Pick three Anglo-Saxon traits that were valued in Beowulfs time period and apply it to your CTE. Use MLA format and write a five paragraph essay discussing your traits.
For example, the following traits were valued in the Anglo-Saxon time period: honor, bravery, kinsmanship, hospitality. etc
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Use the following outline to compose your paper.
Paragraph 1: Summarize the epic poem and introduce your traits that are needed in your CTE with a well developed, parallel thesis. Use a strong transition to link the two time periods.
Paragraph II. Discuss the event in Beowulf that depicts the first trait in your thesis. Tie the trait into your CTE.
Paragraph III. Discuss the event in Beowulf that depicts the second trait in your thesis. Tie the trait into your CTE.
Paragraph IV. Discuss the event in Beowulf that depicts the third trait in your thesis. Tie the trait into your CTE.
Paragraph V. Conclude and restate your thesis.
Sample thesis statement:
When Beowulf faces adversity in his life, he uses the following character traits to overcome the monsters he defeats: bravery, loyalty, and diligence.
Sample topic sentence: Beowulf shows bravery when he fights Grendel in Herot with no weapons.
Rubrics:
1. Parallel well-developed thesis. 10 points
2. Topic sentences with thesis point in each body paragraph 15 points
3. Concluding sentences with a transition in each paragraph 15 points
4. Two quotes with an introduction and citation 20 points
5. Completion (5 paragraphs) 10 points
6. Makes sense!!! 10 points
7. FANBOY Sareusedcorrectly15points
8. MLA header and title 5 points.
My CTE is health science