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Identify at least 10 kennings from Beowulf. Make a collage of pictures and words expressing these kennings. On the back, explain the kennings: identify the kenning; identify what it means; identify which page and line each kenning can be found, and why it is significant to the text description.

Find popular music songs and lyrics to use as theme songs for the following characters: Beowulf, Hrothgar, Grendel, Grendel’s mother, the Dragon, Wiglaf. Each character will have 2 songs that represent him/her/it. In a paragraph, explain how each song represents its character. Include quotes from the song and the story as support. Along with the paragraphs, you must turn in copies of the lyrics including song title and artist. Also, create an “album cover” for your soundtrack.

Using magazine photos, create a collage of images that symbolize important ideas, events or themes in Beowulf. On a separate sheet of paper, explain what each image symbolizes and how it draws on key material from the character's experience.

Create an Anglo-Saxon Runic Pendant for Beowulf. Include a picture or pictures in the middle to represent things of importance to Beowulf. Then, write a kenning which describes Beowulf and write it using the Anglo-Saxon alphabet around the outside of your pendant. On the back, write a paragraph explaining your choices.

Using the runic alphabet below and a circular sheet of paper, create a runic pendant which at its center has a symbol or representation of a person, thing, or event that is important to you. Around the edges name this person, thing, or event using alphabetic runic symbols.

Character Analysis Paper (Character Study)

Create 5 of your own satire memes based on the content of The Devil and Tom Walker! Create 5 of your own satire memes based on the content of other literary works you have read.

You may draw a scene/setting from the story. The scene/setting must use vivid imagery. You may paint, draw, use mixed media, etc., as long as it is easily interpreted. They must write two to three sentences explaing the scene/setting you have drawn.

Poetry Portfolio: This project is the final assessment in the unit of Poetry. This is task wherein students compile original poetry done in class showcasing the use of imagery, sound effects and rhyming.

Students will be able to create a character t-shirt by providing details and literary elements as given on "Book of Choice" Final Exam Requirements.