TWo Knights
Comparison Essay
Writing Project
Objective:
The purpose of this writing activity is to take a closer look at Medieval heroes; review
the literature in this unit; develop skills of comparison and contrast; practice the writing process; and
develop written expression.
Directions:
Following the ABCDE method of essay writing, write a formal essay defining what
makes a hero.
Grading:
Final writing projects will earn points for prewriting, drafting, editing steps, class
writing and grammar goals, and creativity, as well as content quality and accuracy.
The Prompt:
Choose two knightly heroes we read about in this course and compare and contrast them in a formal
essay. Your essay must include a clear description of both Medieval heroes, provide at least three
specific points of comparison, and use examples from the reading. Finally, you will need to follow all
of your class grammar and writing rules.
My prewriting is due on ___________.
My first draft is due on __________.
My final project is due on __________.
The Rubric:
Prewriting (ABC Prewriting, Drafts, and editing steps)
9 Points
Usage & Mechanics (Final Essay Form and Grammar Goals PWR 1-20)
9 Points
Composition & Content (Overall Final Essay Quality & Content Goals)
9 Points
Written Expression
Total Points
3 Points
30 Points
A-B-C-D-Essay Prewriting
Choose two knightly heroes we read about in this course and compare and contrast them in a formal
essay. Your essay must include a clear description of both Medieval heroes, provide at least three
specific points of comparison, and use examples from the reading. Finally, you will need to follow all
of your class grammar and writing rules.
Attack- Attack your prompt. Identify all of the verbs and turn it into a checklist.
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Choose two______________________________________________________________
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Compare and ____________ ________________________________________________
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Include _________________________________________________________________
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Provide_________________________________________________________________
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Use___ _________________________________________________________________
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Follow _________________________________________________________________
Brainstorm- Take time to use some method to brainstorm by jotting down ideas, listing,
drawing, webbing, freewriting, or etc. about what you might include in this piece. For this assignment, all
papers must include a completed Venn Diagram showing the similarities and differences between the two
chosen knights.
Choose your order- Choose the elements from your brainstorm you want to include in your
piece and create a plan for its order or organization. For this assignment, all papers must include an detailed
copy of one of the two outlines or plans below.
Introduction Paragraph
Introduction Paragraph
Knight #1 Paragraph
(with specifics one, two, and three)
Specific Paragraph #1
(with examples for Knight 1 and Knight 2)
Knight #2 Paragraph
(with specifics one, two, and three)
Conclusion Paragraph
or
Specific Paragraph #2
(with examples for Knight 1 and Knight 2)
Specific Paragraph #3
(with examples for Knight 1 and Knight 2)
Conclusion Paragraph
Draft – Draft your ideas into as well formed of a piece as you can. Remember that the better your
draft is the more helpful your editors can be and the better your final will be.
Examine for Errors and Edit- When you edit, evaluate your piece, check for errors,
and change what needs improving. It is always a good idea to review your own work more than once and
have someone else help you edit it too. Just make sure you fulfill the class requirements for your
grammar and writing goals.
Name
Period
Name
Knight Essay Grade Sheet
Requirement
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
Period
Knight Essay Grade Sheet
Requirement
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
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Prewriting
 ABC Prewriting
Prewriting
 ABC Prewriting
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3
/
3

Draft(s)
/
2

Draft(s)
/
2

Editing
/
4

Editing
/
4
9
Usage & Mechanics
 Final Essay Form and
Grammar Goals (PWR 1-6)
/
9
/
9
Usage & Mechanics
 Final Essay Form and
Grammar Goals (PWR 1-6)
/
Composition & Content
 Overall Final Essay
Quality & Content Goals
/
9
Composition & Content
 Overall Final Essay
Quality & Content Goals
Written Expression
/
3
Written Expression
/
3
Total
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30
Total
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30