End of Beowulf

January 27, 2015

E.Q: How does the author impact the story?

Obj: I can identify how author's purpose impacts the story.

Starter:
 Listen to Katy Perry's Roar.
How does this song personify the ideas of an unlikely hero.
 How does this relate to other unlikely hero tales.

Vocabulary:

Beowulf Vocabulary     

Activity:

1.  Finish Beowulf

Read pages 18-24

Discussion

Why does Beowulf fight the dragon?

What role does Wiglaf play?

What is your opinion on the ending?

 

2.  Translation

At your tables, you will come up with an alternative ending to Beowulf.

Create a skit that will last approx 2 minutes.

Each person must contribute by either creating the script or acting.

 

3.  Reflection

How did your ending differ from the original?

Which version did you like more?

As a group, write a 1/2-1 page reflection on how your version differed from the original.  

 

Time Permitting

4.  Unlikely Heroes

Finish what you started yesterday.

Select an article of your choice that shows moments of courage or unlikely heroes.

Write a TPEQEA explaining how that person over came odds and succeeded as a hero.

 

Closure:

Be honest.  What was your overall opinion of the epic poem?

 

Homework

Don't forget your benchmarks and unlikely hero TPEQEA paragraph are due tomorrow!