UNIT FIVE ASSIGNMENTS5.1 Constructed Response

Constructed Response Assignment

Write a constructed response essay about a character in the “Odyssey” Homer. See rubric for details about grading.

Name_____________ Period #____5.1 Constructed Response Rubric

1 point each : – Organization

• Introductory sentence and conclusion sentence. • All sentences on topic.• MLA heading, Times New Roman, Size 12, Double Spaced.

– Active Voice / appropriate diction/ sentence variety– Evidence Cited from the source. Writing based on textual

evidence.– Grammar and spelling.

Writing Process must be shown to be graded.

TYPE and TURN IN

• After you write your rough draft. Type it in MLA format. (Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced. Your final copy should have a MLA heading and a title.)

• Turn in in this order:– Rubric (on top)– Rough Draft– Typed – Grammarly Copy – Final Copy

– Note: Please save work online in your Unit 5 Portfolio. This is our 1st writing assignment in this unit; so, save as “ 5.1 Constructed Response.”

Thanks.

Your NameMrs. BeasleyEnglish II5 March 2014

The Odyssey: A Character Sketch

In “The Odyssey” by Homer, ____ is a ______ character.

Rough Draft Use your planning page to write a rough draft. Turn every “pie slice” into at least one sentence about the character you have chosen to write about. Begin with the introduction sentence and end with a truism that pertains to your essay. See guidelines for additional direction.

• 4. Describe the people who surround this character – the family – the friends – the enemies.

• 5. State the conflict which the character faces.

• 8. Truism• 7. Describe the

ending of the story and the role this character plays in how this story ends.

• 6. Give your personal opinion about this character.

•2. Give three facts about how the character looks.

•3.Give 3 facts about how n the character acts.

•1. Introduction Sentence

In “The Odyssey by Homer, ____ is a ______ character.