Themes
Beowulf has the following theme(s):
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Task 1: Pretest time to complete task - ½ hour
Please complete the pretest BEFORE attempting ANY assignments. Please relax this will only test what you know at this point in time. You are
graded for doing it regardless of your score.
Task 2: Background 1 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch the following video: Shmoop
Write 1 paragraph essay on the different types of heroes in the video.
Task 3: Background 2 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch the following video: Michael Woods
Write a one paragraph summary of the video.
Task 4: Beowulf time to complete task - 12 hours
No Fear Audio Music Video
Complete the study guide.
Task 5: Themes in modern non-fiction time to complete task - 2 hours
Read the following articles: In 12th grade supplemental readings:
“Joseph Campbell’s Hero Cycle”, page 3 video
“The Hero’s Journey Defined”, pages 4-8
Prompt: Discuss the Hero’s Journey as it applies to Beowulf.
Task 6: Essay time to complete task - 3 hours
Essay must be typed and submitted using Google Docs, unless you receive other instructions. You MUST DOUBLE-SPACE AND LEFT-JUSTIFY
YOUR PAPER. You must complete the rubric handout and turn it in to have your essay graded. Essay must be at least 400 words and include
examples from the book. Please note that the grading of your essay may take 24 hours or more. Please be sure to read this website for a
complete understanding of what is involved in writing an informative essay.
Prompt: With reference to the “Hero Cycle” compare and contrast Beowulf to a modern day hero. Possible heroes: Katniss Everdeen, Harry
Potter, Superman, Martin Luther King, Jr., first responders, Mother Teresa, George Washington, Madame Curie, Christopher
Columbus, Wolverine, …..
Student gmail: [email protected]
Submissions: [email protected] or [email protected]
Task 7: Music and Literature time to complete task - 1 hour (as you read)
Many contemporary songs are inspired by literature and share common ideas and themes. Pick a song or songs from the list below, which
share common ideas or themes from Beowulf. Write 1 ABC paragraph explaining how Beowulf and your selected song share a theme or idea.
See Music and Literature Assignment.
List of songs for Beowulf:
Go to: This website to view the artifacts and complete the worksheet.
Task 9: Exam time to complete task - 1 hour
Must achieve a 70% or greater to pass.
Task 10: FIT/Grammar
Activities assigned on a daily basis.
Task 11: Contemporary Fiction time to complete task - 10 hours
Read The Hobbit: Text with audio
OR read Holes: Text with audio
Write a 5 paragraph essay. Discuss the “Hero Cycle” as it applies to The Hobbit or Holes.
You must increase your TABE score to receive credit for this section.
Task 12: Projects time to complete task - 6 hours
First Presentation: Prepare a presentation in which you discuss the themes from Beowulf across literature, film, art, and music.
Second Presentation: Prepare a presentation, using a different tool than the one used in the first presentation, in which you discuss
bravery across the pieces you have studied.
Beowulf has the following theme(s):
- Family and Tribe
- Good Warriors and Good Kings
- Fame, Pride and Shame
- Good vs. Evil
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Task 1: Pretest time to complete task - ½ hour
Please complete the pretest BEFORE attempting ANY assignments. Please relax this will only test what you know at this point in time. You are
graded for doing it regardless of your score.
Task 2: Background 1 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch the following video: Shmoop
Write 1 paragraph essay on the different types of heroes in the video.
Task 3: Background 2 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch the following video: Michael Woods
Write a one paragraph summary of the video.
Task 4: Beowulf time to complete task - 12 hours
No Fear Audio Music Video
Complete the study guide.
Task 5: Themes in modern non-fiction time to complete task - 2 hours
Read the following articles: In 12th grade supplemental readings:
“Joseph Campbell’s Hero Cycle”, page 3 video
“The Hero’s Journey Defined”, pages 4-8
Prompt: Discuss the Hero’s Journey as it applies to Beowulf.
Task 6: Essay time to complete task - 3 hours
Essay must be typed and submitted using Google Docs, unless you receive other instructions. You MUST DOUBLE-SPACE AND LEFT-JUSTIFY
YOUR PAPER. You must complete the rubric handout and turn it in to have your essay graded. Essay must be at least 400 words and include
examples from the book. Please note that the grading of your essay may take 24 hours or more. Please be sure to read this website for a
complete understanding of what is involved in writing an informative essay.
Prompt: With reference to the “Hero Cycle” compare and contrast Beowulf to a modern day hero. Possible heroes: Katniss Everdeen, Harry
Potter, Superman, Martin Luther King, Jr., first responders, Mother Teresa, George Washington, Madame Curie, Christopher
Columbus, Wolverine, …..
Student gmail: [email protected]
Submissions: [email protected] or [email protected]
Task 7: Music and Literature time to complete task - 1 hour (as you read)
Many contemporary songs are inspired by literature and share common ideas and themes. Pick a song or songs from the list below, which
share common ideas or themes from Beowulf. Write 1 ABC paragraph explaining how Beowulf and your selected song share a theme or idea.
See Music and Literature Assignment.
List of songs for Beowulf:
- “Superman” sung by R.E.M.
- “Superman’s Song” by Crash Test Dummies
- “Hero” by Mariah Carey
- “The World Needs a Hero” by Megadeath
- “Hero” by Chad Kroeger
Go to: This website to view the artifacts and complete the worksheet.
Task 9: Exam time to complete task - 1 hour
Must achieve a 70% or greater to pass.
Task 10: FIT/Grammar
Activities assigned on a daily basis.
Task 11: Contemporary Fiction time to complete task - 10 hours
Read The Hobbit: Text with audio
OR read Holes: Text with audio
Write a 5 paragraph essay. Discuss the “Hero Cycle” as it applies to The Hobbit or Holes.
You must increase your TABE score to receive credit for this section.
Task 12: Projects time to complete task - 6 hours
First Presentation: Prepare a presentation in which you discuss the themes from Beowulf across literature, film, art, and music.
Second Presentation: Prepare a presentation, using a different tool than the one used in the first presentation, in which you discuss
bravery across the pieces you have studied.