Odyssey
Epic Hero Traits
Type 3
ELA-9
(12/14)
Topic: Name 2 traits of an epic hero and give examples of things Odysseus did to show these
traits throughout the Odyssey. Best Reasonable Effort is a paragraph of at least 6-8 sentences.
FCAs:
1. Begins with a topic sentence that identifies TWO of the traits of an epic hero. 2 Points
2. Paragraph gives and explains specific examples from the poem to show how Odysseus
demonstrates EACH of the 2 traits (at least 1 example per trait). 6 Points
3. Uses and underlines at least 2 transitional words/phrases. 2 Points
10 points total
Odyssey
Epic Hero Traits
Type 3
ELA-9
(12/14)
Topic: Name 2 traits of an epic hero and give examples of things Odysseus did to show these
traits throughout the Odyssey. Best Reasonable Effort is a paragraph of at least 6-8 sentences.
FCAs:
1. Begins with a topic sentence that identifies TWO of the traits of an epic hero. 2 Points
2. Paragraph gives and explains specific examples from the poem to show how Odysseus
demonstrates EACH of the 2 traits (at least 1 example per trait). 6 Points
3. Uses and underlines at least 2 transitional words/phrases. 2 Points
10 points total