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Beowulf socratic circle. September 23, 2014 British Literature. objective. Students will be able to engage closely with Beowulf by analyzing themes of the first half of the poem. HOW? Socratic Circle. vocabulary.
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Beowulfsocratic circle September 23, 2014 British Literature
objective • Students will be able to engage closely with Beowulf by analyzing themes of the first half of the poem. • HOW? • Socratic Circle
vocabulary For the vocabulary words below, look up the definitions and take notes about their meaning on the sheet provided. On the back of that sheet of paper, write a creative paragraph incorporating at least seven of the words below correctly. Underline or highlight your seven vocabulary words in your paragraph. Your vocabulary quiz over these words will be on Thursday, September 25th. • 1. Moors • 2. Vex • 3. Sinew • 4. Purge • 5. Niggardly • 6. Imperious • 7. Pyre • 8. Scorn • 9. Supple • 10. Thane
Socratic circle • What is the purpose of Grendel’s mother in the poem? • What does Unferth’s sword (Hrunting) symbolize? • What is the value of hospitality in the poem? • What makes Hrothgar a “perfect” king? (Line 1884) • What traits are valued in a woman? • What is the role of revenge in the poem? • How can peace be achieved? • How can we see effects of feudalism in the poem? • Why is Geatland cursed with a dragon? What could the dragon symbolize?