“It’s a Mastery Monday!” English III November 25, 2013 Mr. Houghteling

AGENDA Beowulf Final Exam ~ Written Component Data Analysis of the Multiple Choice Exam will happen tomorrow.

For this section of the exam, select ONE of the following prompts For this section of the exam, select ONE of the following prompts. In your response, you must include at least 3 pieces of textual evidence to support your analysis. Option 1: Discuss how the story of Beowulf is a reflection of the clash between Anglo-Saxon/pagan and Christian cultures. Option 2: Discuss how Beowulf meets the criteria of an epic hero.

Insufficient Response Task Objectives Insufficient Response   0-4 Points Below Mastery 5-6 Points Emerging Mastery 7-8 Points Mastery 9-10 Points Objective 1: Cite strong, thorough and relevant textual evidence and explain how it connects to the central idea/theme. No evidence is given; OR None of the evidence cited supports the central idea. Student cites one piece of textual evidence but fails to explain its relevance to the central idea. Student cites two pieces of textual evidence but only partially explains their relevance to the central idea. Student provides one piece of textual evidence and explains its relevance to the central idea. Student cites thorough (at least three pieces) textual evidence and explains their relevance to the central idea. (x 2) Objective 2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Student makes more than 15 errors in capitalization, punctuation or spelling. Student makes between 11 and 15 errors in capitalization, punctuation or spelling. Student makes between 5 and 10 errors in capitalization, punctuation or spelling. Student makes no more than 4 errors in capitalization, punctuation or spelling. (x 1)