Telemakhos Essay and Images
Due Dates: Outline Fri, Oct 9. Rough draft Mon, Oct 12. Final paper and images Tues, Oct 13.
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Part I: Essay
Prompt: How does Telemakhos change through Athena’s intervention in his life?
Length: 4 paragraphs (approximately 1-2 pages).
Format: Introduction, 2 body paragraphs that include supporting quotes, conclusion.
Grading: The essay counts for 80% of the grade. See the rubric below for expectations.
Part II: Images
Prompt: Find or create images to depict how Telemakhos is at the beginning of the epic before Athena’s
intervention compared to how he is afterwards. The images should be the visual representation of the
changes you discuss in your essay.
Format: Label one image “before” and the other “after”. Provide a 1-3 sentence explanation to accompany
each picture. The pictures may be on the same page or separate pages.
Presentation: You will share your images with the class and explain them.
Grading: The images count for 20% of the grade, so pay attention to detail, neatness, etc. Bonus points are
possible for outstanding original artwork. See the rubric below for expectations.
Name:
The Odyssey: Telemakhos Essay and Images
Possible
points
MLA Style
Quote
Sandwich
Basic Essay Elements
ESSAY RUBRIC
Introduction:
Title, author, background, clear thesis statement
Body Paragraphs: Accurate and insightful explanation of how Telemakhos
changes. Addresses prompt with supporting details and arguments.
Conclusion:
Restates the main point; answers the “so what” questions.
Organization: Logical flow of ideas from introduction to conclusion. Good topic
sentences and transitions. Paragraphs are focused.
Mechanics/Style:
Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Formal writing style.
Paper format requirements:
typed, 12 pt Times New Roman font, double spaced, 1” margins
Context: Orients the reader to what is going on in the story at the time of the
quote being focused on. When applicable, includes who is saying or thinking the
quote. Leads into the quote naturally (doesn’t just plop it in the middle).
Analysis: Explains to the audience the significance of the quote, including what it
reveals about a character, how the quote relates to the themes of the story, the
connotations of specific words in the quote, etc. Makes insightful inferences.
Correct quote punctuation and citation:
For example: “Quote” (author #).
Work Cited entry and correct format:
Homer. The Odyssey. Trans. Robert Fitzgerald. New York: Farrar, Straus and
Giroux, 1998.
10
TOTAL POINTS
80
20
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
IMAGES RUBRIC
Possible
points
Visual Design: Accurate to the character, symbolic. Design is clear and neat (drawing
or pictures). Evidence of creativity, effort, and attention to detail.
10
Written Explanation: Detailed and thoughtful explanation for images.
TOTAL POINTS
Total Points for Essay and Images
Points
received
10
20
100
Points
received
Telemakhos Essay and Images
Essay Outline Format:
I.
Introduction
a. Title, author
b. Relevant background information
c.
brief plot summary
d. Thesis statement
II.
Body paragraph #1 (before/without Athena)
a. Topic sentence (main point)
b. Introduction to quote
c.
Quote
d. Analysis of quote (explain how it proves your point, what it shows about the character, etc.)
III.
Body paragraph #2 (after/with Athena)
a. Topic sentence (main point)
b. Introduction to quote
c.
Quote
d. Analysis of quote (explain how it proves your point, what it shows about the character, etc.)
IV.
Conclusion
a. Restates main point in a different way
b. Draws interesting conclusions
c.
Answers the question: so what? Why does this matter? Why is it important?
Review: MLA Style
1. Read Ch. 31, “Integrating Literary Quotations,” (p. 116-118) in A Pocket Style Manual. Pay special
attention to the rules for integrating literary quotations from poems (on page 118). Since The
Odyssey is an epic poem, you will use this format.
2. Look at Ch. 32b (p. 131) in A Pocket Style Manual for an example of how to do a Work Cited entry.
Please note that The Odyssey has a translator.
Review: Ingredients in a Quote Sandwich
1. Context: This is where you orient your audience to what is going on in the story at the time of the
quote you are focusing on. When applicable, include who is saying or thinking the quote. Lead into
the quote naturally. Do not write “The quote I chose to focus on is…” See the examples from
“Integrating Literary Quotations” (p. 116-118) in A Pocket Style Manual.
2. Juicy Quote: The quote should support the main point you are making in that paragraph and support
your overall thesis. Be sure to choose a quote that is not simply stating a fact. Choose a quote that
has lots of delicious meaning—a quote that allows you (through your analysis) to show off your talents
as a reader.
3. Analysis: Explain to your audience the significance of the quote and how it proves your point.
Consider things such as what the quote reveals about a character, how the quote relates to the
themes of the story, the connotations of specific words in the quote, etc. Make inferences!