Prompt
Prompt: Who is a hero you know or have read of that you would consider Epic? Use examples of what an Epic Hero is from Gilgamesh.

Use the R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy linked and explained below to answer the above prompt question.

R- Restate or rephrase the prompt in your own words (make sure to include the keywords from the prompt to create your first full sentence such as "Gilgamesh" "hero" "Epic" "examples" and "read")

A- Answer the prompt in full sentence(s)

C- Cite at least one direct quote from the text that is properly formatted with quotation marks. Make sure to include the Author's last name and the page number.

E- Explain the quotation and how it connects to the prompt. State WHY you would use this quote to support your answer to the prompt and HOW it connects to the prompt. This should be 2 sentences of explanation. You MUST have an explanation after EACH quote if you use more than one quote or example.

S- Summarize your thoughts to support your answer with a concluding sentence that links back to the prompt again

A full-credit response includes a thorough analysis in which a point is made and supported by direct quotation with properly cited text-based evidence.

To help with this, use the R.A.C.E.S strategy in which each letter gets its own 1-2 sentences for a total minimum of 5 sentences. A 100% on this assignment would have around 9 sentences.

You'll be able to use this paragraph in your upcoming essay, so make sure it's good!