I have been out ill for the past 2 days but left the following work for my students:
Pd 2
Monday-
Read chapter 40 and pgs 116-117 and respond to the following:
What will happen as a result of Beowulf’s death? What does this say about him as a hero?
What decision is made about the treasure? Do you agree with this? How are the values of different cultures mixed in this instance?
Tuesday-Students viewed an animated short film of Beowulf and compared it to the graphic novel.
Pds 8 & 9.
Monday
Beowulf
Chapters 31-35
Chapter 31
How long has it been since Beowulf killed Grendel’s mother? What is the change in setting?
Chapter 32
What awakens the dragon? What is the man’s motivation for what he does when he finds the dragon?
Chapter 33
What does the dragon destroy that is sacred to Beowulf? What does the dragon’s anger represent?
Chapter 34
What realization does Beowulf have?
Chapter 35
What are the similarities and differences between the way Beowulf prepares for this battle and the way he prepared for the previous battles? What 2 things fail him in this battle?
Tuesday-
Beowulf dies after battling the dragon.
• What does Beowulf need while fighting the dragon, that he has not needed before?
• How will Beowulf’s death impact the Geats?
Use specific quotes to support your responses.
