Literature Focus: Beowulf

And so it begins....Brace yourself for a year filled with interesting reads, research, movies, music, and fun.

Text: Beowulf
Time Period: Medieval: Anglo-Saxon

Literary Focus: epic poetry & heroic ideal

Introduction:
Although this tale is considered to be a bit 'stuffy', it is undeniably a tale of heroism & excitement. If you can LISTEN to this tale also, it would be an added benefit so you can be swept in the telling of the tale. Are you ready to enter the world of super-heroes and monsters?

IMPORTANT: Read your unit one text so you can understand the characteristics & conventions of epic poems.

Context Helps: 

• Beowulf for Beginners
• Annotated Text
• Character List
• Author's Life/History of the tale
• Seamus Heaney's Audio
• Time period music: Benjamin Bagby 1, Benjamin Bagby 2, 
• Map of the voyage
• Historical Context info

HOMEWORK: 
1. Complete your literary summary sheet. You can download a template here. 
2. Begin to write your historical approach paper (500-800 words) on Anglo-Saxon England. Due via email by Saturday, October 1.

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