Week 1 JournalA myth is a story that embodies a particular conception of the human condition. In the Odyssey, life is represented as a journey. Mythology scholar Joseph Campbell thought all myths foll
Description:
Total Possible Score: 10.00
Describes One Obstacle That Odysseus Meets in His Journey and How He Overcame It
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively describes one obstacle that Odysseus meets in his journey and how he overcame it. The description is focused and compellingly recounted.
Proficient - Describes one obstacle that Odysseus meets in his journey and how he overcame it. The description is focused and adequately recounted.
Basic - Superficially describes one obstacle that Odysseus meets in his journey and how he overcame it. The description may be unfocused or include extraneous or insufficient details to make the story intelligible.
Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one obstacle that Odysseus meets in his journey and how he overcame it; however, the description may be unclear, inaccurate or include vague references to the story.
Non-Performance - The journal does not describe an obstacle that Odysseus meets in his journey and how he overcame it.
Discusses One Obstacle From Personal Experience With Clear Connection to the Journey of Odysseus
Total: 5.00
Distinguished - Insightfully discusses one obstacle from personal experience with clear connection to the journey of Odysseus. The discussion is focused and compellingly recounted.
Proficient - Discusses one obstacle from personal experience with clear connection to the journey of Odysseus. The discussion is focused and adequately recounted.
Basic - Superficially discusses one obstacle from personal experience with minimal connection to the journey of Odysseus. The discussion may be unfocused and include extraneous or insufficient details to make the story intelligible.
Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss one obstacle from personal experience; however, there is no connection to the journey of Odysseus.
Non-Performance - The journal does not discuss an obstacle from personal experience.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
