UNIT FIVE ASSIGNMENTS 5.1 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 1 st writing assignment in this unit; so, save as “ 5.1 Constructed Response.” Thanks.

Your Name Mrs. Beasley English II 5 March 2014 The Odyssey: A Character Sketch In “The Odyssey” by Homer, ____ is a ______ character.

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.