LO: To structure answers to ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions (P.E.E Paragraphs)

BeowulfBeowulfLet us finish reading the last Let us finish reading the last

6 pages of the story.6 pages of the story.From page 34 “Tell us all and From page 34 “Tell us all and

everything…”everything…”

Is Beowulf a hero?Is Beowulf a hero?

There are 2 posters on the wallsThere are 2 posters on the wallsOne says “Yes, he is a hero!” the One says “Yes, he is a hero!” the

other says “No, he is not a hero!”other says “No, he is not a hero!”Stand in a line by the poster you Stand in a line by the poster you

agree withagree with

Does anyone know what a PEA paragraph is?

Evidence

Analysis

PointChallenge: Why do

we use PEE paragraphs in

English?

Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent, almost angry. intent, almost angry.

Meaning: to stoop or bend low.

Implies that Beowulf is so angry that men have been killed by a monster, he wants to act and help them straightaway.

Let’s remind ourselves about this

quote

Meaning:  sharply focused  determined and intense

This indicates that Beowulf is so determined on seeking revenge, he seems angry

He is raring to go

Read over the PEA paragraph written by a student in 7U Read over the PEA paragraph written by a student in 7U

Beowulf is presented as a brave and courageous fighter Beowulf is presented as a brave and courageous fighter determined to seek revenge against those that are treated determined to seek revenge against those that are treated cruelly. ‘Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent, cruelly. ‘Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent, almost angry.’ When Beowulf is told of what Grendel did to the almost angry.’ When Beowulf is told of what Grendel did to the Danes he becomes so angry that he leans on the edge of the Danes he becomes so angry that he leans on the edge of the bench as if he is ready to pounce on the monster straight away. bench as if he is ready to pounce on the monster straight away. ‘Intent’ means sharply focused  and determined and intense. ‘Intent’ means sharply focused  and determined and intense. Beowulf feels firm in his decision to help the Danes as he wants Beowulf feels firm in his decision to help the Danes as he wants justice to be served. The writer shows that Beowulf is a hero justice to be served. The writer shows that Beowulf is a hero intent on helping others. intent on helping others.

In pairs can you identify the Point Evidence Analysis

Point

Evidence

Analysis

Beowulf is presented as a brave and courageous fighter determined to seek revenge against those that are treated cruelly.

‘Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent, almost angry.’

When Beowulf is told of what Grendel did to the Danes he becomes so angry that he leans on the edge of the bench as if he is ready to pounce on the monster straight away. ‘Intent’ means sharply focused  and determined and intense. Beowulf feels firm in his decision to help the Danes as he wants justice to be served. The writer shows that Beowulf is a hero intent on helping others.

What are your impressions of Beowulf?

Challenge: What do the quotations on your table tell you about Beowulf’s

character?

Point

Evidence

Analysis

Beowulf is presented as .......

When Beowulf is told of what Grendel did to the Danes he .......

Now write your own PEA paragraph using the quotation. You can use the teacher help sheet to help you.

Use your quotation here

Share your PEA Share your PEA paragraphsparagraphs

Have they made a point?Have they made a point?Do they use a quotation?Do they use a quotation?Have they analysed what the words in the Have they analysed what the words in the

quotation mean and what the language quotation mean and what the language shows about Beowulf’s character? shows about Beowulf’s character?

Does anyone know what a PEA paragraph is?

Evidence

Analysis

PointChallenge: Why do

we use PEE paragraphs in

English?