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To know: "Beowulf"

To understand: the concept of a hero

To be able to: solve real-world problems using the Hero's Journey framework

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Have you ever had to face those who didn’t agree with you in order to stand up for something you believe in? Sometimes, supporting an idea or taking an unpopular stance calls for courage. Courage often means overcoming your own fears before taking bold action. In the epic poem Beowulf, you’ll read about Beowulf the warrior, who is clear about what he’s fighting for, and why.

Often, we have to find enough inner strength to do things that are challenging. Watch the video below and then tweet your answer to this question: What makes a hero?

1. Go to tweetgen.com
2. Upload a profile picture.
3. Write your name.
4. Create a unique Twitter handle.
5. Tweet your answer to the question.
6. Click Generate Image.
7. Download/screen capture your tweet and post it here.

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Explore the fascinating world of Beowulf. You'll find out about the background of this epic poem, uncover the history of the Anglo-Saxons, learn to speak a little Old English, and answer an ancient riddle. Your journey begins here...

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An epic is a long, narrative poem, often written in formal language, that tells about a series of quests, or journeys, undertaken by a great hero. In ancient epics, such as Beowulf, the epic hero is a warrior who embodies the values cherished by the culture. Characteristics of the epic include:

• superhuman strength, courage, and loyalty
• encounters with strange creatures in exotic or fantastic lands
• dangerous battles in which the hero is tested

As you read this excerpt from Beowulf, try to identify these characteristics of an epic.

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Do you ever retell one of your favorite parts of a book or movie? When you restate information in your own words, you are paraphrasing. A good paraphrase includes all of the main ideas and supporting details that appear in the original source of information. The paraphrase will be just as long as or longer than the original. Putting a story into our own words can help you understand the plot and characters.

Click here for a quick tutorial on paraphrasing. Please remember to raise your hand and let me know when you've completed this task!

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Click the above image for your copy of Beowulf and answer these Close Read questions as you read.

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COLLABORATE AND SHARE: BATTLING MONSTERS

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COLLABORATE AND SHARE: BATTLING MONSTERS

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On a symbolic level, Beowulf might be viewed as representing society’s struggle against various forms of evil. In modern society, people also battle a variety of “monsters.” What are these monsters? How do they threaten society? How can they be defeated? Work in pairs/a group of three and do some research. Then, complete the following:

1. Rewatch the "What Makes A Hero?" video.

2. Use this template and...

Write your presentation title and names on Slide One.

In 3-5 grammatical sentences, answer the question on Slide Two.

Paste a relevant image on Slide Two.

Repeat for Slides Three, Four, Five, Six, and Seven.

3. Upload your work to Google Classroom.

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REFLECT: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO FIGHT FOR?

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REFLECT: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO FIGHT FOR?

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Beowulf chose to sail to another land to confront a monster and help those in danger. Would you willingly put yourself in harm’s way in order to help people you didn't know? Share your thoughts on Flipgrid.

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A Biopoem is a poem written about yourself using a handy-dandy formula. It’s the type of poem that might make you yawn just thinking about it, but a Beopoem is something different -- it’s a Biopoem written in a Beowulf style. It’s still about you but using the same type of description someone might use to describe a butt-kicking, monster-killing, arm-ripping warrior.

Click here to learn how to write a Beopoem. Write one and then post it here.