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Task 1: Compare/Contrast Essay

Due: 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16


To wrap up our unit on mythology, you will be writing an essay to compare and
contrast two creation myths from different cultures. Your essay must follow the
template I have included below, which consists of at least 4 paragraphs (minimum
5 sentences per paragraph). It must be in MLA format (12 pt. Times New Roman,
double spaced) and must include a bibliography of all your sources.
Your essay should compare and contrast 2 creation myths. At least 1 of your myths
must come from the “Text” list. (This means you can choose 2 myths from the
“Text” list, or you can choose 1 from “Text” and 1 from “Video.”)
Text:
● Greek: https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_16.html
● Japanese: https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_17.html
● Iroquois (Native American):
https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_12.html
● African Bushmen:
https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_14.html
● Australian Aboriginal:
https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_13.html
Video:
● Norse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c6Sk8PvA5A
● Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOt08BEUSRI
● Mayan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRQ6_c1_ZmM
● Egyptian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uTy49JlgJZE&feature=emb_logo
● Yoruba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=6BMLUdU4gwQ&feature=emb_logo
Your essay should use the following template:
1. Paragraph 1: Introduction Paragraph
a. Start with an opening “hook” to catch the reader’s attention.
b. Introduce the 2 myths you will be writing about, such as by writing a 1-
sentence summary of each myth.
c. Briefly list some of the similarities and differences, which you will
expand on later.
2. Paragraph 2: Similarities
a. What do the myths have in common? Consider the myth’s characters,
setting, themes, plot, etc. Make sure you use specific details from each
story!
3. Paragraph 3: Differences
a. How are the myths different? Again, consider the characters, setting,
themes, plot, etc. Use specific details.
4. Paragraph 4: Conclusion
a. Re-state your main idea. What are the myths’ most important
similarities? The most important differences?
b. How can looking at these myths together help us think about culture?
History? Science?
Your essay must be submitted via Google Classroom.

Criterion A: Analyzing
Achievement Level Descriptor
Level
0 You do not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2 You:
i. do not clearly compare/contrast the stories
ii. do not use specific details from the myths you have chosen
3-4 You:
i. compare/contrast the stories adequately
ii. include some specific details from the myths you have chosen
5-6 You:
i. compare/contrast the stories in a variety of ways
ii. include substantial specific details from the myths you have chosen
7-8 You:
i. thoroughly compare/contrast the stories in a variety of meaningful ways
ii. include a variety of significant details from the myths you have chosen
Criterion B: Organizing
Achievement Level Descriptor
Level
0 You do not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2 You:
i. do not follow the template
ii. make minimal use of MLA formatting and citations
3-4 You:
i. follow the template with paragraphs that are adequately clear
ii. make adequate use of MLA formatting and citations (aka you cite all your
sources, but there may be lots of errors)
5-6 You:
i. follow the template with paragraphs that are clear and well organized
ii. make competent use of MLA formatting and citations
7-8 You:
i. follow the template with paragraphs that are clea, effective, and well organized
ii. make excellent use of MLA formatting and citations

Criterion D: Using Language


Achievement Level Descriptor
Level
0 You do not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2 You:
iii. use grammar, syntax, and punctuation with limited accuracy; mistakes often make
your writing unclear
3-4 You:
iii. use grammar, syntax, and punctuation with some degree of accuracy; mistakes
sometimes make your writing unclear
5-6 You:
iii. use grammar, syntax, and punctuation with a considerable degree of accuracy;
mistakes rarely make your writing unclear
7-8 You:
iii. use grammar, syntax, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy; errors are
minor and communication is effective

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