Beowulf

= Beowulf Heroes and Epics =

Heroic Characteristics

 * ====What makes a hero today? Brainstorm a list of characteristics you believe a hero MUST have.====


 * ====Who are some people whom you consider to be heroes? Brainstorm a list of either specific or generic people that you would classify as heroes. Then write a brief explanation for why you consider each a hero.====

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Epic Hero PowerPoint
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Epic Hero Essay Prompt and Graphic Organizer
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PowerPoints




Introduction in 60 seconds
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Unferth's Challenge
Unferth's Challenge by Burton Raffel

The Battle with Grendel
The Battle with Grendel

The Battle with Grendel's Mother
The Battle with Grendel's Mother

The Final Battle
The Final Battle

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Additional Help

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Point of View
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 * 1) Read the story of the three little pigs using the link below.

The Three Little Pigs

2. Read the true story of the three little pigs using the link below.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

Assessment
Literary Analysis Guidelines

Literary Analysis Sample Essay

Ancient Connections
Venerable Bede's Sparrow Story

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 * Consider the poet's way of identifying a hero and compare his/her "definition" to the implied definition expressed by the //Beowulf// poet.
 *  Explore our essential questions for Heroism.
 * Highlight image and then look at the way the imagery in the poem contributes to poet's idea of a hero.

Steven Spender Poem
"I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great"

Helen Wickes Poem
Grendel's Brother

Audio
Grendel's Brother Audio

Genesis of the Poem

Richard Wilbur Poem
Junk by Richard Wilbur

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__Directions: __
 * Discuss the preconceived notions Adiche had of what a story had to be as a child.
 * Discuss stereotypes.
 * Write your own single story.

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