First Nations Myth Rubric
Knowledge/Skills/
Reasoning
Communication
Organization of
Ideas
Application of
language
conventions
Skills To Learn
Level 1
Shows a very limited
understanding of the
components of an aboriginal
myth by including very few the
characteristics into writing: a
central being, supernatural
powers, story explaining how
something came to be,
repetition of key words.
Has difficulty communicating
an aboriginal myth that explains
how something came to be.
Has great difficulty writing in a
voice appropriate for an oral
tale (repetition)
Story is organized in a very
limited way. Ideas flow and
may not follow a logical
sequence. Few transitions are
made smoothly between ideas.
Conclusion leaves the reader
confused, or with questions.
Many errors in spelling,
grammar, sentence structure.
Little/no evidence of editing
and revision
Level 2
Shows some understanding of
the components of an aboriginal
myth by including some
characteristics into writing: a
central being, supernatural
powers, story explaining how
something came to be,
repetition of key words.
Level 3
Understands the components of
an aboriginal myth by including
almost all the characteristics
into writing: a central being,
supernatural powers, story
explaining how something
came to be, repetition of key
words.
Level 4
Clearly understands the
components of an aboriginal
myth by creatively including all
the characteristics into writing:
a central being, supernatural
powers, story explaining how
something came to be,
repetition of key words.
Communicates an aboriginal
myth that explains in a limited
way how something came to be.
Writes in a voice somewhat
appropriate for an oral tale
Communicates an aboriginal
myth that clearly explains how
something came to be.
Writes in a voice appropriate to
writing an oral tale.
Story is somewhat organized.
Some ideas flow in a logical
sequence. Some transitions
between ideas are made
smoothly. Conclusion leaves
reader somewhat satisfied
Story is well organized. Ideas
flow properly and follow a
logical sequence. Most
transitions are made smoothly
between ideas. Conclusion
leaves the reader satisfied.
Some errors in spelling,
grammar, sentence structure.
Some evidence of editing and
revision
Few minor errors in spelling,
grammar, sentence structure.
Evidence of editing and
revision.
Clearly and confidently
communicates an aboriginal
myth that clearly explains how
something came to be.
Writes in a very appropriate
voice for writing an oral tale.
Story is very well organized and
complete. Ideas flow pleasantly
and follow a logical sequence.
Transitions are made very
smoothly. Conclusion is
inventive and highly
appropriate.
No or almost no errors in
spelling, grammar, sentence
structure. Clear evidence of
editing and revision.
First Nations Myth Rubric