Friday, January 29, 2016

Beowulf and the Hero's Journey

January 29, 2016

E.Q: Evaluate Beowulf's process through the hero's journey.
Determine whether Beowulf is a hero, anti-hero, or villain.
Justify your reasoning. 
Obj: I can evaluate Beowulf's process through the hero's journey.
I can determine and justify Beowulf's status as a hero, anti-hero, or villain.

Starter:

Free Write Friday!!!

Please write a 1/2 page response about whatever topic your heart desires.
Times New Roman (12 point)
Double Spaced

Or....


Vocabulary: 


Word:
Hero
Definition:
a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Part of Speech:
Noun
My Definition:

Context:

Activity:
Explain how Beowulf is a hero in one sentence.

Word:
Anti-hero
Definition:
a protagonist or notable figure who is conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities
Part of Speech:
Noun
My Definition:

Context:

Activity:
Who is an example of an anti-hero

Word:
Villain
Definition:
a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
Part of Speech:
Noun
My Definition:

Context:

Activity:
Who is an example of a villain?
Activity: 


Linked above is the instructions to the independent reading project which was assigned January 13.
Please fill out the sheet that I pass around, letting me know how it is going. 

2.  Beowulf 8-10 Review


As a class, we will discuss the charts that you filled out with your groups on Wednesday.
Remember, it is comparing the text to the graphic novel.
We will discuss

Setting
Characters
Plot
Conflict
Theme
Overall Impression


3.  Beowulf's Hero Journey
Individually, review the charts posted on the back wall of the room.
Which steps has Beowulf completed?
Which steps are left?
Analyze what this means about Beowulf's identity.

We will discuss as a class.

4.  TPEQEA

Determine whether Beowulf is a hero, anti-hero, or villain. 
Justify your reasoning with support from the text. 

Closure:

What is one question that you still might have about Book One of Beowulf, identity, or heroes?
Write your question down in your closure folder. 

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