The document provides discussion questions and activities about an excerpt from the epic poem Beowulf focusing on the characters Grendel and Beowulf. Students are asked to analyze details that show Grendel's strength, evil nature, and difficulty overcoming Beowulf. They are also tasked with considering why Beowulf decided to help defeat Grendel and comparing the characters visually by identifying their qualities. The activities aim to have students engage with and understand key elements of the excerpt.

1. Week 1 Post lesson and activity (Beowulf andGrendel)
Activity 1
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What details show the strength of Grendel and his evil designs?
What details show that Grendel did not find it easy to overcome Beowulf?
How did Beowulf overcome Grendel?
What Philippine epics have similar incidents to this excerpt from Beowulf? In what way they are
similar?
5. Why do you think Beowulf decided to risk his life and help hrothgar defeat Grendel?
Activity 2 (visualizing character)
1. Based on the descriptions given in the excerpt, compare Grendel into a picture or “thing”. Below
your chosen picture, write down three negative qualities of Grendel. Then, challenge yourself to
find one positive quality of Grendel based on the excerpt.
2. Do the same thing for Beowulf… instead of negative to positive quality. look for positive to
negative of beowulf