English 210ÑLiterature and World History      Name:                                                                                                                                                

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Newton South High School, a community of students, parents, faculty, and staff

(1) Is dedicated to equality and opportunity for all; (2) Expects integrity; responsibility; and respect for self, others, and the environment; (3) Creates a climate of safety and kindness; (4) Encourages communication and personal connections; (5) Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning; (6) Fosters self-confidence and success for all learners.

 

The HeroÕs Journey Creative Writing

Assignment:  Write a narrative short story (of at least 300 words) or poem telling the story of a hero--real or imagined, known or createdÑcontaining at least the first four elements of the heroÕs journey, taken from class notes.  You may tell the story in first person, from the heroÕs point of view, if you like.  Be sure to proofread your writing to be sure that it is mechanically clean.

 

RUBRIC

A             A-          B+           B        B-     C+       C          C-     D+       D       D-               F

exceeds expectations                meets expectations                       is below expectations              does not meet expectations

 

TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

Content

1.  appropriate to the topicÑthe heroÕs journey is clearly addressed

2.  full telling-- feels fully and thoughtfully explained, not rushed or skimpy; contains at least the first four of the seven elements of the heroÕs journey

 

1.         unusual birth

2.        prophecy

3.        accomplishment in childhood

4.        a dangerous adventure

5.        comes home famous, gets princess

6.        makes a mistake and ends up having to leave his country

7.        forgiven and famous after death

 

Style

1.         vocabulary--clear, exact, rich; extra notice given to the use of vocabulary list word

2.        sentence variety--a rich, sophisticated balance of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) and sentence lengths.

3.        voiceÑ(shows an effort to develop) a personal style and tone in a piece of writing

 

WRITING CONVENTIONS

Mechanics

1.  spelling--words are properly spelled

2.  capitalization--words in need of capitalization are capitalized

3.  punctuation--sentences are properly punctuated

4.  usage--words are used properly, e.g., subject/verb agreement, pronoun reference

5.  sentence completenessÑsentences are complete--no run-ons or fragments

 

Format

1.         course guidelines are followed--double spacing (poems do not need to be double-spaced); 12-pt. font (Times Roman or Arial); 1 in. margins; proper heading; title; contains all writing process components (pre-writing, rough draft, typed-up first draft/revision, final draft), if applicable

 

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