Below, you will see the standards to be mastered, the topic of the DBQ, the sources to utilize when proving your point of view, as well as a helpful video lesson from me! Once you are finished and have proof-read your work, upload and submit it in Google Classroom.
Standards RL.11-12.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence and make relevant connections to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. RI.11-12.10. By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at grade level text-complexity or above with scaffolding as needed. W.11-12.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. W.11-12.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and over-reliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. (MLA or APA Style Manuals). L.11-12.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.11-12.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Topic Beowulf was not a true hero. Use at least three of the sources below to answer the topic question above. You can cite them a Source A, Source B, Source C, and Source D within your response. Be sure to include a thesis statement as well as the opposing viewpoint. Your response should be 5 paragraphs and in third-person voice.