Character Traits Of Three Main Characters In Beowulf
Isara Argent Lesson Plan Period 3 10-10-13
Title of Lesson
Character Traits of Three Main Characters in Beowulf
Grade Level
SH Class 9-12
Measurable Objectives and Standards
Student will be able to match character traits to the three main characters in Beowulf with 80% or more correct.
CAPA Level V Standard 3.4 (ELA): Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration and dialogue.
Resources and Materials
A retelling of Beowulf in understandable English at a 1st -2nd grade reading level
Highlighters
Pages for each student of the 3 main characters in picture form
A sheet of 20 words to cut and paste
Scissors
Glue sticks pencils Sequencing
1. Review the experience we had with Jack
and the Beanstalk and the character words we attached to the character form to tell us what that character was like.
2. Point out the characters on the board
3. Re-read the section of Beowulf with special attention to phrases and words that describe the characters.
4. Highlight these words and phrases as we go.
5. Label the sheet of 20 words, using K for King, B for Beowulf, M for monster
6. Model placing the cut-up words with the correct character
7. Give students a chance to place words on the correct character at the board
8. Students cut up the words and place them on their own character pictures
Assessment
Determine the percent ( x/20) of the words correctly placed by the student
Indicate the level of dependence: I= Independently P=Prompts (with approximate number)
Highlighting: I or P
Differentiation
Para will sit with and prompt Gavin to stay on task
Student Aide will sit with Guille to help with reading
Hope sits up front with teacher, who helps her and others as needed.
Motivators
Continuous positive reinforcement
Coming to the board
Hands on activities
Title of Lesson
Character Traits of Three Main Characters in Beowulf
Grade Level
SH Class 9-12
Measurable Objectives and Standards
Student will be able to match character traits to the three main characters in Beowulf with 80% or more correct.
CAPA Level V Standard 3.4 (ELA): Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration and dialogue.
Resources and Materials
A retelling of Beowulf in understandable English at a 1st -2nd grade reading level
Highlighters
Pages for each student of the 3 main characters in picture form
A sheet of 20 words to cut and paste
Scissors
Glue sticks pencils Sequencing
1. Review the experience we had with Jack
and the Beanstalk and the character words we attached to the character form to tell us what that character was like.
2. Point out the characters on the board
3. Re-read the section of Beowulf with special attention to phrases and words that describe the characters.
4. Highlight these words and phrases as we go.
5. Label the sheet of 20 words, using K for King, B for Beowulf, M for monster
6. Model placing the cut-up words with the correct character
7. Give students a chance to place words on the correct character at the board
8. Students cut up the words and place them on their own character pictures
Assessment
Determine the percent ( x/20) of the words correctly placed by the student
Indicate the level of dependence: I= Independently P=Prompts (with approximate number)
Highlighting: I or P
Differentiation
Para will sit with and prompt Gavin to stay on task
Student Aide will sit with Guille to help with reading
Hope sits up front with teacher, who helps her and others as needed.
Motivators
Continuous positive reinforcement
Coming to the board
Hands on activities