Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Echague, Isabela
College of Education

A Detailed Lesson Plan

I. Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. Identify . (Cognitive)
b. Produce the sound of English effectively when delivering lines of the poem.
(Psychomotor)
c. Relate text content to the particular issues in real life. (Affective)

II. Subject Matter:

Topic/Title: Epic-poem: Beowulf

Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Carolina, flashcards, scotch tape
References: Florman, B. (2013, July). Beowulf. LitCharts. Retrieved
[Link]

III. Procedure:

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Preparatory Activities

Good Morning Class!

Good Morning Sir!
Please remain standing and let us first feel the
presence of our Almighty God. May I request
Ms._____ to lead us the prayer.
(Student will lead the prayer)
Thank you Ms. _____!
Before you take your seats, please pick up the
trash around you and arrange your chairs
properly. (Students will arrange their chairs and will pick
up the trashes.)
Okay class, you may now take your seats.
Thank you Sir!
How are you today, class?
We are all fine Sir.
I’m so glad to hear that.
Class secretary, kindly check the attendance.
Who is absent for today? (Secretary will check the attendance)
Thank you Mr. Secretary!
Since majority of you are present. It seems like
you are all interested for todays’ discussion.

B. Motivation

But before that I’ve prepared an activity. This

activity called “ACT ME OUT, THEN
GUESS”.

This activity is like Charades class, So, you will

be divided into two groups and each group will
provide 2 representatives.
I will give a four word or a term to the two
representatives. They need to act this out or
spell this out without opening their hands and
mouth or just using nonverbal cues. Then, the
other members of the group will guess it. I’ll
give each group 2 minutes to guess.

The group with the highest number of correct

guess or the group that guess all the word faster
will be declared as a winner and will win a
mystery prize.
Is that clear?

May I call the Representatives for group 1 here

in front.
Yes Sir!
Are you Ready?

Group1 your timer starts now! (The representatives will come in front.)

Yes Sir!
Job well done group 1. (The group 1 will do and finish the activity).
And now Group 2, can you beat this up?
(Volatile, Ambiguous, Values, and World)
Are you ready, Group 2?

May I call the Representatives for group2 here Yes Sir!

in front.
Yes Sir
Group2 your timer starts now!

(The representatives will come in front.)

(The group 2 will do and finish the activity).

Excellent job for 2 groups.
And now the winner is Group_____! (Uncertain, Complex, Literature, and Change)
Congratulations and here is your prize.
Do you have any idea about these words?

Do you think these words are connected to each

other? None Sir.

And why is that?

Yes Sir!
Okay, Mr. _____.
(The students will raise their hands.)

(Answer may vary)

Yes sir, they are connected. Especially the
Volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.
This words made up the VUCA World, and
Good point Mr. _____. somewhat connected to Change, Values and
And for your answer, here is a 1 gold coin as a Literature.
reward. This is equivalent to 1 point in your
performance task.

So, Values are passed from culture to culture,

from generation to generation. However, in this
modern time, it is claimed by scientists that
change in the society has been happening at a
pace they have never seen before. Everything
can change in just a snap. They refer to it as the
VUCA (Volatile, uncertain, complex and
ambiguous) world.

Furthermore, Literature provides us with a

range of exposure and experiences that may
open doors to understanding these unchanging
values amid the fast-paced VUCA world.

C. Presentation of the Lesson

So, there are a lot of literatures that reflects

these values which still thrive despite the
modern changes in the society.

One of these literary pieces is our topic for

today, and that is the Epic poem “Beowulf”.

D. Unlocking of Difficulties

Before we start with our discussion proper, let

us first enrich our vocabulary with this game
called “The Unscramble Game”.

Are you ready class?

Yes sir!
Based on the given clue, arrange the scrabbled
letters to unlock the new vocabulary.

For number 1, who wants to read and arrange

the letters?
(The students will raise their hands.)
Ms. _____.
(The student will read it.)

1. MAED-AHLL
Clue: is a large building feasting hall,
where lords could formally receive
visitors and where the community would
gather to socialize.

Very Good! You got it right. Sir, it is Mead Hall.

Here’s a gold coin for you.

For number 2, Anyone from the group who will (The students will raise their hands.)
read and arrange the letters?

Mr. _____.
(The student will read it.)

2. SOPC
Clue: a poet who travelled around the
countryside and entertains king and
warriors.
It is a good guess, but a wrong answer. Sir, I believe it is Spoc.
Any other answer?

Okay, Mr. _____. (The students will raise their hands.)

Excellent! You got it right. Sir, it is Scop.

Here’s a gold coin for you.

For number 3, Anyone from the group who will

read and arrange the letters?

Mr. _____. (The students will raise their hands.)

(The student will read it.)

3. PRIG
Clue: a firm hold; a tight grasp or
clasp.

Sir, it is Grip.
Excellent! You got it right.
Here’s a gold coin for you.

For number 4, Anyone from the group who will

read and arrange the letters?

Ms. _____. (The students will raise their hands.)

(The student will read it.)

4. SNEF
Clue: a low and marshy or frequently
flooded area of land.

Sir, I believe it is Fens.

Very Good! You are correct.
Here’s a gold coin for you.

For number 5, Anyone from the group who will

read and arrange the letters?

Ms. _____. (The students will raise their hands.)

(The student will read it.)

5. THIL
Clue: the handle of a weapon or tool,
especially a sword, dagger, or knife.

Sir, I believe it is Hilt.

Wonderful! You got it right.
Here’s a gold coin for you.

For the last number, Anyone from the group

who will read and arrange the letters?

Mr. _____. (The students will raise their hands.)

(The student will read it.)

6. WORBRA
Clue: A mound of earth and stones rose
over a grave or graves.

Sir, it is Barrow.
Outstanding! You got it right.
Here’s a gold coin for you.

Now, Who will use any of the unlocked words

in a sentence? Anyone?
 (Mead-hall, Scop, Grip, Fens, Hilt, and
Barrow)

E. Author’s background

Okay class, the activities that you did has

something to do with our lesson, but before that
does anyone know who wrote the Epic-poem
“Beowulf”?
No Sir!
That is right!

The author of the poem is unknown and is

generally referred to simply as the “Beowulf
Poet.” The date of the poem's composition is
also unknown. Arguments have been made for
an origin as early as the 7th century CE.

Mr. _____, kindly read what is presented. It is possible that the poem was composed by
and transmitted between several different poets
before it was preserved in a single manuscript
that dates to about circa 1000.

Thank you, Mr. _____!

Beowulf, a literary work considered to be the

most famous literary writing of Old English
Literature. It tells the story of heroic adventure
of Beowulf who rescued the Danes from the
monster and died for his kingdom.

F. Comprehension Questions

I know you're all excited for the next part of our

lesson. For now, I want you to read the
comprehension questions that will guide you
about the preceding events on the epic.

Who wants to read the comprehension

questions? (The students will raise their hands.)
Mr. _____, kindly read the comprehension
questions. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why did Beowulf decide to free the Danes

from Grendel?
 2. Why did Beowulf fight Grendel with his
bare hands? What does this reveal about his
character?
3. Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill
Grendel’s mother than Grendel himself?
4. What were the qualities deeply esteemed by
the people of those times? Would those
qualities be equally esteemed in our times?
5. If you were Beowulf would you do the
same?

Thank you, Mr. _____!

Here’s a gold coin for you.

Listen carefully so that you can answer these

questions later on.

G. Lesson Proper

In this epic, there are six main characters.

These are Beowulf, King Hrothgar, Grendel,
Grendel’s Mother, Dragon and Wiglaf.

So now let’s start scrutinizing the epic-poem

entitled “Beowulf” a summary by Ben Florman.

This would be exciting because we are going to

watch and at the same time read. Are you
ready? Yes, Sir!
Then lend me your ears, listen carefully and
take down notes because every two minutes I
will ask some questions. Do you understand? Yes, Sir!

(The teacher will present the video clip) (The students will watch)

(The teacher pause the video clip)

Who is the king of Danes? (The students will raise their hands.)

Ms. _____ King Hrothgar, Sir.

Very Good!

Another Question, Why Grendel is angry?

Anyone from the Group? (The students will raise their hands.)

Mr. _____ (Answer may Vary)

Grendel is angry because of the loud noise.
Very Good!

But if we dig deeper, Grendel attacks the Danes

because of their arrogance and his jealousy. As
a monster, he is forever barred from human
society. He cannot partake in their feasts,
delight in their music, or find a place in their
community.

Last question before we continue watching.

The great mead-hall built by the king of Danes (The students will raise their hands.)
is called? It is Heorot, Sir.

(The students will watch)

(The Teacher play the video clip again)

(The teacher pause the video clip)

Who is the young warrior Geat who killed (The students will raise their hands.)
Grendel? It’s Beowulf, Sir.

That is Right!
Beowulf is the warrior from Geatland. The
nephew of King Hygelac.

Who is the envious Dane who taunted (The students will raise their hands.)
Beowulf?
Unferth, Sir.

Outstanding!

Last question before we play it again.

Beowulf tore what part of the body of Grendel? Shoulder and arm, Sir.

That is Right!
Beowulf tore the Shoulder and arm using his
strong grip.

(The Teacher play the video clip again) (The students will watch)

(The teacher pause the video clip)

Who seek revenge for Grendel?
(The students will raise their hands.)
Ms. _____
Its Grendel’s Mother, Sir.
Very Good!

What did they saw when they follow the track

Grendel’s mother in the lake?
Anyone?
(The students will raise their hands.)
Ms. _____
It’s Aeschere's head.
Excellent! That is right.
It is Aeschere’s head, a favorite warrior and
adviser of Hrothgar's.

Who is the king of Geatland Before Beowulf?

The students will raise their hands.)
Ms. _____
Heardred, Sir.
That is Right!
King Hygelac is killed by the Swedes; his son
Heardred, though young, takes the throne with
Beowulf's support. At Heardred's death,
Beowulf takes the throne of the Geats.

(The Teacher play the video clip again)

(The students will watch)
(The teacher pause the video clip)

Why the Dragon is Angry?

(The students will raise their hands.)
Ms. _____
Sir, Because a thief stole a cup from the
Very Good! dragons’ lair.
A thief stole a golden cup.

Who help Beowulf Killing the Dragon?

Anyone?
(The students will raise their hands.)
Ms. _____
It’s Wiglaf, Sir.
Excellent! That is right.
Wiglaf, is Beowulf's thanes and kinsman to
help him during the battle with the dragon, and
he becomes the next king of the Geats after
Beowulf.
Beowulf is buried with what? (The students will raise their hands.)

Ms. _____ The Dragon’s cursed treasure, Sir.

Outstanding! That is Correct.

The Geats build a pyre and cremate Beowulf,
then construct a barrow overlooking the sea,
burying the dragon's cursed treasure with him.

H. Answering the Comprehension

Questions

For me to make sure that you really understand

the Epic. Let us now answer the comprehension
questions. But with a twist, We have here a box
with your names on it. I will draw a paper on
the box. Whoever is called must answer the
questions given. Am I clear?
Yes, Sir.
Okay, good, let’s begin with comprehension
question number one.

(The teacher will draw a paper on the box)

Okay, we have Ms. _____, Please read and

answer question number one.

1. Why did Beowulf decide to free the

Danes from Grendel?

(Answer may Vary)

Because Beowulf goes to help Hrothgar
because Hrothgar helped Beowulf's father when
Beowulf was a baby
Excellent!
Beowulf decides to free the Danes from
Grendel as he had helped his father before.

(The teacher will draw a paper on the box)

Okay, we have Mr. _____, Please read and

answer question number two.
2. Why did Beowulf fight Grendel with his
bare hands? What does this reveal about
his character?

(Answer may Vary)

Because Beowulf wants to fight Grendel on his
 own terms. He wants glory and honor for
himself so he fights Grendel with his bare
hands.
That is right!
As Grendel does not use weapons to bite people
in half and lap their blood, it will bring the hero
greater honor to slay the foe with his bare
hands. This just reveals that he is the strongest
and bravest man alive.

(The teacher will draw a paper on the box)

Okay, we have Ms. _____, Please read and

answer question number three.
3. Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill
Grendel’s mother than Grendel himself?

(Answer may Vary)

Sir, because she is motivated by revenge.

You have a point; it also can be that Grendel's

mother is a more direct descendant of Cain than
her son, and subsequently more evil.

(The teacher will draw a paper on the box)

Okay, we have Ms. _____, Please read and

answer question number four. 4. What were the qualities deeply
esteemed by the people of those times?
Would those qualities be equally
esteemed in our times?

(Answer may Vary)

Sir, Bravery and loyalty are the qualities deeply
esteemed by the people of those times and these
qualities are equally esteemed in our times.

That is right!
Bravery and Loyalty.

(The teacher will draw a paper on the box)

Okay, we have Ms. _____, Please read and

answer question number five. 5. If you were Beowulf would you do the
same? Why or why not?

(Answer may Vary)

Yes sir, Because I am brave and strong and I
 will bring honor to my family.

Wow, you are indeed brave because of your

answer.
I. Valuing

So now that we are done answering the

comprehension questions, I just want to ask you
something deeper. I will group you into two,
answer the questions and present it to the class.
I’ll give you 5 minutes to do the tasks.
Are you ready?
Yes sir.
But before that let me call Ms. _____, to read
the questions
1. How brave you are? Prove your answer.
2. Is it important to be brave? Why or why not?

Okay, you may brainstorm now.

(The students formed their groups and
brainstormed.)
Your time is up! The first group representative
may now come in front and share your answer.

Thank you group 1! (Group 1 presented their answers.)

May I now call the group 2 representative.
(Group 2 presented their answers.)
Job well done Group 1 and 2!

In this fast changing VUCA world. Being brave

is a need. Without this, our life and happiness is
at stake. Just like Beowulf, we must be brave
and strong enough to face every problem and
every challenge that we are going to encounter.
For the fact that life is full of Grendel. We must
be brave enough to let go of the past and make
decision for the future. We must be brave and
strong enough to for change. Because according
to Stephen Hawking “Intelligence is the ability
to adapt change”.

And I believe that you are all Intelligent people.

Am I right?
Yes Sir!
Since you are all intelligent, here’s another task
for you all.

IV. Evaluation

I. TRUE OR FALSE
Direction: Read each statement carefully and determine whether each given statement is
true or false. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. King Hrothgar built a mead-hall called Heorot.

2. Jubilant noise and celebration angered Grendel.
3. Beowulf was a warrior from Geatland.
4. Unferth was the political advisor of King Hrothgar.
5. Grendel died because of a leg injury.
6. Grendel’s mother sought revenge against Beowulf.
7. Grendel’s mother killed Beowulf.
8. Beowulf became king after King Hygelac was killed in a battle.
9. The dragon killed Beowulf.
10. Wiglaf was Beowulf’s most trusted companion.

II. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Supply what is being asked on the following sentences. Write your answers in
your notebook.

1. Who is Grendel?
2. What did King Hrothgar build for his men?
3. Which people did Grendel terrorize?
4. Who defeats Grendel?
5. How Grendel is ultimately defeated?
6. Who kills Aeschere?
7. What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother?
8. What does Beowulf bring back after he kills Grendel's mother?
9. Who is Beowulf's king?
10. How long does Beowulf rule Geatland?