August 15, 2016
E.Q: Identify the major plot components of Beowulf.
Evaluate the authors purpose for the structure of Beowulf.
Define the term hero.
Obj: I can identify parts of Beowulf's structure and understand the authors purpose.
I can create my own adaptation of Beowulf by evaluathing authors structure.
Big Idea: Hero
Starter:
Watch a hero's journey.
Using the video and article above, identify the stages that we have read in Beowulf.
Consider the purpose of each stage identified.
Vocabulary:
Term: Hero
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Your Definition:
Activity: Give an example of a personal hero.
___________ is my hero because _________.
Activity:
1. Comic Critique
Find a partner to share your comic with.
In a Google document, identify your partners exposition, conflict, and rising action.
Evaluate whether or not it was recreated effectively.
Share a plus and a delta.
2. Beowulf
Read Beowulf pages 11-15.
Discussion Questions:
Analyze Beowulf's characteristics.
Determine how he exemplifies a hero.
Connect the plot to the hero's journey.
3. Beowulf Graphic Novel
Compare what we read in class to the corresponding pages.
With the people at your table answer the question:
What information do you gain from the graphic novel that you did not receive from the text?
4. Comic Continued
Continuing your comic from last week, you will create 3 more cells based off the reading we completed in class today.
You can do this either on sheets of paper or using storyboardthat.
For each cell you must include a PEA explanation.
Point- What is the point/purpose of this cell?
(I chose to add/include ____ to my cell because____)
Elaboration- How does your comic cell relate to Beowulf?
(This representation relates to _____ about the character/scene)
Analysis- So what?
(For someone who had not read Beowulf, this would show/convey _____.)
Closure:
Does recreating the story via comic help your understanding of the structure?
Explain your rationale.
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