Chivalry 500 Word Essay

500 Word Essay on Chivalry

Due:  

Task:  Choose one of the topics below to think about, then write about.  Essays must be typed, double spaced, 12-font, in New Times Roman or similar.  Do not use the words "always" and "everything" more than once.

Δ       You must take notes

Δ       Organize notes into a rough draft

Δ       Then type the final draft 

All three must be turned in for credit.

Choose one of the following topics:

Δ       The ideals of chivalry live on in the real world.  Write about those ideals demonstrating your understanding of the principles of the Code of Chivalry and the Seven Knightly Virtues. Write about the person who is your “knight in shining armor.” This can be a parent, teacher, coach or friend.

Δ       From Batman to Obi-Wan Kenobi to Harry Potter, the characters in movies, television shows, and books embody the knightly virtues on many levels. Demonstrate your understanding of the ideals of chivalry by composing a character study of their favorite character as seen through the Seven Knightly Virtues. The essay should describe what the chosen character does throughout the course of the movie/story that indicates how he or she demonstrates one or more of these virtues. The essay should describe the sacrifices the character makes in order to remain true to these ideals, and how the knightly virtues are central to the conflict of the storyline.

500 Word Essay Rubric

	Angwinesque	Acceptable	Poor
Introduction & Thesis statement	5	3	1
Seven Knightly Virtues are explained	5	3	1
Details of person or character support thesis	5	3	1
Essay is creative	5	3	1
There are no grammar/spelling mistakes	5	3	1