January 13, 2015
E.Q: How does the poem use imagery to create meaning?
Obj: I can create a visual aid to support my interpretation of the poem.
Starter:
These are all different interpretations of what Grendel looks like.
Which one is most similar to what you visualized?
Why?
Vocabulary:
Activity:
1. Beowulf
Finish Chapter 5-9
Discussion
Why do you think Hrothgar allows the Geats to help?
How does Beowulf demonstrate characteristics of a hero?
What is the significance of the tale of Brecca?
What do you think will happen between Grendel and Beowulf?
2. Chapters 10-14
Discussion
How does chapter 10 foreshadow the fight?
What is significant about the fight between Beowulf and Grendel?
What is the purpose of the story of Siegmund in chapter 13?
How has Unferth changed since the first time he was introduced?
3. Comics
Create a comic strip for your assigned chapter.
Make sure to go back to the text to cover the chapter thoroughly.
Before you begin creating the comic find 3 quotes that are significant.
(One from the beginning, middle, and end.)
Use these quotations as a basis for your comic.
While some work to create the comic, the rest of you should explain what the quote means and why you selected it as being important.
Closure:
How does the battle between Grendel and Beowulf reinforce the idea of Beowulf as a true hero?
Homework:
Heroes
When did you do accomplish something you thought was impossible?
When did you overcome the odds?
Write a one page story of how you are your own personal hero.
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