Narrative Poem: A poem that tells a story. The Odyssey, while an epic, is also a narrative poem.
Assignment: Using your prior knowledge about a hero (real, movie, comic book, etc.), tell the story of the hero’s origin or of a great battle with one of the hero’s main adversaries.
Requirements:
¨Tells a story of one specific event in the hero’s life
¨Is formatted like a poem, with a clear and consistent rhyme scheme
¨Consists of at least 20 lines
¨Final draft is typed and pays attention to spacing/use of stanzas
See the following rubric:
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Indicator/Point Value
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Description
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Instructor Comments
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Indicator: Poem focuses on epic poem content.
Point Value: 35
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- Poem reflects one specific event in the hero’s life
- Poem contains all elements necessary in a narrative poem including character, setting, conflict, and plot.
- Poem contains rising action, a climax, and falling action
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Indicator: Poem contains poetic elements.
Point Value: 35
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- Poem is at least 20 lines
- Poem is formatted appropriately for poetry
- Final draft contains at least 3 separate stanzas
- Poetic elements of rhythm, rhyme, compact language, and attention to sound are present.
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Indicator: Poem maintains correct formatting.
Point Value: 15
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- 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font
- One inch margins
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Indicator: Poem demonstrates correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Point Value: 15
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- Poem is free of spelling or word use errors.
- All proper nouns and the beginnings of sentences are capitalized appropriately.
- All other standard English grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.
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