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  1. ONLINE TEXT BOOK COPY DOWN!my.hrw.com Username: ggruet1 Password: ggruet1

  2. BeowulfWarm-up: what are the characteristics of an epic poem?

  3. Enrichment Activity • Take out vocabulary words. • Using your list of words, select ten that you feel comfortable with using. • Create a comic strip using the ten words. • The comic should be at least 6 BOXES!! • This should be finished at home if need be and turned in 2/12. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Pair Share • What qualities of an epic hero did you see in the trailer of Beowulf?

  5. Historical Content • Anonymous poet lived between 7th century AD and the 10th century. • Poem was written in Northern Europe. • Written in Old English. • Story centers around the Danes ( Denmark) and the Geats (Sweden). • The sole surviving copy of the poem dates from the year 1000 recorded by monks. • Today the manuscript is housed in the British Library.

  6. Example of Old English 1-21HWÆT, WE GAR-DEna in geardagum, þeodcyningaþrymgefrunon, huðaæþelingasellenfremedon! oft ScyldScefingsceaþenaþreatum, monegummægþummeodosetlaofteah, egsodeeorlas, syððanærestwearðfeasceaftfunden; he þæsfrofregebad,weox under wolcnumweorðmyndumþah,oðþæt him æghwylcymbsittendraoferhronradehyranscolde, gombangyldan; þætwæs god cyning! Ðæmeaferawæsæftercennedgeong in geardum, þone God sendefolce to frofre; fyrenðearfeongeat, þehieærdrugonaldorleaselangehwile; him þæsLiffrea, wuldresWealdendworoldareforgeaf, Beowulf wæsbreme --- blæd wide sprang--- ScyldeseaferaScedelandum in. Swascealgeonggumagodegewyrcean, fromumfeohgiftumonfæderbearme,

  7. Brief Summary of The Text • Beowulf is a Geat warrior who crosses the sea to defeat the monster, Grendel, who is terrorizing the Danes. • Beowulf later returns to his homeland to succeed his uncle as king of the Geats.

  8. Scavenger Hunt • Use your smart phones or computers (if applicable) to look up information. • Use this URL to access document online: http://christyrivers.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/beowulf-scavenger-hunt/ • Follow link. Each question will include a hyperlink to another webpage that will provide the information needed to answer the question.

  9. Guided Reading Questions D1 • In lines 19-29 Grendel is said to have descended from Cain? How does this indicate that Grendel is evil? • What does the kenning “hell-forged hands” in line 64 suggest about Grendel? • How does the poet establish the theme of good vs. evil in lines 79-85? • What words and phrases does the poet use to establish Grendel as a fear-some creature? • Read the lines 109-124. What traits of an epic hero does he appear to possess? • Why does Beowulf insist that “my hands alone shall fight for me”? • Hrothgar delivers a long speech to Beowulf in lines 190-224. What values are reflected in this speech?

  10. Reading • After responding to D1 Guided Reading Questions, read the next three sections (pg 50-61). • If time, respond to D2 questions. • Translation sheet is also part of the Beowulf packet. Questions are on back!!!!

  11. GRQ D2 1. In lines 247-257 what specific details suggest that Grendel is pure evil? 2. In what ways is Beowulf’s encounter with Grendel similar to other monster clashes you’ve read or seen? 3. What striking images does the poet use to bring the narrative to life? 4. Answer questions 1-4 on page 54. 5. In lines 464-474 what details of the battle and its setting are characteristic of an epic? 6. Answer questions 1-3 on page 61.

  12. Translation D2 Read the various translations of the scene with Grendel and Beowulf and answer the questions.

  13. Warm-up/Quick Write What about Beowulf makes him an ideal candidate for the position being advertised by the Queen?

  14. Beowulf Letter of Recommendation Prewriting— • Jot down several key characteristics of Beowulf that would make him an ideal candidate. • Find quotes in the text that support these characteristics. • Next to each quote, write a brief description of what is being said. • Find three-kennings that illustrate the qualities of Beowulf being showcased.

  15. SLC Groups Period 3 Group 1: Jerson, Giselle, Ashley, Chris N. Group 2: Kevin, Zhaukiah, Jalen, Orlando, Nadialee Group 3: Jihad, Mauricio, Sindy, Eddyn, Dulce Group 4: Chris B, James, Rene, Destiny Group 5: Ana, Lorenzo, Rosa, Dazmen, Precious

  16. Graphic Novel Requirements D2 • Must depict one scene from each of the selections covered in Beowulf. • Scene must be visually detailed and include some text. • All 8 vocabulary words in context must be included. • Due: 9/12. Graded as a project.

  17. Homework D2 • Finish translation sheet if needed. • Graphic novel.

  18. GRQ D3Please start these questions immediately. • What imagergy does the poet use to set the stage for Beowulf’s battle with the dragon? • How does Wiglaf’s speech show that he is different from his comrades? • Does Wiglaf qualify as an epic hero? • What theme do the lines 768-778 suggest? • Why is it important that Beowulf leave a legacy behind? • What does Wiglaf’s speech (lines 851-862) tell you about the importance of honor and the consequences of dishonorable behavior?

  19. Homework D3 • Review notes and complete worksheet. • QUIZ tomorrow after reading Mourning Beowulf.

  20. Reading Quiz • Identify three deeds and traits of Beowulf that make him an epic hero? • How does Beowulf convey the conflict of good and evil? Be sure to include how Beowulf dies in your discussion. • How might have kennings in Beowulf helped the poet to convey the meaning of the narrative? • How did Christianity influence the poet and the narrative?

  21. Lines 474-478 Then he saw The mighty water witch, and swung his sword, His ring-marked blade, straight at her head; The iron sang its fierce song, Sang Beowulf’s strength. But her guest…

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