I Need a Hero: an Examination of the Characters in Paradise Lost

• Introduction
• Task
• Process
• Evaluation
• Conclusion
• Credits


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Evaluation

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Depth of Individual Research	Did not find information concerning assigned character from outside Milton's poem.	Located character and found relevant information to present to your group.	Located stories and common beliefs about a character with detailed examples of that characters personality.	Found historical literary analysis of a character based on his/her presence in other literary works.
Presentation of Argument	Did not  make a defined stance or an understandable argument for any character in the poem.	Made a stance, but was unable to support it with evidence from any source. Presentation was unclear and scattered.	Argument was well presented and well supported by Paradise Lost. Need to use more outside proofs and form a more complete character analysis.	Argument was well thought through and convincing. Evidence from outside sources and the text are used smoothly to defend your stance.
Participation in Group Work and Presentation	Stand uninvolved while the rest of the group presents. Can not answer questions about general concepts.	Involve yourself in the presentation but lacks an understanding towards the work that has been done.	Give quality information to the group and during the presentation.  Can contribute useful and  interesting information.	Give interesting information and are able to answer questions and display knowledge past what is on your notes.
Display of Knowledge Pertaining to Subject Matter	Are lost in your topic. Never give information pertaining to your topic.	Touch on you subject character, but does not give any background information. Does not tie information into the poem.	Uses information from research to relate to information in the poem. Are comfortable straying from notes to give more information when necessary.	Is able to talk freely on the subject character without being stuck on a script. Can answer questions and explain points in your own words.