07.09.2017 Views

english_9_lm_draft

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Task 7. Into the Hero…<br />

After getting to know the two major characters Beowulf and Grendel, get to know<br />

the poem better by answering the questions that follow. (Note: This task is still to be<br />

improved by the author based from the comments of the content reviewer.)<br />

1. Why did Beowulf go to Heorot?<br />

2. Did he achieve his goal? Prove your point.<br />

3. What happened to Grendel after the fight?<br />

4. What did King Hrothgar do to Beowulf?<br />

5. How did this part of the epic poem “Beowulf” end?<br />

6. If you were one of the Geats, what would you tell or give Beowulf? Why?<br />

7. Who among our present superheroes, would you liken Beowulf with? Why?<br />

DRAFT<br />

10. Give at least three reasons why you like or not like the epic poem “Beowulf”.<br />

April 10, 2014<br />

8. What strengths did Beowulf put to use in this epic poem?<br />

9. What are your strengths? How do you use them?<br />

Task 8. Epic vs. Lyric<br />

You have learned that there are different types of poetry. “All the World’s a<br />

Stage” is an example of lyric poetry while “Beowulf” is an epic poem. After reading the<br />

two poems, what are the similarities and differences of the two types of poetry?<br />

Lyric<br />

Epic<br />

Grade 9 English Learning Package 11

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!