2. Elements of Myth:
Involve gods
One central conflict
Teach a lesson or explain a principal of life (like nature, creation, etc…)

3. Section #1: Comprehension
1. Why does Fenris kill the troll?
2. How is Fenris taken by Thor and Loki?
3. Why is Fenris imprisoned by Odin?
4. How does Loki trick Fenris?
Section #2: Analysis
5. Based upon your understanding of the myth, how would you describe the Anglo-Saxon gods? Support.
6. What lesson may an Anglo-Saxon learn from the myth? Explain.

4. Elements of Legend:
Set of characters
Founded in history
Retold; change
Variations across cultures (suggest political / social behavior)

5. King Arthur 5. Sir Gawain Sir Lancelot 6. The Lady of the Lake
Directions: Define the following characters: what they did, look like, etc…
King Arthur
Sir Lancelot
Guinevere
Merlin
5. Sir Gawain
6. The Lady of the Lake
7. Morgan Le Fay
8. The Fisher King

6. Unique to Legends & Myth
Mutable (Changing) Characters:
Same name and basic story
Actions, events and settings vary
Time period influences use of common characters

7. King Arthur:
Britain’s Hero
Defeats Saxons
Famous Plot Lines:
Excalibur
Camelot
Round Table
“Death” & “Return”

8. Sir Lancelot:
‘Best’ Knight
Famous Plot Lines:
Lady of the Lake
Guinevere
Son: Galahad

9. Guinevere:
Arthur’s Queen
Famous Plot Lines:
Marriage
Lancelot
Nun

10. Merlin:
Arthur’s Wizard
Famous Plot Lines:
Arthur’s Conception
Excalibur
Temptress Vivien

11. It is important to have a sense of history and context when reading a legend
Assignment:
View ‘Camelot’ and take notes
There will be an open note quiz on all background information (keep notes!)

12. Development of story over time (start, changes, facts, fiction, etc…)
Take Notes On:
Development of story over time (start, changes, facts, fiction, etc…)
All versions social and political impact (Chivalric Code, Courtly Love)
Chretien de Trois
Tintagel

13. Lesson 2

15. Section #1: Comprehension
Why does Fenris kill the troll?
Attacked; kills brother
2. How is Fenris taken by Thor and Loki?
Loki (rabbit trick); Thor (hammer)
3. Why is Fenris imprisoned by Odin?
Prevent prophecy
4. How does Loki trick Fenris?
Con: magic chord

16. Deceptive; self-serving; powerful
Section #2: Analysis
5. Based upon your understanding of the myth, how would you describe the Anglo-Saxon gods?
Deceptive; self-serving; powerful
6. What lesson may an Anglo-Saxon learn from the myth? Explain.
avoid emotion; don’t trust the gods
Intelligence can beat physical strength

17. Sir Gawain
Arthur’s nephew
‘greatest’ knight
Famous Plot Lines:
His loves
The Green Knight

18. The Lady of the Lake:
Magical Spirit (god)
Famous Plot Lines:
Lancelot’s birth
Excalibur
Enchanting Merlin

19. Morgan Le Fay:
Arthur’s Step-Sister
Powerful magician (fay)
Famous Plot Lines:
Antagonist
Enchants Sir Lancelot
Avalon

20. The Fisher King:
The Wounded King
Famous Plot Lines:
Keeper of the Holy Grail
Percival (healer)

21. Woods The Holy Grail Glastonbury Round Table Galahad Arthur’s Appeal
Take Notes On:
Woods
Round Table
Arthur’s Appeal
Merlin
Sir Thomas Malory
Take Notes On:
The Holy Grail
Glastonbury
Galahad
Arthur’s death

22. Lesson 3

24. Reading Log (Research Process Step #3) 2. Choose a format:
1. Complete 5 items (ques.) for EVERY CH.
2. Choose a format:
Handwritten notebook
Typed and stapled (example on website)
Binder Format

25. Reading Log Items (Questions)
1. List and define new characters and settings
2. Provide a sentence summary of events
3a. Record and CITE most important quote
3b. Explain why you chose quote
4. Explain how the events connect to theme
5. List and explain a connection to your author’s life

26. Complete for EVERY chapter Due: Wed. (12/14)
Reading Log (Research Process Step #3)
Get your book!
Begin Process
Complete for EVERY chapter
Due: Wed. (12/14)

27. All paraphrased research must be internally cited in a research paper.
Paraphrased Research & Citations:
All paraphrased research must be internally cited in a research paper.
Place the internal citation at the end of the last sentence from that Source that page.
Each time you switch pages or sources you must provide an internal citation at the end of the sentence.

28. HW: ADD INTERNAL CITATIONS
Biography Essay:
HW: ADD INTERNAL CITATIONS
You may handwrite or revise your electronic copy – Due: Mon. (11/14)

29. Assignment:
Complete Lit. Book Outline: The Middle Ages on guided notes
View Pgs. 72 – 88
If you do not finish, sign-out book and complete for HW!