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I assign this project while we are studying myths and legends. The focus of this assignment is having students develop a simple plot outline before they begin writing. Students in the intermediate grades can either struggle with coming up with an idea to write, or their stories go on for pages and pages without a paragraph break or a place to end them.
I have included two original examples of stories that have the elements I expect to see in student stories. These can be used as mentor texts for students to analyze. You may have favorite stories to share in your own collection or from the library.
The writing process on page 3 is what I use in my class. No matter how many times I talk to my students about revising their work, I have students who ask me if it is okay to change their story while they write. Not only is it okay; I celebrate this. I know it is difficult for developing writers to change anything.
On pages 4- 5 you will find an assignment sheet, and a rubric for grading. I devote some class time to going over these documents, so students know what to expect.
I have included two original examples of stories that have the elements I expect to see in student stories. These can be used as mentor texts for students to analyze. You may have favorite stories to share in your own collection or from the library.
The writing process on page 3 is what I use in my class. No matter how many times I talk to my students about revising their work, I have students who ask me if it is okay to change their story while they write. Not only is it okay; I celebrate this. I know it is difficult for developing writers to change anything.
On pages 4- 5 you will find an assignment sheet, and a rubric for grading. I devote some class time to going over these documents, so students know what to expect.
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lrzacher
Looks good. I like having a rubric to start with.
March 12, 2013 
mscrothers
Very useful!
January 19, 2013
mccullought
good resource. my kids loved writing their stories!
April 17, 2012
hjmorrow
Used this unit in my class and it was very helpful to the students when they needed to write their own legend. Great grading rubric and examples. Thank you!
February 24, 2012
mmetrisha
I am adjusting this to use in a Heros unit, but it is quite helpful and gives a good start!
November 3, 2011
Mary Bauer (TpT Seller)
We used it when I was teaching myths. I understand the need to adjust.
November 5, 2011
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