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Modern Movies as Epics 
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Take a modern movies and discuss how it can be considered an epic based on the characteristics discussed in class.
Rubric Code: R29BX7
By ddonovan
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Characteristics of the Epic

Excellent

Student draws excellent parallels between movie chosen and characteristics of the epic as outlined in class.
Good

Student draws good parallels between movie chosen and characteristics of the epic as outlined in class.
Fair

Student draws some parallels between movie chosen and characteristics of the epic as outlined in class.
Poor

Student draws no parallels between movie chosen and characteristics of the epic as outlined in class.
Content/Elaboration

Excellent

There are plenty of details used to support the focus of the paper.
Good

The paper has good elaboration but one or two places could use a little more detail.
Fair

There are several areas in the paper where more detail is needed.
Poor

The paper contains very little elaboration. Supporting details are needed throughout.
Organization

Excellent

The paper contains an introduction, body, and conclusion. Supporting paragraphs and details are arranged in a logical order and transitions are used throughout.
Good

The paper contains an introduction, body, and conclusion, and paragraphs are arranged in a logical order; however, transitions between details are missing in some places.
Fair

The paper contains an introduction, body, and conclusion, but details in the body paragraphs lack logical organization and transitions are missing.
Poor

The paper is missing either an introduction or conclusion or both, and details are not arranged in a logical order.
Focus

Excellent

The paper has a clear thesis statement and remains on topic throughout, discusses both plot of movie and how these elements are epic-like.
Good

The paper has a clear thesis and very rarely loses focus, discusses both plot of movie and how most elements are epic-like.
Fair

The paper has a clear thesis but does not stay focused, discusses plot of movie and how one element is epic-like.
Poor

The paper does not have a clear focus, and only gives summary of movie. No discussion of epic qualities
Correct Information

Excellent

All information in the paper is accurate.
Good

There are one or two details in the paper that are inaccurate.
Fair

Several details in the paper are inaccurate.
Poor

The majority of the details in the paper are inaccurate.
Language and wording

Excellent

Skillful use of vocabulary that is precise and purposeful
Good

Reasonable use of vocabulary that is precise and purposeful
Fair

Minimal use of vocabulary that is precise and purposeful
Poor

Lacks use of vocabulary that is precise and purposeful
Conventions and Format

Excellent

A proper heading was used. The paper was typed in the correct font with correct spacing. There were very few errors in grammar and mechanics.
Good

A proper heading was used. The paper was typed in the correct font with correct spacing. There were several errors in grammar and mechanics. OR Contains very few errors in grammar and mechanics but does not follow all rules for format.
Fair

Followed all rules of format, but the paper is filled with errors in grammar and mechanics.
Poor

The paper does not follow all of the rules for format and contains numerous errors in grammar and mechanics.




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