1. Welcome! January 29th, 2018 Monday
Do Now
Take a weekly Bell Ringer sheet from the front table. Once the bell rings, we’ll watch a video, and you will have five minutes to respond to the question in at least five sentences.
Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

2. What would you do differently if you knew that nobody would judge you?
Click on the link below to watch a video clip. Respond in writing by providing your thoughts on the following question:
What would you do differently if you knew that nobody would judge you?
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3. Types of Questions
In English, there are different levels of analysis. Some are low-level, while some are far more difficult. As we’re approaching the Beowulf test (Wednesday!), know that there will be four types of questions you will have to answer.
Main Idea Questions
Inferred Main Idea Questions
Hidden Meaning Questions
Thematic Questions
Hint: take notes! 

4. Main Idea Questions You can find the answer directly in the text.
1. Who wins the battle with Grendel
2. What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar to do if he looses to Grendel?
3. Who is king of the Danes?

5. Inferred Main Idea Questions
The question focuses on what happens in the text on a literal level (like main idea questions) but requires you to read between the lines. It’s not stated directly).
1. How did Beowulf plan to defeat Grendel? 2. Why do the Danes decide to trust Beowulf? 3. Why does Grendel's mother attack Beowulf?

6. Hidden Meaning Questions
The question focuses on a specific aspect of the text at the thematic level. Requires the reader to think about what the author intended, and usually leads to deeper themes that are found throughout the text. Usually deals with symbolic meanings.
1. What is significant about taking Grendel's arm? 2. Why does Beowulf only defeat monsters  (never  humans)? 3. Why behead Grendel's corpse?

7. Thematic Questions
The question focuses on the text as a whole at the thematic level. Requires the reader to think about what the author intended.
1. How is Beowulf proven a hero? 2. Why is fame so important to Beowulf? 3. Why do weapons keep failing Beowulf?

8. Thematic Questions Practice!
Choose one of the prompts below and respond in a Google Doc using at least two reasons. Support each reason with details from the text.
Prompt #1: In what ways is Beowulf proven worthy of  his title as a hero? Why does this matter to a modern audience?
Prompt #2: How do we know that Beowulf is human?  How does his  humanity add relevance to the story?

9. Modern Day Heroes
Once you finish your prompt, you may do the following:
Complete your RAFT (if you still haven’t)
Read the “Modern Day Heroes” article and answer the corresponding questions on your handout.
Begin your IXL for the week: J.1 and J.2 in the 12th Grade Language Arts skills.