Beowulf is an old man. We watched a clip from Secondhand Lions to understand that just because he’s old, that doesn’t mean that he is weak.

We read “The Last Battle” and “The Spoils” and we worked on the Metaphorical Response.

Remember – choose METAPHORS – that means objects that are UNLIKE the thing you are describing. Don’t say that Grendel is like a monster because he IS a monster. Think of the following comparisons:

• car
• plant
• bodily function
• food/soda/drink
• machine
• medical condition/disease
• article of clothing
• school/office supply
• weather condition
• Weapon
• Toiletry