Now it's your turn... 
And now for the fun part! Select a topic and write a myth to explain it. The first step in this process is to plan your myth using a story map, or in this case, a myth map . Decide which Greek gods and goddesses will be characters in your myth. You may invent the mortals or use real people from history. Be creative with your ideas, but remember to be historically accurate as well. For example, Zeus was the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology so he must be the king of the gods in your myth as well. However, you may chose to "update" the gods and goddesses and assign new powers to each. It is doubtful, after all, that the ancient Greeks needed a god of the internet. They did, however, have a messenger god named Ares, who was responsible for communicating with the underworld. Maybe in modern times he would have some new responsibilities. Once you have completed your myth map, you are ready to write.
Ready, set, write! Be sure that your myth follows your story map. When you have finished your first draft, partner share with a member of your group. This is an important time for you and your partner to ask one another questions and offer constructive feedback about your myths.
Now it is back to the drawing board. Revise, revise, revise. Does your story make sense? Think about suggestions or ideas you got from your partner. Is there anything you want to add to your piece? Is there anything you want to change or take out? Have you used interesting vocabulary and varied sentence structure? Now is the time to consult your rubric. Have you included everything necessary? If so, you are ready to publish. Your final copy should be typed and edited for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Finally, add illustrations appropriate to your myth and you are ready to share your final product.
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Myths are stories that explain a natural phenomenon. Before humans found scientific explanations for such things as the moon and the sun and rainbows, they tried to understand them by telling stories. These tales — which often include gods and goddesses and other supernatural characters who have the power to make extraordinary things happen — remain popular today. As you start to think about writing your own myth, try these warm-ups. They should help you begin to plan your story.
Follow these five steps.
1. Pick out the natural phenomenon you want to write about.
Make it something that really interests you. If you live in the desert, you might want to think about the way a single rainstorm can cause a flood. If you live in the North, think about the way a snowstorm can cover the ground like an icy blanket. If you live near the ocean, consider the way the tide comes in and out each day. In other words, find something that is familiar that you can observe.
2. Observe carefully.
It helps to know a thing well before trying to make up a story about it. The old myths were created by poets and storytellers who were well-acquainted with nature. Find out as much as you can about the natural phenomenon that you've chosen. Go to the library and find out what it is scientifically — and read what other storytellers have said about it.
3. Write down what is actual about the phenomenon.
Keep a record of what you have observed or read. What are the smells, sights, and sounds connected to this natural phenomenon? If you are artistic, you might want to try drawing sketches or painting pictures. Think of yourself as a reporter, not a storyteller.
4. Write down key words from your research.
If you're researching the desert, the words you find could be: sand , rain , gully , wash . Then look in a thesaurus or dictionary to find as many synonyms, phrases, and meanings for your words as you can. For example, under "sand" you might find grain , granule , gravel , shingle , powder , pulverizer . As you are writing those words down, think about the images behind them. It's those images that will help you build your myth. For example, I thought of a pepper grinder when I reached the word pulverizer . Once you've got a picture in your mind, it's time for the big WHAT IF. . . ?
5. Ask yourself, WHAT IF?
Hop onto your image and head off into myth land. This is the point from which you need to start brainstorming! Take a picture in your mind of what an aspect of the world would be like if certain events happened. Then use this "what if" to create a story that explains why the natural phenomenon exists. The story can be as fantastic as you want.
For example, take the pepper grinder from Step 4. What if there was a chef to the gods who lived in a beautiful green countryside but became upset one day because no one ever complimented his cooking? While wandering around, he sat under one of those beautiful green trees and wished (always be careful what you wish for in a myth) that he could somehow make the gods take notice. And suddenly in front of him was a special pepper grinder that said, "Use me, and you will be noticed." And so the chef took the pepper grinder and used it that evening as he was seasoning the gods' stew. But instead of churning out pepper, it ground out sand — more sand than the chef had ever seen! The sand kept pouring out, completely covering the beautiful green countryside. And thus the desert came into existence.