ENGLISH 4
BEOWULF
9-25-12
***REVIEW HOMEWORK: Research the qualities of Odysseus from the epic tale The Odyssey. Compare and contrast those qualities. Discuss the similarities and differences in composition form.***
OBJECTIVE: By the end of today’s lesson SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis
Anglo – Saxon Literary works BEOWULF seeking 80% mastery.
DO NOW Meata Cognitive Free Write: A universal theme is a point that a writer is trying to make in a work of literature. Some Universal Themes are (1) Love (2) Hate (3) Fear (4) Family (5) Honor (6) Pride (7) Valor (8) Deceit etc. Identify a major theme in Beowulf. Then discuss examples of the theme you’ve identified by pulling examples from the text. Develop your responses in composition form.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Compare and Contrast the themes presented in the book and in the movie. Critique the movie only in the sense of plot, setting, character and action. Present your critiques in well written composition form. (2)Oral Reading Exercises pages 43-48
GUIDED PRACTICE: Define the word motif on page 1424. What recurring motifs
repeat itself in “The Final Battle?” What in your opinion
is the writer’s purpose for using these motifs?
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Focus in on any of the battles that BEOWULF encounters.
Rewrite those battles in the same way that a sportscaster
who announce a championship boxing match or wrestling
match.
CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING: Students will demonstrate a show of hands for all
who understands this assignment.
EXIT TICKET : Read lines 715 to 725 on page 45. Know that an important element of
The Anglo-Saxon worldview was the concept of fate (wyrd).
Specifically, the Anglo-Saxons believed that a hero could postpone
death through personal bravery but that fate eventually would win out.
How does fate play a part in any of BEOWULF’S battles?
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