Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Le Morte d’ Arthur Essay Test
50 points
Essay Choice A:
“Sir Gawain the Green Knight” and “Le Morte d’Arthur” are some of the best known examples of Medieval
Romances. Using your textbook and the handouts you’ve been given, write a 3-5 paragraph essay describing 1
characteristic of the Medieval Romance genre represented in each. Your essay may be handwritten or typed.
Essay Choice B:
Using your textbook and the handouts you’ve been given, select either “Sir Gawain the Green Knight” or “Le Morte
d’ Arthur” and write a 3-5 paragraph essay discussing 3 characteristics of the Medieval Romance evident in the text.
Your essay may be handwritten or typed.
Gawain & Arthur Essay Test Grade Sheet
30 points
Quality Introduction and conclusion with clear thesis
Mentions title(s) and author(s) in 1st paragraph
Supports ideas with reasons and explanations
Supports with cited quotes and specific references to the text
Sentence correctness & variety
Clear, convincing, & concise
Organized
Correctness and style
Double spaced
1” margins
1 side of paper only
Title
Name, Period, Date in upper right corner
Name:
Period:
Date:
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Bonus:
Discuss additional applicable literary element(s)
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