Creation Myth
Writing Assignment
Final Draft due: ______
Requirements
Typed
One inch margins
12 point, Times New Roman Font
Double Spaced
1 ½ to 2 pages
Turned into turnitin.com by the due date
You are going to write a creation myth taking everything you have learned about your background and cultural heritage.
Your story must include the following:
· The physical creation of a geographic place that is known to you (the place you researched)
· Support the ideas of the natural world (what type of animals, vegetation, etc…) will you include?
· A social custom or monument landmark of your cultural heritage
· Must teach a lesson or guide people in the workings of the natural world
· Include descriptive imagery to help describe the setting
Some questions to consider before writing your myth?
· Who is your main character?
· What geographic features are relevant to my myth?
· What animals/people can I include?
· What cultural/social customs should I include?
OUTLINE
Setting:
Culture:
Characters:
Symbols:
The Story Spine
Directions: Use this as an outline for your creation myth.
The exposition/introduction / Once upon a time…The rising action (problem/conflict) / But one day/but then…
The consequences / Because of that…
The climax / Until finally
The Resolution / Ever since then…