Beowulf Anticipation Guide For the following statements, decide where you stand and move the appropriate side of the room to reflect your choice. There are markers for, AGREE/TRUE, DISAGREE/FALSE and UNSURE/BOTH. Once you get there, talk with the people who share your view. Then, we will discuss and share as a class.

Discussion Working Agreements Be respectful of the opinions of others Raise your hand to share Let the person who is talking have the floor

Be open minded and accept that your opinion may not be the only “correct” opinion

Statement #1 Stronger people should stand up and fight for weaker people.

Statement #2 A stronger nation should use its resources to help a weaker nation.

Statement #3 Sometimes war is necessary.

Statement #4 A “real man” would never walk away from a fight.

Statement #5 Men have a duty to protect women.

Statement #6 If our country was invaded, I would be willing to fight.

Statement #7 Good always triumphs over evil.

Statement #8 Some “villains” are just misunderstood by society.

Statement #9 Having a lot of material possessions is a way to gain respect from others.

Statement #10 There are no “modern-day” monsters.

Discussion Which of these topics did you feel was the most important to you? Why?

Which question gave you the hardest time in deciding where you stood? Why do you think so?

Which of these seemed most controversial for our class? Why?