BEOWULF PROJECTS Due Date : February 10, 2017 Choose one: Research, Writing MLA format 1.5 2 pages, Creative – – Read the poem Wife’s Lament” and research the role of Anglo Saxon women and peace-weavers. “The Write an analysis on the poem and your research. **CREATIVE: Create and illustrate an original Anglo Saxon style poem. Use Wife’s Lament” “The and Wanderer” as a model; use the illuminated manuscript technique to illustrate your poem. “The Anglo Saxons vs. Vikings. Research the two groups and write a compare and contrast analysis. Include opinions whether they were the same group or different groups. This can include the history, types, and designs of Anglo Saxon/Viking ships and their impact on society. **CREATIVE: Draw accurate maps depicting where they were from and where they invaded; and/or create an original detailed blueprint of an Anglo Saxon /Viking Ship (label). Sutton Hoo and beyond. Research the Anglo Saxon findings at Sutton Hoo and/or other English cities. Include information about recent findings, the anthropologists involved, architecture, etc. **CREATIVE: map a make with drawings of the village and/or a 3-D model (could just be mead – hall). Using the book and other authentic writings, research the medicine and science The Year One Thousand of Anglo Saxon times. **CREATIVE: Create a detailed poster or video of your findings Research and explain Norse mythology INCLUDING dragons; include how this mythology impacted Anglo Saxon society; include information about your favorite Norse myth and reasons why it is your favorite. **CREATIVE: Create a page of illuminated text use calligraphy or a penmanship” for the prose “fancy for two scenes of the Norse myth or two scenes from make a video of the myth. Beowulf; Research Bede and his impact on history Create a page of illuminated text use calligraphy or a penmanship” for two **CREATIVE: “fancy pages of Bede’s histories or two scenes from Beowulf. Research the origins of Old English and its significance **CREATIVE: Create a detailed poster or video explaining; include Anglo Saxon words we still have today, etc.; include how towns were named (see me). Research and/ or helmets and/ or weapons and their importance **CREATIVE: Make a poster explaining or a very detailed drawing of two or more items with explanation
BEOWULF PROJECTS Due Date : February 10, 2017 Choose one: Research, Writing – MLA format 1.5 – 2 pages, Creative Read the poem “The Wife’s Lament” and research the role of Anglo Saxon women and peace-weavers. Write an analysis on the poem and your research. **CREATIVE: Create and illustrate an original Anglo Saxon style poem. Use “The Wife’s Lament” and “The Wanderer” as a model; use the illuminated manuscript technique to illustrate your poem. Anglo Saxons vs. Vikings. Research the two groups and write a compare and contrast analysis. Include opinions whether they were the same group or different groups. This can include the history, types, and designs of Anglo Saxon/Viking ships and their impact on society. **CREATIVE: Draw accurate maps depicting where they were from and where they invaded; and/or create an original detailed blueprint of an Anglo Saxon /Viking Ship (label). Sutton Hoo and beyond. Research the Anglo Saxon findings at Sutton Hoo and/or other English cities. Include information about recent findings, the anthropologists involved, architecture, etc. **CREATIVE: map a make with drawings of the village and/or a 3-D model – (could just be mead hall). Using the book The Year One Thousand and other authentic writings, research the medicine and science of Anglo Saxon times. **CREATIVE: Create a detailed poster or video of your findings Research and explain Norse mythology INCLUDING dragons; include how this mythology impacted Anglo Saxon society; include information about your favorite Norse myth and reasons why it is your favorite. **CREATIVE: Create a page of illuminated text use calligraphy or a “fancy penmanship” for the prose for two scenes of the Norse myth or two scenes from Beowulf; make a video of the myth. Research Bede and his impact on history **CREATIVE: Create a page of illuminated text use calligraphy or a “fancy penmanship” for two pages of Bede’s histories or two scenes from Beowulf. Research the origins of Old English and its significance **CREATIVE: Create a detailed poster or video explaining; include Anglo Saxon words we still have today, etc.; include how towns were named (see me). Research and/ or helmets and/ or weapons and their importance **CREATIVE: Make a poster explaining or a very detailed drawing of two or more items with explanation
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