1. English 10 – Period 2 - Wed, Nov. 1
Due Today:
Past Due - Common Lit Extended Resp/ADD to folder on Google Classroom / Turn in notes
Extra Time if Needed – One Quote, one Characterization, one Conflict
IF ABSENT LAST CLASS - Did you Remind text? Check agenda? Work on CW/HW?
Do now: P/u GRAMMAR NOTEBOOK

2. Today’s Activities MUG Shots - Grammar Sentence #3B
Beowulf – A New Telling
View Examples - Characterization & Quote analysis
FINISH/submit – One Quote, one Characterization, one Conflict (indiv)
Read Ch. 16
Begin (not HW) – Compare/Contrast – Beo/Team vs. Firedrake & Sigmund/Fitela vs. Fire Dragon

3. Example – Quote Analysis
Quote: “’Light holds you, Grendel. Light holds you in its power…these fingers that you feel are ten great stars. Stars have no fear. I do not fear you, Grendel…’” (Nye 40). Page#: 40 (Ch. 6) Situational Context: Beowulf is fighting Grendel in his first battle in the novel. King Hrothgar’s own well-armed army of men has been defeated twice by this monster. Beowulf is employing his own strength and confidence to defeat Grendel, as weapons have been of no use in the past. Reaction (why did you choose it): This quote highlights some of Beowulf’s inner strengths as a man and effective warrior. He is physically strong, but he also feels no fear; this is an important point to note, as fear has been one of Grendel’s primary weapons against ordinary men. In addition, this quote highlights one of the main external conflicts in the novel, Man vs. Supernatural. This is the first of three difficult battles Beowulf will encounter in the novel on his hero’s journey to keep his (and others’) kingdoms safe.

4. Example – Characterization
Type of Indirect Characterization: Speech & Actions (the “S” and the “A” of STEAL) Quote: “Beowulf swiftly handed him an apple. ‘I don’t peel them, myself,’ he said” (Nye 27). Page#: 27 (Ch. 5 ) Situational Context Beowulf encounters Unferth’s ill will towards him when he initially meets King Hrothgar. Beowulf is intent on impressing the king and convincing him to allow him to fight Grendel. Beowulf brings apples, which Unferth incorrectly identifies as “witches’ apples”; Unferth attempts to throw Beowulf under the bus and make him look as if he is trying to poison the king. Despite Unferth’s obvious attempt to make Beowulf look bad, Beowulf, instead of becoming angry, makes a joke and lightens the mood. What Does it Say About the Character as a Person: Beowulf knows he cannot overreact if he wants to convince the king he is the monster-slaying man that is needed here; he needs the king to trust and respect him. In this situation, he shows he is level-headed, calm, and savvy in his understanding of people dynamics.

5. HW for Fri, Nov. 3
ALL MISSING work must be turned in by Friday’s class
In class on FRI – Ms. Reynolds, No Red Ink, and finish The Blind Side

6. MUG Shots Directions
ONE SUBJECT NOTEBOOK for MUG SHOTS/grammar – leave in class if needed
INCLUDE date and number of MUG Shot
COPY IN PEN; make corrections in PENCIL
CORRECT with GROUP / REVIEW as class
ANNOTATE sentence with notes to enhance understanding of grammar rules
SKIP a line or two between sentences (no more)

7. Journal Writing Guidelines
Loose leaf paper (or online)
Name, date, period at top (if handwritten)
Restate the question in your response
5-10 complete, thoughtful sentences OR 15 minute write (extended); this is one paragraph+ or front of a page
Read through once to proofread for errors