Content - 7 points
Your myth explains some tradition or cultural origin, an origin or
a naming of something, a natural phenomenon, exemplary heroic
behavior or desired morality. The story contains creative details
and descriptions that contribute to the reader’s enjoyment. ______
Characterization
- 7 points
You have developed a character using description and actions either
using a god we’ve studied or one you have created with a realm
and symbol. Most readers could describe your character accurately. ______
Setting - 6 points
You’ve clearly identified setting using vivid, descriptive words to tell
when and where your story takes place. ______
Dramatic Structure - 10 points
Plot - The story is very well organized. One idea or scene follows
another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.
Conflict - The conflict or main problem is identified for your character
as either himself, another character, society, or nature.
Climax - There is a high point in your story where the outcome of the
conflict is made known. This is a deciding moment for your character.
Resolution/Denouement - Your story has falling action and a “wrap-up.” ______
Dialog - 5 points
Your story contains sufficient dialog with evidence of proper punctuation
and use of quotation marks in a sophisticated structure. ______
Grammar, Conventions, and Spelling
AND Sentence Structure and Language - 15 points
Your story uses proper grammar, conventions, and spelling. There is
evidence of correct use of consistent voice, subject verb agreement,
properly placed modifiers, correct parallel structure, etc.
ALSO, the tone of your language is appropriate and consistent with focus to
appropriate word choice, purpose, audience, and content. Sentences are
well constructed with varied and interesting structure patterns. _____