origin of the earth.
Good

The myth clearly explains the origin of the earth.
Fair

The myth somewhat explains the origin of the earth.
Needs Improvement

The myth attempts to explain the origin of the earth, but the explanation is confusing.
Poor

The myth does not explain the origin of the earth.
Inclusion of Gods/Goddesses

Excellent

3+ gods or goddesses are appropriately included in the myth.
Good

2 gods or goddesses are included in the myth.
Fair

1 god or goddess is appropriately included in the myth.
Needs Improvement

1 god or goddess is included in the myth, but the context is not appropriate to him/her.
Poor

Gods/goddesses are not included in the myth.
grammar, length, spelling

Excellent

The myth surpasses the minimum length. It is free of spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Good

The myth meets the minimum length. Errors in spelling or grammar are minor.
Fair

The myth meets the minimum length. Errors in spelling or grammar are occasionally distracting.
Needs Improvement

The myth almost meets the minimum length. Errors in spelling or grammar are often distracting.
Poor

The myth does not meet the minimum length. Errors in spelling or grammar are frequently distracting.



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