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Beowulf & Germanic LegendsGrade 7dialectic Stage

Beowulf: The Monster Grendel

Hrothgar builds the great hall Heorot, but the monster Grendel slaughters his warriors night after night. Word reaches young Beowulf, who has proven his valor by swimming for five days against sea monsters. He sails to Denmark to volunteer for the impossible task of facing Grendel.

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Comprehension

Explains that Hrothgar built the great hall Heorot for feasting and that Grendel began killing his warriors

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Cause & Consequence

Explains why Beowulf volunteers: to win glory, prove his valor, help a king in need

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Meaning

Takes a position on what makes someone a hero - is it seeking danger or something else?

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Evidence

Cites a specific passage (the swimming feat, Beowulf's decision, Grendel's terror)

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Defense

Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge

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