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Epic Poem 
After reading ""Gilgamesh" you will compose your own epic.
Rubric Code: L2XA5WA
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Title

Excellent

The student has created a title page with:
1. A title (the more creative the better)
2. Author name
3. An image
**Note, borrowed images need a citation with them.
Good

The student has created a title page with 2 of the 3:
1. A title (the more creative the better)
2. Author name
3. An image
Or
**Borrowed image has a citation, but it is not properly formatted.
Fair

The student has created a title page with 2 of the 3:
1. A title (the more creative the better)
2. Author name
3. An image
And
**Borrowed image has a citation, but it is not properly formatted.
Poor

The student has created a title page with only 1 of the 3.

Or there is only a title at the start of the story.
Unacceptable

There is no title or title page.
Hero's Journey

Excellent

All the main elements of the hero's journey are included in the epic.
These include, but are not limited to:
1. The departure
2. The journey
3. The return
This is where you should add the characteristics that we discussed earlier.
Good

Almost all the main elements of the hero's journey are included in the epic.
These include, but are not limited to:
1. The departure
2. The journey
3. The return
There is little said about the characteristics of the hero and the epic.
Fair

Only one of the main elements is clearly visible, but an attempt has been made at the other two.
Poor

An attempt has been made, but none of the three are clear within the epic.
Unacceptable

There has been no attempt at the hero's journey.
Required elements

Excellent

Your epic has the five basic plot elements listed below.
1. An exposition that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict
2. Rising action to develop the conflict and create tension
3. The climax, or turning point, where the hero either overcomes the conflict or fails
4. The falling action to resolve any issues and where your hero returns home
5. The resolution where the conflict comes to an end
Good

Your epic has four of the five basic plot elements listed below.
1. An exposition that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict
2. Rising action to develop the conflict and create tension
3. The climax, or turning point, where the hero either overcomes the conflict or fails
4. The falling action to resolve any issues and where your hero returns home
5. The resolution where the conflict comes to an end
Fair

Your epic has three of the five basic plot elements listed below.
1. An exposition that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict
2. Rising action to develop the conflict and create tension
3. The climax, or turning point, where the hero either overcomes the conflict or fails
4. The falling action to resolve any issues and where your hero returns home
5. The resolution where the conflict comes to an end
Poor

Your epic has two of the five basic plot elements listed below.
1. An exposition that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict
2. Rising action to develop the conflict and create tension
3. The climax, or turning point, where the hero either overcomes the conflict or fails
4. The falling action to resolve any issues and where your hero returns home
5. The resolution where the conflict comes to an end
Unacceptable

Your epic has one of the five basic plot elements listed below.
1. An exposition that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict
2. Rising action to develop the conflict and create tension
3. The climax, or turning point, where the hero either overcomes the conflict or fails
4. The falling action to resolve any issues and where your hero returns home
5. The resolution where the conflict comes to an end
Characters

Excellent

You have a well defined hero and antagonist.

You can go as in depth as you want, but at minimum you have to tell me who her she and what makes your hero a hero. This will be embedded in the story.
Good

You have a defined hero and antagonist.
Fair

You have a hero and antagonist.
Poor

You have characters, but it is unclear who is who.
Unacceptable

Either there are no clear characters or your wrote an analytical essay.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

There are very few (three or fewer) errors in the writing. The student has clearly proofread their writing.
Good

There are a few (five or fewer) errors in the writing. The student could do with another round of proofreading.
Fair

There are many (eight or fewer) errors in the writing. The student might want to proofread a bit harder.
Poor

There are several errors (nine or more) in the writing. It looks like the student did a quick look over and didn't really check.
Unacceptable

There are so many errors that the paper cannot be read. The student wrote it just to get a grade.




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