Today we finished reading Beowulf. Make sure that your charts are complete and that you have updated Quizlet with the characters, the terms from last day, and we added aphorism today.
In a formal, literary paragraph of 300 to 400 words, illustrate how the Anglo-Saxon heroic ideals are revealed in the epic poem, Beowulf. Be sure to follow our literary must-haves and to focus on your writing style. Vary your sentence type, length and beginnings. Use subordinate conjunctions such as because, although, despite, rather than, until, etc.
Include the following words as substitutions for loyalty and generosity:
benevolent / benevolence
altruism / altruistic
philanthropy / philanthropic
homage
adhere
luminary
allegiance
patriotism
fiend
barbarism
apostate
Paragraphs are due Thursday. If you need an extension, ask today; otherwise, I will expect your paragraph Thurs. No late work accepted.
