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Beowulf
Warm-up: what are the characteristics
of an epic poem?
Enrichment Activity
• Take out vocabulary words.
• Using your list of words, select ten that you
feel comfortable with using.
• Create a comic strip using the ten words.
• The comic should be at least 6 BOXES!!
• This should be finished at home if need be
and turned in 2/12. NO LATE WORK
ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pair Share
• What qualities of an epic hero did you see in
the trailer of Beowulf?
Historical Content
• Anonymous poet lived between 7th century AD
and the 10th century.
• Poem was written in Northern Europe.
• Written in Old English.
• Story centers around the Danes ( Denmark) and
the Geats (Sweden).
• The sole surviving copy of the poem dates from
the year 1000 recorded by monks.
• Today the manuscript is housed in the British
Library.
Example of Old English
1-21
HWÆT, WE GAR-DEna in geardagum,
þeodcyninga þrym gefrunon,
hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon!
oft Scyld Scefing sceaþena þreatum,
monegum mægþum meodosetla ofteah,
egsode eorlas, syððanærest wearð
feasceaft funden; he þæs frofre gebad,
weox under wolcnum weorðmyndum þah,
oð þæt him æghwylc ymbsittendra
ofer hronrade hyran scolde,
gomban gyldan; þæt wæs god cyning!
Ðæm eafera wæs æfter cenned
geong in geardum, þone God sende
folce to frofre; fyrenðearfe ongeat,
þe hie ær drugon aldorlease
lange hwile; him þæs Liffrea,
wuldres Wealdend woroldare forgeaf,
Beowulf wæs breme --- blæd wide sprang--Scyldes eafera Scedelandum in.
Swa sceal geong guma gode gewyrcean,
fromum feohgiftumon fæder bearme,
Brief Summary of The Text
• Beowulf is a Geat warrior who crosses the sea
to defeat the monster, Grendel, who is
terrorizing the Danes.
• Beowulf later returns to his homeland to
succeed his uncle as king of the Geats.
Scavenger Hunt
• Use your smart phones or computers (if
applicable) to look up information.
• Use this URL to access document online:
http://christyrivers.wordpress.com/2010/08/1
7/beowulf-scavenger-hunt/
• Follow link. Each question will include a
hyperlink to another webpage that will
provide the information needed to answer the
question.
Guided Reading Questions D1
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In lines 19-29 Grendel is said to have descended from Cain? How
does this indicate that Grendel is evil?
What does the kenning “hell-forged hands” in line 64 suggest about
Grendel?
How does the poet establish the theme of good vs. evil in lines 7985?
What words and phrases does the poet use to establish Grendel as a
fear-some creature?
Read the lines 109-124. What traits of an epic hero does he appear
to possess?
Why does Beowulf insist that “my hands alone shall fight for me”?
Hrothgar delivers a long speech to Beowulf in lines 190-224. What
values are reflected in this speech?
Reading
• After responding to D1 Guided Reading
Questions, read the next three sections (pg
50-61).
• If time, respond to D2 questions.
• Translation sheet is also part of the Beowulf
packet. Questions are on back!!!!
GRQ D2
1. In lines 247-257 what specific details suggest that
Grendel is pure evil?
2. In what ways is Beowulf’s encounter with Grendel
similar to other monster clashes you’ve read or seen?
3. What striking images does the poet use to bring the
narrative to life?
4. Answer questions 1-4 on page 54.
5. In lines 464-474 what details of the battle and its
setting are characteristic of an epic?
6. Answer questions 1-3 on page 61.
Translation D2
Read the various translations of the scene
with Grendel and Beowulf and answer the
questions.
Warm-up/Quick Write
What about Beowulf makes him an ideal
candidate for the position being advertised by
the Queen?
Beowulf Letter of Recommendation
Prewriting—
1. Jot down several key characteristics of Beowulf
that would make him an ideal candidate.
2. Find quotes in the text that support these
characteristics.
3. Next to each quote, write a brief description of
what is being said.
4. Find three-kennings that illustrate the qualities
of Beowulf being showcased.
SLC Groups Period 3
Group 1:
Jerson, Giselle, Ashley, Chris N.
Group 2:
Kevin, Zhaukiah, Jalen, Orlando, Nadialee
Group 3:
Jihad, Mauricio, Sindy, Eddyn, Dulce
Group 4:
Chris B, James, Rene, Destiny
Group 5:
Ana, Lorenzo, Rosa, Dazmen, Precious
Graphic Novel Requirements D2
1. Must depict one scene from each of the
selections covered in Beowulf.
2. Scene must be visually detailed and include
some text.
3. All 8 vocabulary words in context must be
included.
4. Due: 9/12. Graded as a project.
Homework D2
1. Finish translation sheet if needed.
2. Graphic novel.
GRQ D3
Please start these questions
immediately.
1. What imagergy does the poet use to set the stage for
Beowulf’s battle with the dragon?
2. How does Wiglaf’s speech show that he is different
from his comrades?
3. Does Wiglaf qualify as an epic hero?
4. What theme do the lines 768-778 suggest?
5. Why is it important that Beowulf leave a legacy
behind?
6. What does Wiglaf’s speech (lines 851-862) tell you
about the importance of honor and the consequences
of dishonorable behavior?
Homework D3
1. Review notes and complete worksheet.
2. QUIZ tomorrow after reading Mourning
Beowulf.
Reading Quiz
1. Identify three deeds and traits of Beowulf that
make him an epic hero?
2. How does Beowulf convey the conflict of good
and evil? Be sure to include how Beowulf dies in
your discussion.
3. How might have kennings in Beowulf helped the
poet to convey the meaning of the narrative?
4. How did Christianity influence the poet and the
narrative?
Lines 474-478
Then he saw
The mighty water witch, and swung his sword,
His ring-marked blade, straight at her head;
The iron sang its fierce song,
Sang Beowulf’s strength. But her guest…