Wednesday, September 13, 2017

September 13 ... Beowulf, Heroes, and Pre-Reading Journals


From the following list of journal topics, you will compose a 300 word journal entry (or series of entries).  Choose whichever one(s) you wish to write about - you may choose UP TO 3 options.  Due before you leave today or when you walk in the door tomorrow.  YOU MAY LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE YOU WRITE ... BUT YOUR PHONE SHOULD NOT BE IN YOUR HANDS.


1. What is a hero? Explain your definition and give examples.

2. What is courage? How would most people today define courage?

3. What qualities do you believe a good leader should possess? Discuss leadership in our society. Name some modern leaders.  What are the characteristics of contemporary leaders? What do we admire about them?

4. What does it mean to be loyal? Tell about a time you were loyal or someone was loyal to you.

5. Why is a reputation important? What factors influence a person’s reputation?


6. Why is generosity important? What does it mean to be generous? Write about or discuss the most generous person you know.