New Project: Beowulf FanArt

Greetings my dear students!

For those who went to class this past week (Sept 19 to Sept 21) this is not news, just the detailed information of what we already discussed in class. For those who missed class, pay close attention.

The test grade (35%) has been divided into 4 parts

Timeline-                          5%

Essay-                               5%

This Project-                   10%

Test Monday Sept 26th- 15%

TOTAL:                         35%

This means that there is a project you must present. That is what will be explained in detail in this post.

Beowulf FanArt

First of all, the purpose of this activity is for you to show me that you understood the story, the characters and the themes. You have 4 options, you must only choose one:

1. Newspaper:
Create a newspaper outlining the major events in Beowulf. Write articles and include appropriate pictures/images (by hand or computer-drawn, even cut from magazines). Include typical newspaper features to represent several important moments in Beowulf. Some of the features you can include are the comic section, classifieds, the editorial, the cover, the advertisments, the obituaries, and, of course, the news. Include at least 4 of these. With your newspaper, I should be able to see that you know the story details, main happenings and characters. There is not a determined length for the newspaper, as long as it is thorough. (DO NOT only tell the three fights!) 6 pages should be more than enough.

Sample:

2. Scrapbook:
Compile a scrapbook based on Beowulf. Write captions explaining each item included, which should be items that the characters might have saved or that identify the characters. You can make it as if it were Beowulf's scrapbook if he had kept one throughout his life. Just like in the newspaper, include all the major events of the story, everything that could have been meaningful to Beowulf. Have quotes and memorabilia to give a view into the insight of the characters; you may even have writings from different characters.

Sample:

  

3. Collage
Create a collage of images and quotations from Beowulf that somehow demonstrate the book's theme and message. Include an explanation for the collage (like a piece of art has a short paragraph on it's side to explain it). The images and quotes have to be meaningful and representative of the story and the events of the story. They can be of places, people, things, etc. It can be the size of a poster.

Sample:

4. Comic Book
Beowulf is a story that lends itself well to an action/adventure comic book. Create one based on it. For this one, choose only one battle or major event and cover it in detail. Show me how well you understood the event you are representing.

Sample:

Due Date: Tuesday, October 4th
Individual
You are always welcome to make any questions.
DO NOT keep your concerns to yourself!