Name ___________________________________________ Mrs.

Santangelo

Date ___________________ British Literature

Beowulf: Short Literary Response

Directions: You will choose a short section of reading (40 to 100 lines) to complete a close-reading of the text through literary theory. Choose one or two literary theories on which to base your argument. Requirements: 1 1 pages in MLA format (typed in Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12 point font) In-text citation and Works Cited Page required Include specific textual evidence to support your argument Use literary theory to develop your own thesis (something arguable and provable) You should not give the definition of the literary theory in your argument. Instead, use the ideas of the theory to prove your own argument. You do not need to use any outside research other than the text, your notes, and your own brain. You will submit your analysis to turnitin.com

Due: _________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________ Mrs. Santangelo

Date ___________________ British Literature

Beowulf: Short Literary Response

Directions: You will choose a short section of reading (40 to 100 lines) to complete a close-reading of the text through literary theory. Choose one or two literary theories on which to base your argument. Requirements: 1 1 pages in MLA format (typed in Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12 point font) In-text citation and Works Cited Page required Include specific textual evidence to support your argument Use literary theory to develop your own thesis (something arguable and provable) You should not give the definition of the literary theory in your argument. Instead, use the ideas of the theory to prove your own argument. You do not need to use any outside research other than the text, your notes, and your own brain. You will submit your analysis to turnitin.com

Due: _________________________________________