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I. Objectives:
II. Content :
Subject Matter :
o Topic :
Epic Poetry
o Subtopic :
Beowulf
References:
o http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/story-epic-proportions-what-makes-poem-epic
o http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/engl257/General%20lit/six_elements_of_the_epic.htm
o http://voices.yahoo.com/how-teach-lesson-epic-hero-2941745.html
Instructional Aids
A. Daily Routine
Opening Prayer
Greetings
Checking of Attendance
Presentation of Objectives
B. Motivation
Let’s have our objectives first. At the end of the lesson, the students
Please read. will be able to:
define epic poetry through
identifying its characteristics
and features;
analyze the given text through
guide questions;
show the value of cooperation
through a group activity; and,
develop social awareness in
relating the themes of an epic
poem to real life.
C. Presentation
Very good! You have an idea of what An epic is a long narrative poem that
we will discuss today. Could relates the great deeds of a larger-
someone please read the definition? than-life hero who embodies the values
Yes? of a particular society.
Thank you. Now an epic, as what you
have said earlier, is a poem, a
long narrative poem. It may not
have a rhyme. It would be almost
like prose. A particular trait of
Yes, Ma’am.
this poem would be the hero or the
protagonist of our story.
Understood?
So these epic poems concern eternal
human problems such as the conflict
Ma’am maybe it’s because of the
between GOOD and EVIL
language and the culture. If that’s
and are written or told on a grand
what they see in their daily lives,
scale and often in ceremonial
that’s what they will write.
style. Why do you think it is
written like so?
Wow! Thank you for that answer. It
may also be because of the culture No ma’am.
and the language of the poet
himself. Their religious
experiences could also count for
the grand scale and ceremonial
style of the language. Are we
clear? Do you have any questions?
Alright, let’s continue. Now, when
It is about the culture and tradition
you hear the word folklore, what
in the past, Ma’am.
usually come into your mind?
Thank you. Now remember that when
you talk about folklore, this is
Ma’am, I think that it depends upon the
about the oral traditions. Remember
one telling the story. They might add
the saying that when you tell a
or subtract ideas about the thing they
story, chances are that it might
are talking about.
get changed or edited along the
way. Why do you think this happen?
Alright, thank you for your
Folk epics are oral compositions passed
insights. Now kindly read the
on from storyteller to storyteller and
definition of a folk epic [SHOWS
has changed over time.
DEFINITION OF FOLK EPIC].
Ma’am, I think that this is about
Thank you. Now what is your idea
with the word literary? Yes?
something that is related to
literature.
Thank you, so these are works of
art that cannot be changed,
Yes, Ma’am.
something that is written. Are we
clear?
Well then, shall we proceed? Yes, Ma’am.
Now, having discussed what an epic
poem is, let’s move on to the
Ma’am! Beowulf is the protagonist in
features of an epic poem. In every
the story. He is a hero and he goes to
story, there is a protagonist. Who
different adventures.
is the protagonist in our poem? How
would you describe Beowulf and
Hrothgar?
Yes, Beowulf is centre of this epic
poem. After all, the poem has his
Beowulf is a strong warrior. He is a
name on it, isn’t it? What else
leader among the warriors. He fought
can you say about Beowulf? What are
the achievements that Beowulf is a monster named Grendel.
known of?
Thank you for your insights. Now in
an epic poem, who do you think is It is the protagonist or the hero.
the centre of the plot?
Yes, it is the protagonist or the
hero. [SHOWS BULLET 1] The hero is
described as someone who has a
strong stature, who has [SHOWS
BULELT 2] unbelievable strength and
Yes, Ma’am.
acts and valour. Remember Beowulf’s
adventures and how he fought
monsters and has great adventures?
Okay, so it is clear for everyone.
Very good. Now where is Beowulf Denmark, Ma’am.
set?
IV.Evaluation
After watching of Beowulf, what would you say were the qualities deeply
esteemed by the people of those times? Would these qualities be esteemed in
our times?
Beowulf was a good leader. What qualities would you demand from a national
leader?
What quality/qualities of Beowulf would be worthy of emulation by ordinary
citizens?
What does the story of Beowulf reveal about the customs and beliefs of the
Danes in that period?
Why is the focus of the story on Beowulf as a hero rather than as a king?
What is the difference?
[Presentation of Works]
Thank you for your presentation,
Charity. Please stand for our closing
prayer.
[CLOSING PRAYER]
Goodbye,Charity. Goodbye and thank you, Ma’am.
V. Assignment
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