Nobody likes a person who talks about how wonderful he or she is. Blah, blah, blah. We tune them out and talk about them behind their backs. We like people and characters who let their actions do the talking. Only evil characters pontificate about themselves. We want people to guess what we're about. At least that's how we justify why we were picked lasted in kickball. Well, in Beowulf's time, you would still be last picked in kickball. In order to get respect and women, you had to tell. . . wait. . .grab people by their Viking horns and make them believe you were great.
Your assignment is to write a formal boast about yourself and perform it for the class. Tell us your deeds, who your daddy/mama are, what you plan to do, and how you're not gonna take nothing from nobody. Your accomplishments may be academic, athletic, musical, social, artistic, etc. Lay aside your humility! Remember, you'll soon be applying for college anyway, and may need to do a bit of boasting.
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Guidelines:
Your boast must show your understanding of Anglo-Saxon poetry by following the Anglo-Saxon poetic format:
· Each line should have 8-12 syllables in it.
· No end-rhyme
· Alliteration in each line
· Include at least two examples of an original kenning.
· Length: 20-25 lines
· Remember it’s a presentation. You must practice. A written copy must be turned in before you present. No winging it!
· Each line should have 8-12 syllables in it.
· No end-rhyme
· Alliteration in each line
· Include at least two examples of an original kenning.
· Length: 20-25 lines
· Remember it’s a presentation. You must practice. A written copy must be turned in before you present. No winging it!
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About Me
- Mr. Price/Mr. Sloan
- We have taught this senior English class for over seven years. Every year the class is different. Many of the lessons are the same, but it's the students who add the diversity and the original feel to the class. You get back what you put into the class.