Beowulf Reading Selection:
I. READING: For Beowulf, you are only reading the pages on the right;
pages on the left are in Old English.
Beowulf fights three adversaries.
In between there is a series of celebrations. You are only responsible for the three battles. For your analysis, please attend to the reading guide below:
Read pages 3-top of 57 (27 pages) – Fighting Grendel
Read pages 89-113 (12 pages) – Fighting Grendel’s Mother
Read pages 149-213 (32 pages) – Fighting the Dragon
Finish Reading ASAP.
II. RESEARCH: Research and review TWO first pieces of fiction or nonfiction - one from Iran and one from a country of your choice. Choose one that is unfamiliar to you. Take notes and create a WORKS CITED with the sources you have found in your studies. Assignment: Compose a 1-2 page analysis of your findings AND include a works cited to be posted on Turnitin.com. This will count as a double blog/quiz grade. THIS MUST BE POSTED ON TURNITIN.COM BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH.
III. JOURNAL: Compare and contrast your work in a comprehensive journal response. In three sections, tell the story of Beowulf, the story your researched from Iran, and the story of your country of choice. The journal response should be 6-10 pages in length. It will be part of your term 3 grade. THIS IS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.
IV. GRAPHIC NOVEL: Develop a 6-10 page graphic novel in three parts, telling the story of Beowulf and your two other selections. The graphic novel will count as a major writing grade, and the seminar will count as a quiz/blog grade. THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH FOR CLASS SEMINAR AND SHARE.
Finish Reading ASAP.
II. RESEARCH: Research and review TWO first pieces of fiction or nonfiction - one from Iran and one from a country of your choice. Choose one that is unfamiliar to you. Take notes and create a WORKS CITED with the sources you have found in your studies. Assignment: Compose a 1-2 page analysis of your findings AND include a works cited to be posted on Turnitin.com. This will count as a double blog/quiz grade. THIS MUST BE POSTED ON TURNITIN.COM BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH.
III. JOURNAL: Compare and contrast your work in a comprehensive journal response. In three sections, tell the story of Beowulf, the story your researched from Iran, and the story of your country of choice. The journal response should be 6-10 pages in length. It will be part of your term 3 grade. THIS IS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.
IV. GRAPHIC NOVEL: Develop a 6-10 page graphic novel in three parts, telling the story of Beowulf and your two other selections. The graphic novel will count as a major writing grade, and the seminar will count as a quiz/blog grade. THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH FOR CLASS SEMINAR AND SHARE.
Rubric: Beowulf Graphic Novel Literary Analysis
The C Graphic Novel (D-F showcase less than the following)
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Concept fulfills the assignment
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A basic outline of three stories, with a general topic,
and list of moments to explore
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At least six basic pages (two for each) of a graphic
novel, covering the topics at hand
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Logical progression from page to page
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Artwork is appropriate for the task
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Narration is clear and includes examples
from the text
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Dialogue is clear and includes examples
from the text
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A logical conclusion
The B Graphic Novel
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Creative concept is thoughtful and
immediate
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A detailed outline, with a specific
thesis, and list of moments to explore
· Six plus pages with a thoughtful
selection of cells, covering the topic at hand, with a purpose
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Purposeful progression from page to page,
stemming from a thoughtful concept (thesis)
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Artwork is thoughtful and drawn, inked, and
colored with care of the finished product
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Narration is analytical, explaining the
purpose, as well as propelling the story.
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Dialogue is thoughtful and makes for
pleasurable reading
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Logical conclusion and a point
The A Graphic Novel
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Concept is complex and lends itself to
meaningful analysis that shows universality
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Comprehensive outline, with a nuanced
thesis, and list of specific moments & quotations to explore
· Eight plus pages graphic novel with carefully
selected cells that combines all three tales and shows the univeral elements that connect to the meaning and message of the stories
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Nuanced progression from page to page,
using the techniques of literature and graphic novels to create suspense and
action
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Artwork is neat, inked, has artistic
flourishes of color, shows action, purpose, and the author’s signature
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Narration is intelligent and is a nod to
graphic novels and the works being analyzed
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Dialogue is genuine, thoughtful,
meaningful, and immediate; the voices of all characters are distinct and
match the text (perhaps even in a satirical way)
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Exciting conclusion, leaving the audience
wanting another issue
