| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| What topic | Beowulf |
| Quantity | 1 |
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As we begin our lesson on Beowulf, let us take a moment to reflect on what it means to be a hero.
In your notebooks, write down the name of a person you consider to be a hero. It can be someone you know personally or someone who is famous. Next, write down three qualities that make this person a hero in your eyes.
Now that we have defined what makes a hero, let us look at one of the most famous heroic tales in English literature. Beowulf is an epic poem that tells the story of a mighty warrior who embarks on a series of heroic adventures.
But what makes Beowulf a hero? What qualities does he possess that make him stand out from other characters in literature?
As we delve deeper into the text, we will explore these questions and more. Together, we will analyze the language and themes of the poem to gain a deeper understanding of what makes Beowulf an enduring example of heroism in literature.