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7th Grade Myth Writing Assignment 
Creating a Myth Writing Assignment
It is important to remember that the ancient Greeks created their Myths with a purpose. Write a myth that explains natural phenomenon such as the reason behind an earthquake, drought, etc., or the attributes of human nature or the course of life. At least one character in the myth should exemplify personification.
Rubric Code: PXW2889
By amather
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Writing a Myth
  Exceeds the Standard

4 pts

Meets the Standard

3 pts

Does not yet meet the Standard

2 pts

Falls far short of the standard

1 pts

Main Idea

Everything included in the myth has a purpose relating to the main idea
Exceeds the Standard

Main idea is crystal clear. There is a strong theme that explains a natural phenomenon or truth about human behavior.
Meets the Standard

Main idea is somewhat clear. There is a general theme that explains a natural phenomenon or truth about human behavior.
Does not yet meet the Standard

Main idea is not really clear. The theme does not explain a natural phenomenon or truth about human behavior.
Falls far short of the standard

Main idea is not present at all. There is no clear theme that explains a natural phenomenon or truth about human behavior.
Characters

There is a Protagonist and an antagonist. At least one character exemplifies personification
Exceeds the Standard

A clear, well-described main character or a cast of characters, who exemplifies personification.
Meets the Standard

The main character or cast of characters are clearly described and fit the story. There is some example of personification.
Does not yet meet the Standard

Main character or cast of characters is described, but does not fit with the purpose of the myth. Little personification is evident.
Falls far short of the standard

There is a character included, but only by name. There is no action around this character.
Sequence of Ideas

There is logical order to the story: beginning, middle and end.
Exceeds the Standard

Well ordered sentences that keep to the topic.The myth has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Meets the Standard

Sentences mostly keep to the topic. The order to the myth is blurry.
Does not yet meet the Standard

Some parts do not keep to the topic.
Falls far short of the standard

Topic and story are confusing. The order is random and not well planned.
Descriptive language

Description using metaphor and simile help to deepen the myth. Myth is easy to comprehend.
Exceeds the Standard

Exciting, rich details make the reader "picture" the scene.
Meets the Standard

Some rich details help the reader understand what is going on.
Does not yet meet the Standard

Not enough details to help the reader understand the story. Writing is confusing.
Falls far short of the standard

No supporting details are used. Writing is confusing and sloppy.
Editing

Finished product has been well edited for CPS.
Exceeds the Standard

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.<BR>
Meets the Standard

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct (2-5 errors)
Does not yet meet the Standard

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation show several errors.(6-9 errors)
Falls far short of the standard

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation show many errors. (10+)
Illustration

Portrait of a major character who exemplifies personification is carefully drawn and colored.
Exceeds the Standard

Presentation is neat and well illustrated. Portrait is a major character from the myth who exemplifies personification.
Meets the Standard

Presentation is neat and carefully illustrated. Portrait is a supporting character who exemplifies personification.
Does not yet meet the Standard

Presentation is not careful. Illustration relates to myth, but is not a character who exemplifies personification.
Falls far short of the standard

No illustration is included.



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