<p>Name:______Ms. Thompson Period______</p><p>Beowulf Expository Essay</p><p>Assignment: An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society. Using examples and quotations from the text to support your thesis statement (overall argument), analyze the ways in which Beowulf manifests the features of a literary epic and exemplifies an epic hero. You may choose to compare and/or contrast him to other heroes, but it is not a requirement. </p><p>REMEMBER Epics often:  Concern eternal human problems such as the conflict between GOOD and EVIL  Are written or told on a grand scale and often in ceremonial style</p><p>An Epic Hero:  is a “LARGER THAN LIFE PERSON” who embodies the highest ideals of his culture  embodies LOYALTY, VALOR/ COURAGE, SENSE OF JUSTICE, DIGNITY, PERSISTENCE, and many other traits of his culture and time period.  usually undertakes a QUEST/ JOURNEY to achieve something of great value to themselves or society  “ LIVE ON AFTER DEATH”…meaning they are forever remembered by those who live after them…achieving a type of IMMORTALITY  Is not a “Superman” with magical powers, but a “REGULAR” human (sometimes part god/part human) whose aspirations and accomplishments set him/her apart  Overcomes great obstacles/opponents but maintains HUMANITY  experiences typical HUMAN EMOTIONS/ FEELINGS, yet is able to master and control these human traits to a greater degree than a typical person  It is often necessary for the epic hero to connect/make contact with “LESSER” humans in order to succeed</p><p>DUE DATES: Pre-Writing and Outline: Friday, 11/15 (end of period) Rough Draft: Monday, 11/18 (by end of period) Final Draft: Friday, 11/22</p><p>All to be Submitted electronically, via Google Drive OUTLINE FORMAT*</p><p>Creative Title</p><p>I. Introduction a. Hook Sentence: ______b. Thesis Statement (Argument): ______II. Body Paragraph I Topic Sentence: ______a. Supporting Detail/Evidence #1 ______b. Supporting Detail/Evidence #2 ______c. Supporting Detail/Evidence #3 ______III. Body Paragraph II Topic Sentence: ______a. Supporting Detail/Evidence #1 ______b. Supporting Detail/Evidence #2 ______c. Supporting Detail/Evidence #3 ______IV. Body Paragraph III Topic Sentence: ______a. Supporting Detail/Evidence #1 ______b. Supporting Detail/Evidence #2 ______c. Supporting Detail/Evidence #3 ______V. Conclusion</p><p>**Note: This is a general guide and the bare minimum expectations. You may include more body paragraphs and/or supporting details if you wish.</p><p>Hints:  Hook-Sentence- grabs the reader’s attention  Thesis Statements- tell the audience your major claim and what you plan on arguing for the rest of your paper  Topic Sentences- should ALL relate back to thesis statement  Supporting Details/Evidence- act as your examples to support your claim (statistics, quotes, facts, examples, opinions, personal observations and experiences, etc.)—they prove you know what you’re talking about!</p><p>Your overall essay will be graded based on the above criteria, so it is in in your best interest to create a solid outline. The better your outline, the easier the paper will be to write. </p><p>Rubric: Pre-Write- 5 points Outline- 25 points (viewed for completion; content will be evaluated in final draft) Rough Draft- 20 points Total= 50 points Final Draft= 50 points (100 points total)</p>