2. http://web.utk.edu/~ rliuzza/Beowulf/index.htm

3. Modern English Beowulf Passage So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness. We have heard of those princes’ heroic campaigns. There was Shield Sheafson, scourge of many tribes, a wrecker of mead-benches, rampaging among foes. This terror of the hall-troops had come far. A founding to start with, he would flourish later on as his powers waxed and his worth was proved. In the end each clan on the outlying coasts beyond the whale-road had to yield to him and begin to pay tribute. That was one good king. Afterwards a boy-child was born to Shield, a cub in the yard, a comfort sent by God to that nation. He knew what they had tholed, the long times and troubles they’d come through without a leader; Old English Beowulf Passage

4. Let’s Listen Link

6. The Manuscript Timeline 700-950 A.D. -- Christian poet composed the poem Handwritten by a monk around 1000 A.D. Written in Old English Damaged by fire in 1731 Currently at British Museum

7. Images of Beowulf http://www.cathedralcatholic.org/academics/homework/johnson/b eowulf_vs_grendel.jpg.rZd.47791[1].jpg http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/hml/img/01600.jpg

8. Interior of a 9 th C. Great Hall http://www.viking.ucla.edu/hrolf/hallin.html

9. As we read, ask your self, “What is heroism?” Strong will? Bravery Valor in battle? Concern for others? Are the same traits required for a warrior and for a king?

10. Also ask yourself, “Is Beowulf an Epic Hero?” Why does Beowulf take action? Selfish motives? Treasure Glory Selfless motives? To save the people Preservation of the community

11. Mind Map Guidelines Why????? Summarize information Note taking method Present information in a format that shows the overall structure of your subject

12. Directions 1. Start at the center of the page 2. Use lots of colors, markers, pencils, different textures 3. Use images wherever possible 4. Then branch off from the image 5. Use key words and phrases as necessary a. The word/phrase should sit on the line and be the same length

13. Mind Map – the general idea

14. Colors 1. Color code for branches: RedSetting -- time/place/historical period BlueThemes/motifs/moral/lesson/comment on life GreenPlot -- exposition conflicts rising action falling action resolution 2. Use other colors as needed to add dimension and variety

15. Have fun with this assignment!