Need an original myth written

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NAME ______________________ ENGLISH 9 PROJECT Creative Writing – Your Own Myth Literary Content Rubric

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. _____