Beowulf 11-13

February 2, 2016

E.Q: Analyze Beowulf and identify the theme.

Evaluate what that theme means and connect it to your life.

Obj: I can analyze Beowulf and identify the theme.

I can evaluate the them and make connections to my life. 

Starter: 

Listen to Love Yourself by Justin Bieber. 

Using the steps to identify theme, determine the message of the song.

Then, connect this meaning to Beowulf.

Love Yourself Video

Love Yourself Lyrics

Vocabulary: 

Word:	scabbard
Definition:	a sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Part of Speech:	noun
My Definition:
Context:	He drew it from his scabbard, broke the chain on its hilt 1562
Activity:	What is a synonym for this word?

 1.  Book Two Gareth Hinds Beowulf

Beowulf Link ( For Reference)

At your tables, read through book two of the graphic novel.

Then, use the five steps you to find theme.

(You took Cornell Notes on this.)

The  Literary Element of Theme

In a Google Doc with your group, respond to the following: 

1. Summarize the plot by writing a one-sentence description for the exposition, the conflict, the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution. 

2. Identify the subject of the work. 

3. Identify the insight or truth that was learned about the subject. • How did the protagonist change? • What lesson did the protagonist learn from the resolution of the conflict? 

4. State how the plot presents the primary insight or truth about the subject. 

5. Write one or more generalized, declarative sentences that state what was learned and how it was learned.

2.  Theme Representation

Based on your groups finding in the activity above, create a representation of the theme.

Write what it is and create a visual.

You may represent it through drawings, pictures, cut-outs, etc.

In 3-5 sentences explain your representation of the theme.

Then, in 3-5 sentences, explain how this idea is still relevant today.

We will have a brief gallery walk to showcase your work. 

3.  Beowulf 11-13

Beowulf Link 

Discussion Questions

Analyze Beowulf's identity based on these actions. 

Analyze Grendel's mothers actions.  Describe her identity.

Now that we have read the text, identify another possible theme. 

Closure: 

Using the self-evaluation rubric, rate your understanding of theme.

1- I'm unclear and lost.

2-I'm hitting the target sometimes, but still need help.

3- I'm hitting the target consistently but not all the time.

4- I really understand.