A Journey's End Assessment
Step 1: Type the final draft of your hero's journey narrative in the space provided. Remember, your narrative should include:
at least 500 words
a hero protagonist that embodies at least three traits of an epic hero
a hero's journey plot that contains at least four phases of the hero's journey
an established point of view that is consistent throughout
the use of narrative techniques to enhance the characters, conflict, and setting
a universal theme that is developed throughout the narrative and revealed in the resolution
proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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Step 2: Answer each of the following reflection questions in at least 2-3 complete sentences.
Protagonist How does your protagonist embody at least three characteristics of the epic hero archetype? Explain each.

Plot Which four parts of the hero's journey archetype are found within your narrative? Explain each.

Theme What is the universal theme of your narrative? Explain how you developed this theme.

A Journey's End Rubric
On Target Almost There Needs Improvement
Hero's Journey Archetype
(20 points) 20-16 points

The narrative clearly exhibits the hero's journey archetype by incorporating at least 4 of the 12 characteristics of a hero's journey.

15-12 points

The narrative mostly exhibits the hero's journey archetype by incorporating 2-3 of the 12 characteristics of a hero's journey.

11-0 points

The narrative unsuccessfully exhibits the hero's journey archetype. Only 1 or none of the 12 characteristics of a hero's journey are present.


Epic Hero Archetype
(15 points) 15-12 points

The narrative clearly exhibits the epic hero archetype by incorporating at least 3 traits of an epic hero.
11-9 points

The narrative mostly exhibits the epic hero archetype by incorporating 2 traits of an epic hero.
8-0 points

The narrative unsuccessfully exhibits the epic hero archetype. Only 1 or none of the traits of an epic hero are present.

Organization
(15 points) 15-12 points

The narrative clearly follows a standard plot structure, with the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution each achieving their purpose.
11-9 points

The narrative mostly follows a standard plot structure, but traditional elements of the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution may be underdeveloped.
8-0 points

The narrative unsuccessfully follows a standard plot structure. Elements of the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution may be missing.

Point of View
(15 points) 15-12 points

The narrative clearly establishes and maintains a consistent point of view that strengthens the story.
11-9 points

The narrative mostly establishes a point of view, but it may be inconsistent from one section to the next.
8-0 points

The narrative unsuccessfully establishes a point of view, which weakens the story.

Universal Theme
(15 points) 15-12 points

The narrative clearly develops a universal theme throughout the narrative and reveals it in the resolution.
11-9 points

The narrative mostly develops a universal theme throughout the narrative and reveals it in the resolution.
8-0 points

The narrative unsuccessfully develops a universal theme, and/or it is not revealed in the narrative's resolution.

Reflection
(15 points) 15-12 points

Each reflection question was clearly reflected on and thoroughly explained. 11-9 points

Reflection questions were mostly reflected on and somewhat explained. 8-0 points

Reflection questions were vaguely reflected on or missing.
Grammar
(15 points) 15-12 points
There are virtually no spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
11-9 points

There are a few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. 8-0 points

There are several spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.