Anglo-Saxon Epic Project Assignment Sheet
Directions: After understanding the various types of Anglo-Saxon literature, students will complete an epic project that identifies the various characteristics of an epic appearing in Beowulf. Use the following directions to successfully complete the project:
The project will have 10 slides—one for each epic characteristic
Students can use any kind of presentation software desired (Prezi, PowerPoint, Emaze, etc.)
The information on each slide should be a well-developed paragraph
Each epic characteristic will serve as the topic sentence for each paragraph
Each topic sentence (epic characteristic) must then be supported by cited evidence from the text
Each paragraph must include an analysis that shows how the evidence fully supports the topic sentence
Each slide must have an image that corresponds to the epic characteristic and include other creative elements
MLA format must be present
Proofreading Checklist: Look for the following errors when proofreading
Spelling errors
Comma, Semi-Colon, and Colon errors
MLA format errors
Fragment and Run-On errors
Apostrophe errors
Remember the following requirements while polishing the final project:
Introduction
Paragraph form
Proper thesis statement
Topic sentences that relate to the thesis statement
On topic development and transitions
Evidence that supports claims
Integrated evidence
Correct in-text citations
Analysis of evidence that does not summarize
Conclusion sentences for each body paragraph
Conclusion paragraph that does not summarize
Proper Works Cited page