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TEA Body Paragraph
Beowulf Epic Hero Paragraph 1
English IV After finishing part one of Beowulf (“Fight with Grendel”), complete the following based Writing on what you’ve read up to this point. Use the Heaney (red Assignment notebook) translation. By the end of this activity, you will DIRECTIONS have constructed a single, well- developed paragraph discussing how one of the Epic Hero Characteristics is exemplified by Beowulf. How to Complete Use this guide for an example as well as the graphic organizer I have given you. Due Date Wednesday, December 14th, 3:00 p.m. Structure: TEA
T – topic sentence
E – evidence / research
A – analysis / elaboration Topic Sentence ❏ A single sentence that clearly introduces what you will discuss in the paragraph. ❏ Do not jump right into evidence (quotes, facts, etc…); that would be confusing for your audience. ❏ Your topic sentence for this paragraph will identify the heroic characteristic that Beowulf most clearly possesses. Topic Sentence ❏ To complete your topic sentence, refer back to your epic hero characteristics checklist and chart. ❏ Example topic sentence for the paragraph: ❏ One characteristic of an epic hero that Beowulf possesses is battling supernatural forces. Topic Sentence Topic Sentence Starters
Feel free to use one of these.
❏ One epic hero characteristic that Beowulf displays is...
❏ Beowulf prominently displays the epic hero characteristic of…… ❏ ____________ is the epic hero characteristic that Beowulf most embodies. ❏ Beowulf possesses the epic hero characteristic of….. ❏ The first epic hero characteristic Beowulf possesses is…. ❏ A characteristic of an epic hero that Beowulf displays is... Evidence or Research ❏ This is how you prove that your topic sentence is true ❏ For literature, that means going back to the text(s) to find quotes that directly support what you are trying to prove. ❏ Your goal is to include two pieces of evidence for your paragraph. Evidence or Research ❏ What two events/actions/dialogue from Beowulf support your chosen characteristic? ❏ You can either directly quote (utilizing quotation marks) or paraphrase. ❏ Credit must be given to a source if you directly quote or paraphrase to both undoubtedly prove it to be true and to avoid plagiarism accusations. ❏ To give credit, include in-text or parenthetical citations. ❏ For either option, include an in-text citation at the end of the sentence that includes Beowulf and the lines numbers the material comes from ❏ Example: (Beowulf 100-105) Evidence or Research Direct Quote Example Paraphrase Example
Beowulf tells Hrothgar, “I battled and bound five Beowulf boasts about the many creatures he has
beasts, raided a troll-nest and in the night-sea killed including trolls, beasts, and sea monsters
Evidence or Research My topic sentence: One characteristic of an epic hero that Beowulf possesses is battling supernatural forces.
What I know about Beowulf battling supernatural forces in part one:
❏ Tells King Hrothgar about why he’s qualified to take on Grendel
❏ Beowulf fights and defeats Grendel
Evidence from the poem about Beowulf battling supernatural forces:
❏ Tells King Hrothgar about why he’s qualified to take on Grendel (lines 417-424) ❏ Beowulf fights and defeats Grendel (lines 747-819) Evidence or Research ❏ If you cannot find the line numbers for the evidence you would like to use, ask me! ❏ There is no excuse not to include the in-text or parenthetical citation. Analysis or Elaboration ❏ Elaborate on the two pieces of evidence or research you present ❏ This is where you explain why your evidence is significant or how it proves your topic sentence is true ❏ What does your evidence say about who an epic hero is? ❏ To put it simply, answer the question, “Why does it matter?” about the evidence or research you have presented. Putting it all together One characteristic of an epic hero that Beowulf possesses is battling supernatural forces. First, Beowulf boasts to King Hrothgar about what makes him capable and worthy to take on Grendel. He says, “I battled and bound five beasts, raided a troll-nest and in the night-sea slaughtered sea- brutes” (Beowulf 420-422). Second, Beowulf proves his boast true and defeats Grendel. He gives Grendel a fatal wound by splitting his sinews, crushing his bones, and ripping his shoulder and entire arm from his body (Beowulf 812-814). These feats serve to qualify Beowulf as a contender and ultimate victor against Grendel who has been plaguing Hrothgar and the Danish people for twelve years. His possession of superhuman strength and courage allow him to abolish the threat of evil and showcases how a hero steps up in the time of need regardless of the potential threat or danger to self. An epic hero will overcome seemingly unimaginable
