Explain how keeping Beowulf's memory alive helped the Anglo-Saxons keep their culture's values alive.
Accept good answers.
Combine the following sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: "He did not take his shield with him to fight Grendel. He did not take his sword either."
Accept good answers.
Find and read evidence in the text that shows that Beowulf represents "good" in the battle between good and evil.
Example: He comes in friendship (lines 173-198)
soothing : disturbing :: unmoving : ___________
writhing
Choose one of the creatures Beowulf battles, and explain how it reflects a trait Anglo-Saxons saw as evil.
Example: The dragon, greed
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "They landed the ship and were greeted by a soldier patrolling the cliffs."
"and"
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "Were Pagan or Christian ideas more popular when Beowulf was written?"
"or"
Explain the differences and similarities between how Anglo-Saxon society celebrated their heroes, and how modern society celebrates ours.
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Name two characteristics that make Beowulf a larger-than-life epic hero.
Example: strength, born of royalty
flee : escape :: rid : ___________
purge
Paraphrase the events lines 843-861, keeping all the main ideas.
Example: The Geats built the tower Beowulf had requested. They put his ashes inside and buried the dragon's treasure nearby. Geats told stories of Beowulf.
elevated : soaring :: huge : ___________
massive
Explain why Beowulf's battle with Grendel represents a larger battle between good and evil.
Accept good answers.
Find and read evidence in the text that Christian beliefs were important to the Anglo-Saxons.
Examples: The creation story, labelling Grendel as an enemy of God, Beowulf attributing his gifts to God
Name all seven FANBOYS conjunctions.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
gift : donation :: reimbursement : ___________
reparation
Why does Beowulf travel to Herot?
To rid the Danes of Grendel.
Combine the following sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: "Epics reflect the dominant cultural values of the time. They reflect the dominant religious values too."
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Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "The people were terrified, but there was one man who could help them."
"but"
Besides Beowulf, name one other hero of the story, and describe his heroic traits.
Example: Hrothgar, Wiglaf
Is Beowulf a believable character, or is he "too heroic"? Explain your answer.
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Combine the following sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: Her son had been killed. The mother sought revenge."
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Combine the following sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: "The monster struggled. He could not escape Beowulf's grip."
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Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "The king's council held meetings but could not devise a way to stop the attacks."
"but"
honest : untruthful :: delightful : ___________
loathsome
What annoys Grendel and leads to his attacks?
The happiness and singing of the warriors.
agreement : discord :: distress : ______________
solace
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