Research Background
- Due Oct 13, 2022 by 11:59pm
- Points 100
- Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
- Available Oct 13, 2022 at 12am - Oct 18, 2022 at 11:59pm
Research (In Groups)
Objective: Researching and presenting background information on Anglo-Saxons
Activity
Some background information on Beowulf, medieval Europe, and the history of the English Language will make the reading of the epic poem easier. In groups, you will be assigned one of the below topics to research and teach the class. Use the Internet in you research. Presentations should not exceed 5-7 minutes long. Use of posters, markers, or any other visual aid that will help your class better understand your topic is encouraged.
Note: I encourage your group to take notes on your topic, so that you each can explain it properly to the class.
ABSENT?? You need to write a little information on all five topics and submit here in CANVAS.
PRE-READING RESEARCH TOPICS FOR BEOWULF
1. The exact period when Beowulf was written is not known, but scholars believe that it came from a time before the year 1,000 A.D., maybe as early as the eighth century. Research one of the following during this time: society, cultures, warfare, science, family life, royalty, common life, astronomy, religion.
2. Beowulf is the earliest known significant piece of English literature. The story of its survival to the modern day is amazing. Research the Beowulf manuscript and how it managed to survive to this day.
3. Several early European tribes of people are mentioned in Beowulf. Research the political divisions of medieval Europe and the different peoples that made them up.
4. Beowulf is a Christian poem written about a pre-Christian time. Research the role of the CatholicChurch in medieval Europe.
5. Although Beowulf is written in what is called Old English, it is an English that is hardly recognizable to modern English speakers. Research the history of the English language from the first century A.D. to about 1100 A.D.
Rubric
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Collaboration
The student plays an equal role in preparing the poster by
*finding new ideas and contributing both artistically and informationally *Revising and improving on the poster, writing, and speaking *being present in every way with a good "let's get it done" attitude * being a pleasant partner in the group who is willing to accept criticism as well as compliments in a way that is humble and not distracting
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Creativity
The poster stands out with new ideas and reflects the time period for Beowulf in new and different ways
*There is color or the absence of color does not show lack of thought or effort *There is not too little or too much text. It is easy to read from a distance. *There are at least 2 illustrations.
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Content
The group thoroughly covers the assigned topic through research and presentation
*All questions from the class are responded to in some way. *There is the sense that all members of the group are experts in the information that was researched.
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Presentation
Each person seems to have a plan for where to stand and what to point out. Each member seems to know his/her turn to speak and what part of the poster is his/her responsibility.
Presentation skills are evident When presenting, students have a professional air with voice, eye contact, physical awareness of themselves as well as the room.
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Mechanics
The poster seems edited as far as time has allowed. The presentation is neat and prepared. Each person owns his/her part of the poster. The illustrations are neat as far as time has allowed.
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