Mayan Creators Graphic Organizer
Mayan Myth Creator Studio
Popol Vuh Pre-Writing Organizer • Sacred Material & Divine Judgment
Creative Myth Draft
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THE DIVINE CHALLENGE: "If I were a Mayan god, I would make people out of..."
SACRED RULE: The Maker Gods (Tepeu & Quecumatz) already tried Mud/Clay (crumbled & dissolved), Wood (had no heart or memory), and Corn/Maize. You must choose a completely original natural substance!
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The Sacred Material
What substance will form their flesh, bones, and blood? Why did you pick it?
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Appearance & Character
How do they look, move, speak, and behave? What is their personality like?
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Gifts & Advantages
What strengths, abilities, and survival advantages does this material grant them?
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Flaws & Disadvantages
What are their weaknesses, physical vulnerabilities, and environmental hazards?
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The Council of the Sky: Would the Heavenly Gods Approve?
Heart of Sky Test
In the Popol Vuh, the gods demand creatures that will speak, praise their names, and keep the sacred calendar. Will your beings honor the gods, or will they be punished and remade? Explain why or why not:
Mythic Opening Sentence Starter (Draft Launchpad) Complete the prompt to begin your narrative:
"If I were a Mayan deity crafting humanity upon the sacred earth, I would shape them from ____________________________ because ___________________________________________________________________________________"
Mayan Creators Rubric
Mayan Myth Creator Rubric
Popol Vuh Pre-Writing Assessment • 4 Points Per Section (Full Sentences)
Total Value 20 Points
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FULL SENTENCE REQUIREMENT: To earn full credit (4 pts) in each section, responses must be written in complete, coherent sentences with clear explanations and proper mechanics.
| Section | 4 Pts • Exemplary | 3 Pts • Proficient | 2 Pts • Developing | 1–0 Pts • Emerging | Score |
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| 1. Sacred Material Originality & Rationale | Original material (no clay/wood/corn). Thoroughly justified in fluent complete sentences. | Original material. Written in complete sentences with minor grammatical slip or brief reasoning. | Incomplete sentences, phrases, or bullet points; reasoning is minimal. | Uses forbidden material (clay, wood, corn) or mostly blank. | / 4 |
| 2. Traits & Persona Look, Voice & Personality | Vividly depicts physical traits and character in rich complete sentences. | Describes traits in complete sentences; slightly general or lacks sensory detail. | Incomplete sentences or fragmented lists; vague personality. | Only 1-2 words; fails to convey appearance or demeanor. | / 4 |
| 3. Divine Gifts Strengths & Abilities | Details multiple distinct strengths tied to material in thorough complete sentences. | Identifies strengths in complete sentences; connection to material is basic. | Lists powers in sentence fragments without explaining survival benefit. | No clear advantages described or off-topic response. | / 4 |
| 4. Fatal Flaws Weaknesses & Hazards | Explains realistic physical/elemental flaws in clear complete sentences. | Identifies vulnerabilities in complete sentences; effects are briefly noted. | Mentions flaws in brief fragments or single words without context. | Claims "no weaknesses" or section left unattempted. | / 4 |
| 5. Divine Approval Heavenly Gods' Council | Evaluates gods' judgment (praise, speech, memory) in insightful complete sentences. | Explains approval/rejection in complete sentences with simple Popol Vuh lore tie-in. | Simple "yes" or "no" in fragments; lacks explanation of mythic criteria. | Does not address divine approval or misunderstands gods' intent. | / 4 |
Teacher Feedback & Score Summary
19–20: Advanced 16–18: Proficient 12–15: Developing <12: Redo
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