In the conclusion, discuss what you would do for one day if you had your god’s, goddess’s or mythical character’s/hero’s supernatural ability(s) and/or power(s). Explain what you would do for this one day and why.

Mythology Writing Assignment

As part of the mythology unit and as the essay for the final exam, you will be responsible for a writing assignment that involves your knowledge of mythology from reading Chapters 1-12 in the Edith Hamilton book. It also may require just a bit of independent research once you narrow your topic.

Develop an academic essay in response to the mythology topic presented below.

You may want to read Chapter 22 in The Longman Writer book for a review of in-class assignments/essays.

The typed essay must have an effective introduction that allows the audience to understand what the focus of the essay is, a well-developed body section that fully supports the topic, and a conclusion that effectively wraps up the essay. The paper will be 2-3 typed pages in length (double spaced throughout with one-inch margins).

You must use first-person point of view when writing this essay. Do not use second-person (you) point of view at all.

What god, goddess or mythical character/hero do you see yourself being most like?

You are to pick a god, goddess or mythical character/hero to work with for this writing assignment.

This may require that you read a bit more about your choice in the mythology book or do a bit of research from other sources (library and/or Internet).

In the introduction, you will need to identify who you are comparing yourself with and provide a full description of your god, goddess or mythical character/hero for needed background information.

In the body section, you will need to do the following things. You will need to identify two positive character traits and one negative character trait (character flaw) you share with your god, goddess or mythical character. This will be done in three separate (well developed) paragraphs. Use SPECIFIC EXAMPLES.

In the conclusion, discuss what you would do for one day if you had your god’s, goddess’s or mythical character’s/hero’s supernatural ability(s) and/or power(s). Explain what you would do for this one day and why.

 

Evaluation Criteria

1. Does the writer answer the essay topic fully?

2. Does the essay have an introduction, body (that includes the three parts) and conclusion?

3. Is the essay well organized so that it is easy to read and understand?

4. Are specific examples from the reading/research given for support in the introduction, body section and conclusion?

5. Has the writer carefully revised and proofread the essay so that there are little or no errors that hinder the reader’s understanding?

6. Is the writing style and are mechanics up to the expectations of a college writing class?

 

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