Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Beowulf 24-28

January 21, 2015

E.Q: What is the difference between a hero, anti-hero, and villain? 
Obj: I can distinguish the differences between a hero, anti-hero, and villain.
Starter:

Review your notes from yesterday.

Do you believe Grendel's mother is a hero, anti-hero, or villain?
\Support your answer
Vocabulary:

Activity:

1.  Debate
Divide into groups based on whether you believe Grendel's mother is a hero, anti-hero, or villain.
Collaborate together to formulate an argument to support your stance,  
Select one person to articulate your case.

Everyone will get one turn to speak and then 3 minutes to rebuttal.  

Three judges will be selected at random.
They will decide who the winner is.

 
2.  Read chapters 24-28
  
Partner Read
Take turns reading the chapters out loud.
In a Google Doc, summarize each chapter in 2-3 sentences.

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With your partner create a mind map.
In the center place Beowulf.
 Include the following branches:
Alliteration
Kennings & Meanings
Characteristics of heroes, anti-heroes, and villains.
Themes
Luscious Lines

Closure:
Did your opinion of Grendel's mother change from the beginning of class?

Homework:
TPEQEA Paragraph
Based on your recent findings, determine whether Grendel's mother is a hero, anti-hero, or villain.
Use a  QUOTE from one of the articles or TedEd clip.

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