Beowulf : Essay
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Name: ___________________ Beowulf
Mr. Amaral! Beowulf : Essay Due Dates: If you are absent, you are still responsible for all due dates. No late work is accepted for any of the due dates. Pre-Writing Guide & Thesis Statement Due (10 points): __________________ Pre-Writing guide on following pages Includes web, outline, thesis, quotes WRITTEN Draft Due (10 points): ____________________ Must be hand written on lined paper Include introduction, conclusion, and all body paragraphs TYPED Draft Due (10 points): ______________________ Typed and double-spaced, at least TWO full pages Include introduction, conclusion, and all body paragraphs Final Copy Due (100 points): _________________________ Bring proof of prewriting, drafting, revising Bring rubric to attach to final copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prompt: Respond to your assigned prompt in an insightful and textually supported essay… Argue how Beowulf’s desire for glory can be perceived as either a character strength or weakness based on the traits it causes him to develop. Avoid simply re-telling plot here…you are analyzing strength/weakness of character Analyze how the universal theme of good versus evil is depicted through religious allusions, imagery, and symbolism in the epic poem. Connect each idea back to the concept of good versus evil Avoid overuse of the words “good” and “evil” How does the epic poem reveal the values, traditions, and beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon culture through the portrayal of Beowulf and the other warriors? Possible ideas to address: concept of fate, importance of reputation, religious beliefs, death and mourning rituals, celebration rituals, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requirements: Final paper must be at least TWO FULL pages and no more than THREE pages Paper must be typed and follow MLA standards Refer to rubric for specific criterion Formal Paper Rubric Focus (5) ______ ___thesis shows minimal evidence of topic ___thesis is off-topic/lacks awareness of specific task
___superficial and/or minimal content ___lacks sufficient development of points/ideas ___use of repetitive ideas or repetitive evidence ___insufficient use of textual (primary) support ___quotes are missing or are superficial ___quotes are not properly introduced and/or explained, clarified ___introduction needs to be stronger and/or further developed ___conclusion needs to be stronger and/or further developed ___content does not adequately support the thesis ___content lacks academic quality
___paper does not have an introduction, body, and/or conclusion ___arguments do not follow order of ideas presented in thesis ___transitions are needed to link paragraphs ___transitions are needed within paragraphs to link ideas
___paper fails to consistently use the third person point of view (use of “I, you” etc.) ___when discussing literary work, paper fails to use present tense ___need to use strong, descriptive, active verbs (too much “is” etc.) ___need to vary sentence structure (too many simplistic sentences) ___need to use more sophisticated/academic wording (avoid slang, informal terms) ___limited word choice, repetitive wording or phrasing ___paper contains awkwardly or unclearly worded sentences ___contains run-on sentences ___contains sentence fragments
___contains spelling errors or typos ___contains errors in capitalization ___contains comma usage errors ___faulty subject/verb or pronoun agreement ___incorrect citation of quotes * Will lose points if missing evidence ___possessive errors of the writing process ___use of contractions Format (5) ______ ___incorrect MLA heading ___incorrect or missing title ___not double spaced ___spacing errors ___incorrect margins Pre-Writing Guide Prompt: ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brainstorming: In the space below, create a web, list, or chart to organize your ideas. Be sure to include at least three main points for your argument and numerous specifics from the text to support each main point. 
Rough Outline: Based on your brainstorming, create a rough outline for your paper below. Be sure to have at least three supporting ideas for each main point. THESIS STATEMENT (What are you trying to prove?): _____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Textual Support: Locate quotations in the textbook that illustrate your points. Have a balance of quotes for each main point in your argument – you may choose to include more than just six…this is only pre-writing. Include line numbers for each quote. 1. 2.
4. 5. 6. Directory: cms -> lib5 -> NJ01000964 -> Centricity -> Domain lib5 -> A good essay can make someone we’ve never met before come alive lib5 -> The Crucible in-class topics Name Domain -> Use creative imagination Focus on nature Importance of myth and symbolism Domain -> Transcendentalism What is Transcendentalism? Domain -> The Art of Writing Collegially By three methods we may learn wisdom Centricity -> East of Eden The Sun Also Rises Download 43.5 Kb. Share with your friends:
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