Read pg. 36 on Critical Reading Skills: Context.

1. British Literature: Read pg. 36 on Critical Reading Skills: Context. Answer questions 1-3 in “Apply the Strategy.”

3. The Manuscript of BeowulfThe image above contains the first line and half of Beowulf from the first leaf of the manuscript: HWÆT WE GARDEna in geardagum þeodcyninga Because there were sounds in Old English (600-1100 AD) that were not thought to be represented by the Roman alphabet, Old English used runic characters for those sounds. The runes were "asc" (pronounced "ash") (æ), "eth" (ð), "thorn" (þ), and "wen" (looks similar to a "p" but with a smaller curved bow). Translation: Lo! we [have heard] about the might of the Spear-Danes' kingsin the early days...

4. Beowulfvs.Grendel Dr. Peter Venkmanvs.Slimer

7. In your W.N. • What are some modern day heroes? • What problems do they face?

8. History: Paganism and Christianity • Pg. 38 Background for Understanding • Paganism – monsters, lives in the hands of fate. • Christianity – single deity, freedom of individuals, good & evil.

9. Things to look for as we read: p. 39 Literary Focus • Epic • A long narrative poem about a legendary or heroic figure. • Kenning • Caesura Grammar & Style • Appositive phrases • Nouns that modify the subject to identify, explain, or rename them.

10. Create a chart: • Quality Evidence • Cruel • Alien • Uses magic • Strange dwelling/home • Unnatural strength • Beast-like • Values/morality • Alone, alienated In your W.N.: • What makes a monster? • Appearance (Beast-like) • Caniving • Temper • Magical • Alone (alienated) • Home (Strange Dwelling) • Superhuman Strength • Cruel (no morals/conscience)

11. Create a chart: • Quality Evidence • Cruel • Alien • Uses magic • Strange dwelling/home • Unnatural strength • Beast-like • Values/morality • Alone, alienated In your W.N.: • What makes a monster? • No heart (values) • Ugly Appearance • Mean-Spirited • “Creature” (Beast-like) • Superhuman Strength • Alone (Alienated) • Magic • Strange home/dwelling

12. Create a chart: • Quality Evidence • Cruel • Alien • Uses magic • Strange dwelling/home • Unnatural strength • Beast-like • Values/morality • Alone, alienated In your W.N.: • What makes a monster? • Cruel • Alien • Uses magic • Strange dwelling/home • Unnatural strength • Beast-like • Values/morality • Alone, alienated

13. Create a chart: • Quality Evidence • 1. • 2. • 3. • 4. • 5. • 6. • 7. • 8. • What challenges do these foes present to Beowulf? • Beowulf must overcome many challenges in this story. What qualities does Beowulf need to overcome these challenges?

14. Create a chart: • Quality Evidence • Cruel • Alien • Uses magic • Strange dwelling/home • Unnatural strength • Beast-like • Values/morality • Alone, alienated In your W.N.: • What qualities will Beowulf need? • Strong • Smart (Clever) • Daring/Fearless • Leadership • Prepared • Self-Control • Determined

15. Create a chart: • Quality Evidence • Cruel • Alien • Uses magic • Strange dwelling/home • Unnatural strength • Beast-like • Values/morality • Alone, alienated In your W.N.: • What qualities will Beowulf need? • Brave • Smart/Clever/Creative • Physically Strong • Prepared • Determined • Good Leader

16. Characterization Grendel Quality Evidence Beowulf Quality Evidence • As we read, begin looking for qualities and evidences.

17. Characterization Grendel Quality Evidence Beowulf Quality Evidence Grendel Causes Problems • Read lines 30-100. • As you read, continue to add to your evidence about Grendel.

18. Characterization Grendel Quality Evidence Beowulf Quality Evidence The Coming of Beowulf • Read lines 103-228. • As you read, continue to add to your evidence about Beowulf.

19. Critical Analysis of Beowulf • Due Tomorrow • Type in Microsoft Word • Use Spell Check • Proof-Read. • Get a Ratiocination Sheet for help. • Review “Common Errors in Formal Writing” • Post a New Article in your Blog. • www.classblogmeister.com

20. Today, I’m going to teach you to beTHIEVES Be greedy. Take as much as you can. Sneak into the chapter and "steal" information ahead of time.

21. THIEVES Title • What is the title? • What do I already know about this topic? • What does it have to do with the preceding chapter? • Does it express a point of view? • What do I think we will be reading about?

22. THIEVES Headings • What does this heading let me know I will be reading about? • What is the topic of the paragraph beneath it? • How can I turn this heading into a question that is likely to be answered in the actual content?

23. THIEVES Images • Are there photographs, drawings, maps, charts, graphs? • What can I learn from them? • How do the captions help me better understand the meaning?

24. THIEVES Entrance • Is there an opening, perhaps italicized? • Does the first paragraph introduce the chapter? • What does the introduction let me know I will be reading about? • Do I know anything about this already?

25. THIEVES Vocabulary • Is there a list of key vocabulary terms and definitions? • Are there important words in boldface type throughout the chapter? • Do I know what they mean? • Can I tell the meaning from the sentences in which they are embedded?

26. THIEVES End of Chapter Questions • What do the questions ask? • What information do they earmark as important? • What information do I learn from the question? • Let me keep in mind the questions I am to answer so that I may annotate my text where pertinent information is located.

27. THIEVES Summary • Unless it’s a mystery book, reading the summary helps give you an idea of where you are going.

28. THIEVES ocabulary eadings ntrance itle mages ummary nd of Chapter ?s