1. Grad Speech Drafting and Supporting Characters in Beowulf
Day 14 – 9/15/17
Grad Speech Drafting and Supporting Characters in Beowulf

2. Agenda Warm Up: Annotate Secondary Characters
Introduce Grad Speech Rubrics
Partner Practice: Identify key speech components
Independent Speech Drafting
Closure: Analyze Secondary Characters

3. Reminders Reading check #3 (Chp 20-32) Monday 9/18
Speech Drafts due Wednesday 9/20
Beowulf Test Wednesday 9/27

4. Daily Objectives
Identify and Interpret the importance of secondary characters in the epic poem Beowulf
Identify key components of the grad speech by referencing the rubric used by the Review Board

5. Essential Questions
Who are some of the secondary characters present in the epic of Beowulf, and what purpose do they serve in the tale?
How can you successfully define the purpose of your grad speech, and support it with relevant, engaging information in order to present yourself as an expert on your topic?

6. Warm Up Take out your copies of Beowulf
In the text, find and highlight references to the following characters:
Welthow
Esher
Unferth
Wulfgar
For each reference you identify, annotate your thoughts on what that character or their actions adds to your understanding

7. Grad Speech Rubric F.A.Q.
Access the graduation speech rubric on Canvas, and review each component
What questions do you have about the definitions or expectations given to the Review Board based on the rubric?

8. Speech Review Partner Up
Access your grad speech materials – outlines, notes, drafts, etc. Trade your materials with your partner – you will review their speech and vice versa
Using your copy of the rubric, review the “Content & Coherence” section. Answer the following questions about YOUR PARTNERS speech based on the information you were provided:

9. Speech Review cont.
What is the purpose of the speech? Was it easy to identify?
Does the organization of points seem logical and clear?
Is the supporting information authoritative, relevant, and current?
Do any visuals assist in my understanding of the information?
Does the information presented convey expert knowledge on the topic?
As you go, note any questions or potential deficiencies you observe for your partner – they will use this feedback to improve!

10. Speech Drafting
Using your rubric and the feedback from your partner, continue to draft your outlines into your complete speech.
You may begin (or continue) to create notecards and/or visuals

11. Closure Take out a notecard
Select 1 secondary character from today’s warmup
In a few sentences, define that character’s purpose to the epic – why are they there?