Grendel Lesson Plan

The Shaper's Song

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Answer the question: How does Grendel view the role of the Shaper to the humans?

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4

Structure:

Arguably the most significant impact on Grendel's worldview is when he observes the Shaper (a storyteller/harpist) perform for the people of Hrothgar's court. In this activity, students should look to the text in order to identify the impact that the Shaper has on Grendel and why. The "why" should examine not just how Grendel is affected on a character level, but also what the Shaper signifies in the...