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Beowulf: An Epic in Text Messages 
Beowulf: An Epic in Text Messages
Part A: Students work in pairs to do a close reading of a section of Seamus Heaney's Beowulf, then create a text message string between two characters in modern language, while maintaining the theme and overall development of the poem. Part B: After the teacher organizes the text messages, students present their section to the class, resulting in "Beowulf: An Epic in Text Messages." Students take notes on the presentations and use these notes to write the summary (another rubric).
Rubric Code: NX562C4
By seventh_abss
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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75 % Part A: Close Reading of Beowulf
  Not Apparent

0pts

0 pts

Poor

4pts

4 pts

Fair

6pts

6 pts

Accomplished

8pts

8 pts

Exemplary

10pts

10 pts

Content
40 %

Not Apparent

Not submitted.
Poor

Student incorrectly identifies main idea. Main events not shown or unclear. Story makes little sense.
Fair

Student identifies main idea of a passage, shows main events, meaningful sequence. Some events shown, but are incomplete or poorly sequenced.
Accomplished

Student identifies main idea of a passage, shows many important events, mostly clear sequence.
Exemplary

Student identifies main idea of a passage, shows main events, meaningful sequence.
Ideas
20 %

Not Apparent
Poor

The message seemed to be a collection of unrelated sentences and information. It was very difficult to figure out what the message was about.
Fair

Ideas were somewhat organized, but were not very clear and there were sections that didn’t make sense. It took more than one reading to figure out what the letter was about.
Accomplished

Ideas were expressed in a pretty clear manner, but the organization could have been better.
Exemplary

Ideas were expressed in a clear and organized fashion. It would be easy for the reader to figure out what the messages were about.
Word Choice
20 %

Not Apparent
Poor

Uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Unclear abbreviations, or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Fair

Uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.
Accomplished

Uses vivid words and phrases, but the words are occasionally used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Exemplary

Uses appropriate words and acronyms that suite the audience. Phrases, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced..
explain in rich vocabulary.
Grammar, mechanics, & spelling
10 %

Not Apparent
Poor

Makes more than 4 errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Fair

Makes 3-4 errors in grammar mechanics, and/or spelling
Accomplished

Makes 1-2 errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Exemplary

Makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling based on language aimed at the audience.
Length of text string
10 %

Not Apparent
Poor

Text string is between two or more characters with 3 or less entries for each character.
Fair

Text string is between two or more characters with 4 entries for each character.
Accomplished

Text string is between two or more characters with 5 entries for each character.
Exemplary

Text string is between two or more characters with 6 entries for each character.
Beowulf: An Epic in Text Messages
25 % Part B: Presentation and Presentation Notes
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Presentation
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Presentation Notes
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Keywords:
  • Beowulf, text message, IM, instant message, epic, poetry, Old English

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