Beowulf Assignment
An EPIC Assignment: Beowulf
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There are THREE parts to this assignment:
Part 1: Comic Strip
Create a comic strip of the portion of the Beowulf poem we reviewed and read in class. (USE BEOWULF SHORTCUTS)
✓ You must have six frames in your comic strip
✓ The frames must be in chronological order, following the sequence of the poem but must include:
o One frame as the setting
o One frame for the characters
o Three frames to show the plot
o One frame for the ending
✓ Each frame will include a caption, using actual lines, quoted exactly, from the BEOWULF SHORTCUTS within the frame where it belongs. Write the line number or numbers at the end of each quote.
✓ The text you choose must include the following literary devices
o Two example of a kenning (in GREEN)
o One example of an epithet (in RED)
o One example of an alliteration (in BLUE)
o One example of a caesura (ORANGE)
✓ Try to visually represent the characters to the best of you artistic ability. You may not use clip art images or those clipped from magazines.
Part 2: Word Cloud
• Create a word cloud that contains the words and phrases that show the characteristics of an epic poem.
• Go to app.html
• Select “Word/Layout Options” then make sure that all the options under the tab “Word” are set to no. Press “Accept” then ‘X’ out of the window.
• Select “Load”
• In the box that reads “Enter text”, enter at least 10 words or phrases that are characteristics of an epic. Select “Submit”, then “X” out of window.
• Select any theme, font, or shape you think best represents an epic in the Anglo-Saxon period.
• When you are done, select “Save/Share” then select the “Print” tab and “Print” it in COLOR.
Part 3: Beowulf’s Journey
Write a paragraph explaining the adventure of Beowulf, the hero of the poem. How does Beowulf demonstrate the process of the Hero’s journey we covered in class? (Use the completed notes I gave you last class)
✓ The paragraph must be typed, double-spaced and 12pt. Times New Roman
✓ It must cover the entire journey.
✓ Grammar and punctuation matter!
✓ You must hand in a rough copy
Name: ______________________
Comic Strip Organizer
Frame 1: Setting
Frame 2: Characters
Frame 3: Plot
Frame 4: Plot
Frame 5: Plot
Frame 6: Ending
Name: ______________________
An EPIC Assignment: Beowulf Rubric
Before you turn in your final project, initial this list to ensure you have completed each step and return to me with your project.
___ Comic strip accurately tells the story of Beowulf ____/10 pts.
___ Comic strip contains 5 examples of literary elements
2 Kennings in GREEN
1 Epithet in RED
1 Alliteration in BLUE
1 Caesura in ORANGE ____/10 pts.
___ Wordle lists 10 characteristics of an epic and is in color. ____/10 pts.
___ Beowulf’s journey is well written including:
o Proper grammar and punctuation
o Complete sentences (no fragments!)
o The entire journey
o Proper format ____/10 pts.
___ Project is creative and colorful. ____/ 5 pts.
___ Neatness counts! ____/ 5 pts.
___ ALL directions are followed and all the sections of the
project are turned in:
✓ Comic Strip
✓ Comic Strip Organizer
✓ Wordle
✓ Writing Assignment
✓ Initialed Rubric ____/ 5 pts.
TOTAL: ____/55 pts.
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