Homer’s Iliad

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Text Analysis I

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Topics for Text Analysis I - Choose ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. What glimpses do we get from Homer’s Iliad of the respective roles of men in society? How do those differ from the roles of women in Greek society? What values would these poems have taught young children? Use Homer’s Iliad in Primary Resources, Chapter 3.

2. According to Plato’s Socrates in The Apology of Socrates, what accusations have been levied against him, and why? In refuting these accusations, what does Socrates reveal about his fundamental intellectual belief and methods? Why do you think many of Socrates’ contemporaries found his views so threatening? Use Plato’s Apology in Primary Resources, Chapter 3.

3. What does Caesar’s description, in The Gallic War, reveal about the technology of war at the time? How did Caesar use this technology to his advantage? What does Caesar’s portrait of Vercingetorix suggest about Roman attitudes toward non-Romans? Although Caesar wrote The Gallic War to describe his own deeds, he uses “he” (the third person) instead of “I” (the first person) in telling his story. Why do you think he made this choice? Does his use of the third person give you more confidence, or less, in the truth of his account? In writing this account, how do you think Caesar intended to shape his public image and why? Use Caesar, Gallic War in Primary Resources, Chapter 5.

4. According to Tacitus, why do the Germans fight with their families close by? What does this reveal about Germanic society? What does the excerpt tell us about German and Roman society? How does Rome view the “other”? What are the most important features of Germanic society and what aspects does Tacitus admire and why? Use Tacitus On Germanic Tribes in Primary Resources, Chapter 6.

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Adam Almarhoon

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Writing Rubric

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Criteria Ratings Pts

20.0 pts

20.0 pts

20.0 pts

10.0 pts

Argument

Ability to create a clear and critical argument

20.0 pts Exemplary

Clear and concise thesis statement and each paragraph begins with a topic sentence that makes a claim.

17.0 pts Good

Mostly clear and concise thesis statement and each paragraph begins with a topic sentence that makes a claim.

10.0 pts Proficient

Missing some topic sentences and/or somewhat unclear thesis statement.

0.0 pts Below Expectation

No clear thesis and no topic sentences. Very descriptive.

Evidence

Ability use evidence effectively to support the argument

20.0 pts Exemplary

Effective use of evidence from the text that is relevant to the argument

17.0 pts Good

Mostly effective use of evidence from the text that is relevant to the argument

10.0 pts Proficient

Somewhat effective use of evidence

0.0 pts Below Expectation

Ineffective use of evidence and/or no evidence

Critical Analysis

Ability to interpret evidence and demonstrate critical analysis

20.0 pts Exemplary

The student demonstrated through interpretation how argument was supported by the evidence.

17.0 pts Good

The student mostly demonstrated through interpretation how argument was supported by the evidence.

10.0 pts Proficient

The student has somewhat interpreted the evidence to support their argument, but mostly assertion or description

0.0 pts No Marks

Summary or description of text rather than interpretation and analysis

Organization

Organization of paper

10.0 pts Exemplary

Content was clearly thought-out and presented in a logical format. Information flowed well, with clear links between paragraphs and ideas.

7.0 pts Good

Content was mostly thought-out and presented in a logical format. Information flowed well, with clear links between paragraphs and ideas.

5.0 pts Proficient

Content was mostly well thought-out and presented with some linkages provided between paragraphs and ideas.

0.0 pts No Marks

Content was not well presented and format was illogical and difficult to read. Ideas are scattered with no linkages between content provided.

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Total Points: 100.0

Criteria Ratings Pts

20.0 pts

10.0 pts

Referencing

Ability to properly locate and cite evidence

20.0 pts Exemplary

Proper citations of ancient sources and all references to the text are cited.

17.0 pts Good

Mostly proper citations of ancient sources and all references to the text are cited.

10.0 pts Proficient

Citations are mostly free of errors and/or most references to the text are cited

0.0 pts No Marks

Incomplete and/or missing references

Mechanics of writing

10.0 pts Exemplary

Submission is grammatically correct with rare misspellings. Use of language is appropriate for the recommended audience. Avoids personal pronouns and contractions.

7.0 pts Good

Few errors in spelling and grammar. Use of language is sometimes inappropriate for the recommended audience.

3.0 pts Proficient

Some errors in spelling and grammar. Use of language is sometimes inappropriate for the recommended audience.

0.0 pts No Marks

Poor spelling and grammar. Use of language inappropriate for the recommended audience.