1. “Beowulf “ & The Modern Epic Hero Poem English Literature Zee Aleman

2. You will write a modern poem based on “Beowulf”
Your poem will have lines
Your poem will include lines from modern song lyrics
Your poem will reflects actions/people/themes
You may work with a partner

3. You will type your poem on a paper no larger than 11x14
Your paper will be decorated with watermark, pictures, drawings, etc.
You will use a font size 14 or larger
You will provide an original tile
You will (both) present your poem in class
You will provide a theme for your poem

4. You will only use lyrics from select songs (see titles on last slide)
You may not repeat any lines
You may only use 2 lines from each song maximum
You will include a list of song titles you used on a separate sheet of paper
You may NOT alter the lyrics

5. Rubric Grade 1=written poem to specifications
Grade 2=oral presentation
Grade 3=creativity/originality

6. 1. One Call Away by Charlie Path
Song Lyric Selection
1. One Call Away by Charlie Path
2. Hero by Enrique Iglesias
Holding Our for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler
Hero by Mariah Carey
We Could be Heroes by Alesso
Wind Beneath my Wings by Better Midler
Rise Up by Andra Day
I would Die for You by Prince
My Heroes by Foo Fighters
Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down

7. Song Lyric Selection Cont.
Brave by Sara Bareilles
Roar by Katy Perry
Live Your Life by T.I.
I am a God by Kanye West
The Climb by Miley Cyrus
Fight Song by Rachel Platten
Let it be by The Beatles

8. NOTE: No late assignments or presentations will be accepted
Due Date: December ,2016