1. April 11-18 Write about the creation of this creature.
You might know what this is – it is probably the best known ‘build your own monster’ story!
If you don’t recognize him… make it up!

2. Create-your-own creature Assignment

3. Make a Creature
Use any resources you can have or you can find to be as a guide, design your own mythical creature.
Write a mythical story in which this monster features.
It must contain at least 6 characteristics of other mythical creatures.
Example: multiple heads, fur, shape shifting abilities, etc.

4. First steps Sketch and label your creature
Physical appearance
Habitat
Personality
Special abilities
Create an outline for a story about your monster
Setting
Characters
Plot elements
Mythical elements

5. Make a Creature Build your creature 100 pts 3 dimensional
Each of the 6 characteristics must be apparent in the model or the accompanying story.
Any materials you want
Use found/recycled materials when possible.
Create a story (myth) to go with your creature ( words).
100 pts
Model and hard copy of story Due in class on April 18.
Also submit story with a hard copy.

6. rubric 6 characteristics /25 3 dimensional /5 Museum Quality /10
Hand-made (not store- bought) /10
500—800 words /10
Creature plays a major role
/10
The creature’s 6 characteristics are all evident /10
Depicts creature’s beginnings,
history, or encounters /mechanics /110
MLA format and 0

7. April 5th
Clear your desk of everything except your creature and your printed story.
Prepare a 1-minute introduction to your creature that demonstrates all 6 of its characteristics.

8. Gallery walk View the creatures up close (treat them gently!)
Read the stories for the creatures you are most interested in (at least 4). This might be a shared experience!
Leave post-it note comments for at least 4 of the creatures