Beowulf August 29-Sept. 2.

Beowulf August 29-Sept. 2

Welcome to class! August 29, 2016
Do Now: Pick up a copy of Beowulf from the back bookshelf. Next, Read the Introduction and look at the family tree. Guard these papers with your life— they will help you with Beowulf.

Note-Taking Packets Six-Word Summaries: Focus on the plot.
Compare to newspaper headlines Key Lines: Find two quotes that are significant to cultural topics Explain how the topic is represented in each quote. Be thoughtful.

Kinship as Identity In the heroic pagan world, the father-son relationship defines identity: Hrothgar is not merely “Hrothgar,” he is “the son of Healfdane,” or as Scyld Scefing’s inheritor, he is “lord of the Scyldings.” Hrothgar is the inheritor of Scyld Scefing, a wrecker of mead halls, a man who is buried by a pagan (materialist) culture lacking redemption. Hrothgar inherits his father’s pagan trait of plundering others to gain wealth (marauding).

Kinship as Identity Patrilineal identity also defines Grendel (the son of Cain) and Beowulf (the son of Ecgtheow). Christian proverb: “The sins of the fathers are visited on the sons.” Original sin/Evil as inheritance Some believe this motif was added to the original poem to better adhere to Christian ideology.

Blood Feuds If a member of your family killed someone, you could try to end the feud by paying them off or by giving them your daughter. Shield Sheafson left his grandson a few blood feuds. Wergild=Man price

Beowulf Beginning with baby steps!
Let’s work together to read the first 319 lines (the first 16 lines should be familiar). Use sticky note annotations, if needed.

Homework Finish reading lines 1-319 and complete the reading notes.
Quiz corrections must be completed by this Friday. (I’m here before school on Tuesday & after school on Thursday) Poetry constructed response paragraph is due Sept. 5.

Welcome to class! August 30, 2016
Do Now: Take out your journal and complete the prompt. Prompt: What do you think makes for a good king/leader?

A Good King What lines from Beowulf discuss the traits of a good king?
What do these traits reveal about the values of this society?

Geatland (Thank you, Annika!)

Geatland

Sutton Hoo Sutton Hoo Hoo (get it?) does this remind you of? What does it tell you about culture and literature?

Beowulf Let’s work together to read 320-498.
Use sticky note annotations, if needed. Keep an eye on the plot, and also look for literary devices.

Homework Finish reading lines 320-498 and complete the reading notes.
Quiz corrections must be completed by this Friday. (I’m here after school on Thursday) Poetry constructed response paragraph is due Sept. 5.

Welcome to Class! August 31, 2016
Do Now: Take out your notebooks. In lines Hrothgar tells Bewulf how he helped Ecgtheow. Summarize what Hrothgar did for Beowulf’s father. What does tis reveal about Hrothgar’s character? How does it support the topics of kinship and paternal lineage?

Riddles and Kennings Identify this riddle—
When I am alive I do not speak. Anyone who wants to takes me captive and cuts off my head. They bite my bare body I do no harm to anyone unless they cut me first. Then I soon make them cry.

Riddles and Kennings Gold digger, couch potato, and gas guzzler are a few modern kennings. Can you think of other kennings you use? What kennings have you noticed in Beowulf? Let’s keep track of them!

Let’s start reading lines 499-836.
Beowulf Let’s start reading lines As you read-- Boasting was normal and expected for warriors. Look for the kennings in these lines. Look for graphic details during the fight scene.

Homework Read lines 499-836 Finish the reading notes
Quiz corrections are due by the end of this week.

Welcome to Class! September 1, 2016
Do Now: Take out your notebooks. In lines Bewulf begins boasting, which ends in flyting (competitive boasting) with Unferth. With a partner, summarize and rewrite this flyt in modern language.

Reflections on lines 1-836 Take out your reading notes. Let’s make a picture-book summary of lines Under each picture copy a key line/quote from that scene. Cite the line (Beowulf 123). 

Let’s begin reading lines 837-1250
Beowulf Let’s begin reading lines As you read, look for— Christian ideas/imagery/allusions, How Beowulf receives his praise, The song of the scop How Wealhtheow treats Beowulf

Homework Read lines 837-1250 Finish the reading notes
Quiz corrections are due by the end of this week.

Welcome to class! September 2, 2016
Do Now: Fold your papers in half and cut on the lines to make flaps (don’t cut all the way through). Have you used the RACE strategy before? How? When? Did it help?

RACE Pointers R Restate the question as a sentence. You are giving a mini answer at this point. Don’t rewrite the question as a question! Include the author name and the title of the work when restating the question.

RACE POINTERS A Answer the question more fully. Explain your thinking or provide context/background. Restating the question and answering the question can be eliminated for questions that only have 2 or 3 lines to write. The textual evidence and explanation are the priorities. Always use complete sentences!

RACE Pointers C & E When citing evidence, introduce the quote. Use phrases like, “The author states,” or “According to the text…” You can lead into the quote by providing context. For example: After Beowulf meets Hrothgar he boasts, “quote.” When explaining how the quote supports your answer, use phrases like, “This demonstrates…” or “Clearly the text shows…” The explanation is the most important part.

RACE Practice Question: What is the significance of wergild in Beowulf? Explain. Cite your textual evidence. For example, “Quote” (Beowulf 182).

Picture Book Put the picture book in order. Make a title page.
Staple the book together.

Poetry Paragraph Poetry paragraphs are due on Tuesday.
What are your questions?

Beowulf Let’s start on line 1250. Look for— Alliteration
Paternal lineage Courage

Homework NO Beowulf reading over the weekend (whew!).
Focus on the poetry paragraphs due on Tuesday.

Welcome Back! September 5, 2016
I hope you had a relaxing weekend! Hand in your Anglo-Saxon poetry paragraph to the tray. Staple the rubric to your paper. Begin the paraphrasing activity.

Summarizing On the white half paper, write your four six-word summaries from your reading notes. When you are finished, share with your tables. Be a careful listener—you will need to answer a few questions after you are done sharing.

Reflection On the back of your paper, answer the following—
What did others include that surprised you? Explain how your summary compares in specificity/vagueness What will you revise?

Beowulf Let’s dive back in! Questions? Predictions?
Line As you read, look for the Anglo-Saxon topics we have been discussing in class (kinship, courage, leadership, fate, Christianity, value of land ownership).

Homework Finish reading lines 1251-1590 in Beowulf.
Complete the reading notes.

Do Now: Complete the paraphrase activity. Please do this on your own—no talking (you will have time to talk later in class).

Shield Project Shield Projects are due September 15 (next Thursday). This project is a MASTERY grade and is weighted at 70%.

Beowulf Beowulf for Kids Book We need to add in pages for lines (pgs ) What are the most important scenes from these lines? Draw a picture of each key scene. Under each picture copy a key line/quote from that scene. Cite the line (Beowulf 123). 

Beowulf for Kids Group 1: lines 837-955 Group 2: lines 956-1061
Group 6: lines (larger group)

Homework Begin thinking about your shield project. You will have time in class to work on this with your partner. Read lines and complete your reading notes. Complete your picture, if needed. You will have a Beowulf quiz on Monday.

Do Now: Complete the paraphrase activity. Please do this on your own—no talking. When finished, write questions about shield project on post-it notes. Place these on the door.

Paraphrase Keep the same meaning, but put the ideas in your own words.
Beowulf Paraphrase “…Aeschere was everything The world admires in a wise man and a friend Then this roaming killer came in a fury And slaughtered him in Heorot. Where she is hiding, Glutting on the corpse and glorifying her escape, I cannot tell; she has taken up the feud Because of last night” Aeschere was a good, smart friend. He was killed in the mead-hall by Grendel’s mom. I don’t know where she is hiding with his dead body. She wants revenge for Grendel’s death.

Shield Project You have 20 minutes to work with your partner on the shield project. Use your time wisely!

Beowulf for Kids Work in your groups from yesterday to place your pictures in chronological order. Make sure each picture has a line from the text that is properly cited.

Beowulf for Kids What is missing? Is anything out of place?
Is the summary accurate? Complete any missing images/scenes now.

Beowulf for Teens Let’s focus on your reading! Lines 1888-2311
Quiz over the poem on Tuesday. Shield Projects Due Thursday, Sept. 15.

Welcome to Class! Friday, September 9
Do Now: Complete the paraphrase activity. Please do this on your own—no talking. If you finish early, help me pass out the creative culture assignments.

Paraphrase Review Beowulf Paraphrase “…He had been poorly regarded
For a long time, was taken by the Geats For less than he was worth; and their lord too Had never much esteemed him in the mead-hall They firmly believed that he lacked force, That the prince was a weakling; but presently Every affront to his deserving was reversed” ( ). Everyone underestimated Beowulf. His lord never praised him in the mead-hall. Everyone thought he was wimpy. Now everyone thinks he’s strong, brave, and amazing.

Creative Culture Assignment Gallery Walk
Walk around and explore the work of your peers. Complete the questions on the handout. Be thoughtful with your answers. Have fun. I loved grading all of these—I know you’ll enjoy perusing them too!

Shield Work Meet with your partners.
Decide what materials are needed to work on this assignment on Monday. Decide what you will need to have prepared for the computer lab on Tuesday. Keep checking the rubric and assignment. Are you meeting the criterion?

Beowulf Let’s finish the poem. What will happen to our epic hero?

Homework Finish reading Beowulf. Complete the reading notes.
Shields are due Sept. 19. Quiz on Tuesday.

Do Now: Write a RACE paragraph in your journal on the following prompt. What event is foreshadowed in lines (p.159)? Does the use of foreshadowing in Beowulf enhance or spoil the story? Explain.

Reading Notes Hand in your reading notes to the tray, if you no longer need them for your project. If you need your reading notes for the work on the shield project today, hand them in tomorrow.

Shield Project We will go to computer lab A to work on the texts for our shield project. Use your time wisely. This project is a huge portion of your grade and must demonstrate mastery of clarity, organization, paraphrasing, and in-depth analysis.

Do now: Complete a journal entry on the following prompt. What are Beowulf’s defining characteristics? Find several examples of textual evidence to support your ideas.

Journal Extension Considering the defining traits of Beowulf, who are our modern-day Beowulfs? Explain your thinking.

Beowulf and Usain Bolt

Shield Project 30 mastery points Will assess the following skills:
identifying meaningful evidence paraphrasing text explaining evidence using specific details from the text

Shield Work & Quiz Do you need more time in computer lab A to work on the texts for the shield project? Let’s map out our week. Think about what time you need and where you need to work. We need a final quiz for Beowulf. Talk with your table. What is a reasonable date for this and WHY?

Shield Work Use your time wisely.
Make sure you have the assignment and rubric in front of you as you work.

Shield Work Look over your paraphrasing. Did you maintain the original meaning of the text? Have a partner look it over. Is your analysis in-depth? Do you explain the significance of your topics? Check your citations. Is the punctuation in the correct place?

Homework Shield Projects are due on Monday. Beowulf quiz:_____________

Do Now: Read the article on Usain Bolt. We will compare Bolt to Beowulf. As you read, take notes in your notebook on any similarities.

“We Could Be Heroes…” Complete the comparison handout. Use textual evidence from Beowulf and the Bolt article. Fully explain your conclusions.

Shield Work As you construct your shield, be sure to do the following: Shape the material into something that looks like a shield Add colors (plural) to your shield to increase its visual appeal Secure all materials to the shield Nothing should be falling or hanging off on Monday

Homework Shield Projects are due Monday, 9/19.
Beowulf Test is scheduled for Wednesday, 9/21.

Do Now: Read the sample Anglo-Saxon poem paragraphs. What did the authors do well? You may take notes on the text.

Shield Project Skills Proper Paraphrasing (more to follow)
MLA citation (titles, in-text citations, punctuation after the citation) Analysis (more to follow)

Paraphrasing – YES!  Paraphrasing should be your voice, not the author’s. You MUST MUST MUST maintain the meaning of the text you are paraphrasing.

Paraphrasing – no! Avoid simple synonym swapping.
You need to own the paraphrased work and changing out a couple words that mean the same (or close to the same thing) does not cut it. Did you pull out text from the original? You may do this, but it must be kept to a minimum. 10%. If so, this MUST be put in quotations and cited (otherwise you are plagiarizing and no one likes a cheater) Has your work changed the meaning of the original? OK, so now you’re just misrepresenting the author’s work

Shield Project “When it comes to fighting, I count myself/ as dangerous any day as Grendel./ So it won’t be a cutting edge I’ll wield/ to mow him down, easily as I might./ He has no idea of the arts of war,/ of shield or sword-play, although he does possess/ a wild strength. No weapons, therefore,/ for either this night” ( ). I think I am as dangerous a fighter as Grendel any day. As easy as it might be, I won’t kill him with a sword. Grendel does not know how to use a shield or fight with a sword. However, he is incredibly strong. Therefore, we will fight hand-to-hand. Beowulf renounces the use of weapons because Grendel fights unarmed. Although Beowulf believes he is more than a match for Grendel, his decision to fight unarmed – and on equal terms – is a brave one because his opponent ”possess[es] a wild strength,” which poses a risk to Beowulf, especially since he is fighting without a weapon. Beowulf’s choosing to fight Grendel unarmed indicates that bravery in battle can be demonstrated by rejecting advantages and fighting an opponent on equal terms.

Analysis Beowulf renounces the use of weapons because Grendel fights unarmed. Although Beowulf believes he is more than a match for Grendel, his decision to fight unarmed – and on equal terms – is a brave one because his opponent ”possess[es] a wild strength,” which poses a risk to Beowulf, especially since he is fighting without a weapon. Beowulf’s choosing to fight Grendel unarmed indicates that bravery in battle can be demonstrated by rejecting advantages and fighting an opponent on equal terms.

Shield Project 30 mastery points Will assess the following skills:
identifying meaningful evidence paraphrasing text explaining evidence using specific details from the text

Homework Shield Projects are due on Monday Beowulf Test on Wednesday

Happy Friday! Sept. 16, 2016 Welcome to class! Do now:
Take out your Shield Project rubric. Look at the bulleted directions. Place a checkmark next to all items that are complete. Circle all items that you need to complete before Monday.

So What? Who Cares? Your topics need to have meaning. You are making an argument about your topic. Ask yourself “so what?” or “who cares?” after reading your analysis sections. “Bravery in battle is important” is not enough.

So What? Who Cares? So how do we fix it? You have two choices.
You can discuss the significance of your topic to the time period (bravery in battle led to acceptance, glory, worth, monetary gain) or discuss how your topic is essential to the poem (the desire to maintain a reputation as a brave warrior motivates Beowulf to fight the dragon).

Practice Fix this claim. Kinship is important to Anglo-Saxons.

Shield Work Budget your time.
Remember to leave time to look over your work with fresh eyes. Look over the work of your partners. Be honest (but kind). Stick to the rubric. Ask questions.

Do Now: In your journal, answer the following questions. What was the best part of the shield project? Explain. What was the most difficult part of the shield project? Explain. What would you do differently next time? Explain.

Gallery Walk Let’s take part in a gallery walk to flaunt our hard work and insightful thinking. Complete the handout as you peruse the shields. We will share our reactions at the end.

Beowulf Q & A On post-it notes, address the following--
What questions do you have about Beowulf? What will help you best prepare for Wednesday’s quiz?

Homework Beowulf Test on Wednesday. We’ll review next class.
We will begin the essay this week.

Do Now: In your journal, answer the following questions. What was the dragon’s motive in killing Beowulf? What was Beowulf’s motive in killing the dragon? How do you know?

Written Review of Beowulf
You will work with a partner to answer one constructed response question (think RACE) about the end of Beowulf. We will share these with the class to help us better understand the ending of the poem.

Quiz Review Quiz Format: 15 multiple-choice questions. This only covers the END of Beowulf. 1 RACE question (Thursday). Things to remember: plot, characterization traits, kennings, motives.

Homework Quiz on Thursday (multiple choice). RACE paragraph on Monday.
Final exam: September 27. Bring your copy of The Last Kingdom to class next week.

Do Now: Answer the following question in your journal: What does the burning of Beowulf’s body represent? Your multiple-choice quiz is next class.

Paraphrase Practice Over our nation, soon it will be known
“Now war is looming Over our nation, soon it will be known to Franks and Frisians, far and wide That the king is gone. Hostility has been great among the Franks since Hygelac sailed forth at the head of a war-fleet into Friesland: there the Hetware harried and attacked and overwhelmed him at great odds” ( ).

Where are we?

Beowulf for Kids Lines 1591-3182
Illustrate an important scene and include a key quote (use MLA citation).

Beowulf for Kids 1: 1591-1865 2: 1866-2114 3: 2115-2378 4: 2379-2630
5: 6:

Beowulf Q & A After you have organized the work of your peers, write any final questions on post-it notes and place them on the door.

Homework Multiple choice quiz NEXT CLASS. Final exam: September 27.
Bring your copy of The Last Kingdom to class.

Welcome to class! Thursday, September 22
Do Now: Take out a pencil and fill in the scantron (name, period, date).

Beowulf Quiz Don’t be fooled by distractors.
Do NOT write the constructed response. Only answer the multiple choice questions. When finished, hand in your test to me and place your reading notes in the tray.

Homework No homework tonight!
Your final exam is Tuesday, Sept This will be skill-based (close reading skills, topics of cultural importance, paraphrasing)

Happy Friday! Go Panthers!
Do Now: Think—what changes do you need to make when turning an epic poem into a cartoon? Why would these changes need to be made?

Genre Comparison As you watch the cartoon version of Beowulf, keep track of the similarities and differences between the two formats.

Homework No Homework tonight! Go to Homecoming! Have fun!
Your skill-based final exam is on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Welcome Back! Monday, September 26, 2016
Do Now: In your journals, draw and complete this Venn diagram: Beowulf The Last Kingdom

Essay Assignment Chose one Anglo-Saxon topic of cultural importance in both Beowulf and The Last Kingdom (kinship/loyalty, leadership, courage, property, fate, Christianity). Choose a character in each book that reflects this trait. Create a thesis that argues what this trait reveals about the Anglo-Saxon world.

Thesis Statement This is the description of a perfect thesis statement according to the rubric: The thesis statement is complete: fulfills the requirements of the assignment, creates an argument, and provides insight. So…How do we do that?

Complete? Fulfills requirements? Arguable? Insightful?
Thesis Statement Let’s practice-- Kinship, as revealed in Beowulf and The Last Kingdom, is important in Anglo-Saxon culture. Complete? Fulfills requirements? Arguable? Insightful?

Thesis Statement Let’s practice-- The characters Beowulf and Unferth in Beowulf and The Last Kingdom, demonstrate the importance of kinship in Anglo-Saxon culture. Complete? Fulfills requirements? Arguable? Insightful?

Thesis Statement Let’s practice-- The kinship ties between the heroes of Beowulf and The Last Kingdom to, respectively, Hrothgar and Ragnar reveal that kinship in Anglo-Saxon culture is not based on blood relations. Complete? Fulfills requirements? Arguable? Insightful?

Now What? Do you have proof? Find the BEST quotes to support your thesis. “…So now, Beowulf/I adopt you in my heart as a dear son./…there’ll be nothing you’ll want for” (lines ). “I shall make you…a son to me” (Cornwell 186).

1st Body Paragraph—Beowulf
Body Paragraphs 1st Body Paragraph—Beowulf Topic sentence about Hrothgar and Beowulf’s kinship ties Textual evidence, paraphrasing, explanation What does this reveal about Anglo- Saxon culture? Why is this relationship significant?

Before you leave-- Come up with a thesis statement that fulfills the requirements (complete, fulfills requirements, arguable, insightful). Find textual evidence to support your ideas.

Final Exam Final exam next class
10 multiple-choice questions (skill based) Identify Anglo-Saxon topics in a passage Contextual information with textual evidence Identify correct paraphrasing of a passage Identify character traits in a passage Kennings, foreshadowing, allusions

Homework Develop a thesis for your essay.
Find textual evidence for your thesis. Bring both books to class. Exam tomorrow.

Welcome to Class! Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Do Now: Take out your journal and respond to the following prompt. How would you revise this thesis? Beowulf and Uhtred’s bravery showed they were strong leaders. You must have something to argue – otherwise, you wind up reporting on a topic instead of arguing a thesis.

Exam Write your name on the scantron.
Take your time on the exam. Read carefully. When finished, hand in your exam and take out your thesis and evidence. Evaluate your work using the checklist.

Introduction Summarize the two works
Include all characters you will discuss in your paper Do NOT attempt to jam every piece of information from the work into your summary – stick to what is relevant to your thesis Transition to your thesis statement “In both these works, -insert topic- is…” Thesis Statement

Homework Complete your introduction for next class.
Bring your evidence to class—we will write our body paragraphs.

Welcome to Class! Wednesday, September 28
Do Now:

Body Paragraphs #1: Begin with a chronological clue.
Who? What? When? Where? AVOID PERSONAL PRONOUNS #2: Quote (and quote integration) Provide an effective lead Avoid using “He said, …” Hrothgar expressed his appreciation for Beowulf’s brave deeds.

Body Paragraphs #3: Quote Engagement
Here is where you step in and explain how the passage you’ve included in your essay supports your thesis. How does your character embody – insert trait– in this passage? What does this reveal about Anglo- Saxon culture?

Body Paragraphs Grendel’s demonic nature is demonstrated when he sneaks into Heorot and devours one of the warriors who came with Beowulf to Denmark. Once night had fallen and the men were asleep, “[Grendel] grabbed and mauled a man on his bench, / bit into his bone-lappings, bolted down his blood / and gorged on him in lumps, leaving the body / utterly lifeless, eaten up / hand and foot” (Beowulf ). Grendel is such an evil creature that not only does he kill, he “gorged on” his victim, eating him “hand and foot.” Grendel’s brutal murder reveals that in Anglo-Saxon culture, demons were evil beings that killed and consumed men without remorse.

Body Paragraphs Grendel’s demonic nature is demonstrated when he sneaks into Heorot and devours one of the warriors who came with Beowulf to Denmark. Once night had fallen and the men were asleep, “[Grendel] grabbed and mauled a man on his bench, / bit into his bone-lappings, bolted down his blood / and gorged on him in lumps, leaving the body / utterly lifeless, eaten up / hand and foot” (Beowulf ). Grendel is such an evil creature that he does not stop at killing his victim. Rather, Grendel “gorged on” the man, eating him “hand and foot.” Killing and devouring the man indicates a vile savagery, as the demon’s actions are horrific. The demon Grendel’s brutal murder reveals that in Anglo-Saxon culture, demons were thought to be evil beings that killed and consumed men without remorse.

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