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Bell-Ringer: Copy the sentences and complete them using the vocabulary words. (5 min)

Violet suffered great _________ and pain during her corrective knee surgery The rabbit fearfully _____________, as the fox sniffed through the brush for it’s dinner. The _____________ on the giant beast were large and strong to keep the monster from escaping.

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Bell-Ringer: Copy the sentences and complete them using the vocabulary words. (5 min)

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  1. Violet suffered great _________ and pain during her corrective knee surgery The rabbit fearfully _____________, as the fox sniffed through the brush for it’s dinner. The _____________ on the giant beast were large and strong to keep the monster from escaping. Alice ________________ on pizza resulting in a terrible stomach ache. The King was ______________ for killing at the slightest act of treason. Bell-Ringer: Copy the sentences and complete them using the vocabulary words. (5 min)

  2. Bell-Ringer: Think of your favorite T.V. shows. What ideas from those shows and the stories they tell can you connect to your own life? Think of 1 episode as an example and describe how you learned something from it. Check-In: 1. Once you have finished the bell ringer assignment, complete the journal prompt to your right. September 6th 2011 English 12 class

  3. Show Title • Lesson Learned Responses

  4. Is a perception about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader (p.1230). • It is connected to the main idea, • goes beyond just the words on the page, • is connected to everyday life, and it endures through time. The Theme of a Story…

  5. Recognizing themes will help you… • connect texts you read to your life, • know what to expect from a story, and • make connections with other people based on shared experiences. *Yesterday we talked about how understanding how character is formed could help you understand your boss or coworkers. Understanding theme helps you understand how to get to know them better. Why does Theme Matter?

  6. Basic Cross Cultural Themes… Below is a list of themes that are common to many cultures across many time periods. As you copy them onto your notes, think about examples of movies or shows you have seen that connect to these ideas. • The power of nature • Alienation and isolation • Honoring the historical past • Good overcoming evil • Tolerance of the atypical* *not typical: different from what society considers normal • Struggle with nature • Survival of the fittest • Coming of age • Power of love • Struggle with self • The effects of scientific progress

  7. Contemporary Films that parallel Beowulf

  8. Which of the cross-cultural themes could you connect to this comic strip?What is the lesson learned?

  9. Or this one?

  10. What about this one? What does the author want us to consider?

  11. Can you imagine a theme that could connect here? What could you learn from Charlie’s experience?

  12. How would this comic differ from the others? On which theme is it focused?

  13. Remember, theme is present in every story. Theme is why you can read a story about a different person in a different world and at a different time and still say “wow, I’ve felt like that,” or “I’ve been there before.” Theme sounds heady and complicated, but it’s not. Just start from the basics. OverView

  14. With a partner… • Choose a theme from Beowulf • Brainstorm to come up with a scenario that could demonstrate the theme you chose • Draw a comic strip or detailed image that demonstrates a lesson connected to your theme. • Write the theme you chose ON THE BACK of your drawing • With it, write your names, class period, & the date. ACTIVITY – Theme Cartoons

  15. Ok, everyone, let’s see what we’ve gotten done. Sharing / Closing Time

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