See more specific information in the "writing a descriptive essay epic heroes" on p. 96-101. Creativity is encouraged in this assignment of re-visioning an epic hero’s story. Use can use Gilgamesh/Enkidu, Hector/Achilles, Beowulf/Grendel or development a hero in the modern world. Remember, this is not merely the plot of the story but the actions of the hero should reflect the values of the society. Use guidelines to formulate your polished piece. 500 words. Post to Write a Descriptive Essay Blog. You will give feedback to 2 peers. Please make sure that everyone has two peer responses.
Evaluation Questions to give focus to your own work and your feedback:
Evaluation Questions to give focus to your own work and your feedback:
- Does the introduction name the character, mention the title of the poem, and state the thesis?
- Does the essay include exact words and phrases from the poem?
- Does the essay include narrative and descriptive details?
- Is there an obvious, easy-to-follow organizational pattern?
- Does the conclusion explain why the chosen scene is important for the character? Does the conclusion restate the thesis and close with a dramatic final statement?