1. Beowulf Literary Analysis

2. Background Information  To start a literary analysis, provide a brief summary of the text in order to give the reader background information. ● Raise your hand if you can think of important events that took place in Beowulf. ○ ________________________________

3. Background Information  Choose three important facts about the plot in Beowulf  You have 3 minutes to complete the following: ● Fill in the section for: background information by LISTING the three important facts chosen. ○ When finished—go back and add a word using a word from list 41, 42, or 43.

4. Thesis Statement  Remember: Thesis statements should ● Be arguable.

5. Thesis Statement ● Have trouble writing the thesis statement? Follow the provided template: ● In Beowulf, the author effectively uses (literary device) ___________ because ______, ________, and ______. ○ Example: In Beowulf, the author effectively uses figurative and descriptive language to convey the idea that Beowulf, the epic hero of the story, fights many valiant fights, is praised by many, and is more brave than anyone else in all the land.

6. Thesis Statement  You do: Use the following template and the claims that you created last class to create your own thesis statement. Write the thesis statement on your “Job Literary Analysis Outline.” In Beowulf, the author effectively uses (literary device) to convey the idea that ________ ________, and ________.

7. Body Paragraphs  Each paragraph should include ● Claim ● Evidence (Insert a quote using figurative and descriptive language) ● Explanation (Explain how the quote supports your claim.)

8. Transitions  Each paragraph needs a transition word or phrase. ● not only... but also ● in like manner ● in addition ● in the same fashion / way ● first, second, third ● equally important ● also ● equally ● moreover ● as well as ● Along with ● likewise ● comparatively ● similarly ● furthermore Using the list to the left or any other transition words with which you are familiar— Add a transition word/phrase to the beginning of every paragraph (except the introduction)