1. Look around you? What have you noticed?
2. What vibe does it give you?
3. What vibe do these images give you?
4. Why?
5. Today, we are going read the story of Beowulf.
6. As we go along, we will talk about the themes of heroism, loyalty,
leadership, and good vs evil.
7. Beowulf is the national epic of England. Beowulf is an epic poem
that explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the battle between
good and evil. It was written in Old English and is a cornerstone
of English literature.
8. Before we move on, let's start with an epic hero challenge!
9. I have here a scenario: Imagine you are a hero summoned to
defeat a monster terrorizing Port Lions. What traits do you need
to succeed?
10. I have here pieces of paper for each of you. In a moment, I
will give you 1 minute to list down five qualities that you believe
are essential for a hero. As you write, consider the reasons behind
your choices. Ready? Let's begin!
11. Before hand assign numbers each student.
12. Now, please share your listed qualities with your partner or
teammates. Discuss why you chose these particular traits.
13. Now, please share your list of heroic traits with the class. Or
you can give one. Explain why you chose these qualities.
14. You've identified some key traits of a hero. Now, let's see
how these qualities are exemplified in one of the most famous
heroes of literature—Beowulf.
15. Yesterday, rather than simply reading the long text, I shared
the script with you and asked you to organize yourselves for a
role-play. Are you now ready to showcase your presentation?
16. Thank you. That was a superb performance. I'm truly
amazed by your efforts. Please return to your respective seats
now.
17. To deepen our understanding of characters, motivations,
and perspectives, let's place these characters in the 'hot seat' for
an interactive exploration. One student will sit in the hot seat as a
character from Beowulf, answering questions from classmates
while staying in character.
18. While in the hot seat, please respond as your character
would. Use first-person language ('I') and embody your
character's personality in your answers.
19. I'll give you a minute to think about your character's traits,
motivations, and experiences before we begin.
20. I believe Beowulf should go first. Because he is the main
character.
Questions to:
Beowulf, what gave you the courage to face Grendel
without weapons? How did you feel when you first saw
Grendel? How did you prepare yourself and your friends for
the fight?
Grendel, why did you attack Heorot? Why did you think you
could not be defeated in your own domain?
Queen Wealhtheow, how does Beowulf’s promise make
you feel? How did you feel as you watched the battle
unfold?
Beowulf's Companion, why do you trust Beowulf to defeat
Grendel?
Villager, what makes you worried about Grendel's
strength? Why did you think Beowulf was a hero like no
other?
King Hrothgar, how does Beowulf's presence change the
mood in Heorot?
Beowulf's Companion, what do you admire most about
Beowulf during the battle?
21. What have you learned about the characters through this
activity?
22. I'm handing out a worksheet that includes the written text
of the story along with a set of questions. These questions will
ask you to note specific details and also challenge you with
higher-order thinking. You have five minutes to complete it. Let's
see how well you can engage with the story!
23. For our last activity, let’s have our circle. Remember, only
the person holding the talking piece speaks. If you need more
time to think, feel free to pass the piece to the next person.
Questions:
1. They say heroism can be found in everyday actions, like
helping your mom with the dishes. What act of heroism
have you done recently?
2. Who is your ultimate real-life hero? Why does he/she inspire
you?
ANSWER KEY FOR THE QUIZ
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. D
