Myth Master Rubric Myth Master Rubric
Multimedia Presentation: Gods, Heroes, & Monsters
Demigod Name
Mythological Figure
Criteria 4 - Olympian (Exceeds) 3 - Heroic (Meets) 2 - Mortal (Developing) 1 - Titan (Beginning) Citing Evidence
CCSS RL.6.1 | Strong, relevant quotes from multiple sources seamlessly support every claim about the figure's traits and actions. | Includes direct quotes or specific text references that support the main ideas about the mythological figure. | Cites some evidence, but it may be vague or not directly support the claims made in the presentation. | Few or no text references are used. Claims are made without evidence from the myths. |
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Summary & Theme
CCSS RL.6.2 | Provides a concise, engaging summary of a key myth. Insightfully identifies a complex theme supported by plot details. | Summarizes the myth clearly without personal opinion. Correctfully identifies the central theme of the story. | The summary is missing key plot points or includes too many minor details. Theme is vague or slightly inaccurate. | Summary is unclear or missing. No theme is identified, or the theme is unrelated to the myth. |
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Structure & Flow
CCSS W.6.2 | Organization is masterful with clear transitions and distinct sections for origin, powers, and myths. | The presentation follows a logical order (Intro, Body, Conclusion) and uses appropriate headings/labels. | Information is somewhat organized, but the flow is choppy or transitions are missing between topics. | The presentation lacks a logical structure, making it difficult for the audience to follow the information. |
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Digital Tools
CCSS W.6.6 | Features high-quality images, video, and audio that significantly enhance the viewer's understanding of the myth. | Uses multimedia (images, links, or formatting) effectively to clarify information and maintain interest. | Includes some multimedia elements, but they may be distracting, low-quality, or unrelated to the text. | Multimedia features are minimal or absent. The presentation relies solely on text. |
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Oral Delivery
Presentation | Speaker is exceptionally engaging, maintains eye contact, and speaks clearly with appropriate pace and volume. | Speaker is clear and audible. Maintains eye contact with the audience most of the time. | Speaker is sometimes hard to hear or read directly from the slides too often. Limited eye contact. | Speaker is difficult to understand, lacks eye contact, and relies entirely on reading text from slides. |
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Mechanics
Conventions | Polished and professional. No errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Proper capitalization of names. | Few errors that do not interfere with the message. Greek names are spelled correctly. | Several errors in mechanics that sometimes distract the reader. Some mythological names are misspelled. | Numerous errors in grammar and spelling make the presentation difficult to read or understand. |
Total Score:
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Oracle's Feedback Mythic Slide Guide Teacher Resource Mythic Slide Guide
Teacher Instructional Framework
Project Blueprint
Evidence (RL.6.1)
Summary (RL.6.2)
Digital Tools (W.6.6)
Lesson Objective
Students will research a Greek mythological figure and synthesize their findings into a 5-slide multimedia presentation. They must demonstrate the ability to summarize complex myths without bias and support character trait claims with direct evidence from the text.
Myth World Integration
Students should utilize Myth World's specialized features: • Archetype Templates: Use the "God/Goddess" or "Monster" slide layouts.Artifact Assets: Embed 3D icons of symbols (trident, lyre).Mythic Mapping: Link geographical markers to origin stories.
The 5-Slide Structure blueprint for student success
TITLE SLIDE
Slide 1: Divine Identity
Teacher Guidance: Model how to select a primary image that represents the figure's "aura" or domain.
Content: Figure's name (Greek & Latin), parentage, and primary realm (sky, sea, underworld).
THE ORIGIN
Slide 2: Summary of Birth (RL.6.2)
Teacher Guidance: Focus on objective summarizing. Have students peer-edit to remove "I think" or "cool" from descriptions.
Content: A summary of the origin myth. Identify the central theme (e.g., fate vs. choice).
EVIDENCE
"Quote from the text goes here..."
Slide 3: Character Traits (RL.6.1)
Teacher Guidance: This is the core evidence slide. Require students to use internal citations (e.g., "The Odyssey, Book 9").
Content: Two trait claims supported by 2+ direct quotes. A brief analysis linking the quote to the trait.
Instructional Strategies Continued
MYTHIC ACTION
Slide 4: Key Myth & Multimedia (W.6.6)
Teacher Guidance: Encourage students to embed videos that explain the "how" or "why" of the myth, not just a trailer.
Content: Summary of a second myth featuring multimedia elements (video, audio, or animated maps).
MODERN ECHO
Slide 5: Legacy & Bibliography
Teacher Guidance: Show examples of modern companies (Nike, Starbucks, Pandora) named after Greek figures.
Content: Modern connections and a full list of sources formatted correctly.
Suggested Pacing
Day 1: Figure selection and primary source research.
Myth Maker Blueprint Worksheet Myth Maker Blueprint
Project Planning & Research Guide
Demigod Name
Chosen Figure
Slide 1: Identity
Domains (What do they rule over?)
Symbols (Thunderbolt, Owl, etc.)
Visual Ideas (Myth World Assets)
Slide 2: Origin Myth
Summary Draft (The Birth/Creation Story)
Focus on: Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then...
Central Theme (The Lesson)
Slide 3: Evidence & Traits (RL.6.1)
Character Trait #1
Text Evidence (Direct Quote)
Source: _____________________________
Character Trait #2
Text Evidence (Direct Quote)
Source: _____________________________
Slide 4: Multimedia Myth
Choose a Key Action Myth (Summary)
Multimedia Element (Video/Audio/Map)
Describe what you will embed and why it helps the audience...
Slide 5: Legacy
Modern Connections (Brands, Space, Literature)
Bibliography (List your sources here)
Quest Completion Checklist
5 distinct slides completed
2+ direct quotes from primary myths (RL.6.1)
Objective summary without bias (RL.6.2)
Theme identified for at least one myth
Embedded video, audio, or map (W.6.6)
No "Olympian" spelling or grammar errors
"A journey of a thousand myths begins with a single slide."
Mythic Frames Scaffold Worksheet Divine Draft Frames
Project Sentence Scaffolds
Demigod Name
Date
Slide 1: Who are they?
My chosen figure is , who is known as the of . Their most famous symbol is the , which represents .
Slide 2: The Origin Summary
The myth of begins when . They wanted , but . So, . In the end, .
The main lesson or theme of this story is .
Slide 3: Character Traits & Evidence
One important trait of [Name] is that they are .
Copy your text evidence below:
This quote proves they are because it shows .
Slide 4 and 5 Frames on Next Page
Slide 4: Multimedia Connection
I included a (video/image/audio) because it helps the audience understand . Without this visual, it would be hard to see how .
Slide 5: Modern Connection
Today, we still see [Name] in our world when we look at . This is a connection because .
The most important thing to remember about [Name] is .
Helpful Vocabulary Bank
Traits
Vengeful, Courageous, Wise, Deceptive, Loyal, Arrogant, Merciful, Greedy
Evidence Verbs
Demonstrates, Illustrates, Highlights, Proves, Suggests, Confirms
Transitions
Furthermore, Specifically, Consequently, In addition, Similarly
Mythic Slides Instruction Sheet Forge Your Legend
Google Slides Project Instructions
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Forge the Foundation
Open Google Slides and create a New Presentation.
Rename the file: [Your Name] - Greek Myth Project.Click Theme on the right side. Choose a clean, professional theme that matches your figure's "vibe" (e.g., "Aristotle" or "Focus").
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Slide 1: The Divine Identity
Add your figure's full name as the Title.
Add your name as the Subtitle.
Go to Insert > Image > Search the web. Find a high-quality image of your figure or their symbol.
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Slide 2 & 3: The Story & Evidence
Slide 2 (Origin): Use your "Myth Maker Blueprint" to type your summary. Keep it objective (no "I think").Slide 3 (Evidence): Create two columns.Left: List 2 character traits.Right: Add direct quotes that prove those traits.
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Slide 4: The Multimedia Magic
Go to Insert > Video. Search YouTube for a short clip of your myth.
Resize the video so it fits neatly.
Add a text box next to the video explaining what is happening in the clip.
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Slide 5: The Legacy
Explain one modern connection (like a brand or movie).
Create a Sources List at the bottom. Copy/Paste the URLs of any websites you used.
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The Oracle's Check
Click Tools > Spelling > Spell check.
Open the Myth Master Rubric . Read your slides out loud to check for errors.
Click Slideshow to test your presentation!
Shortcut: Ctrl + M (New Slide)
Autosave is enabled!
