1. Pick up Textbooks/handout Entry Task: On a piece of notebook paper answer the following: 1.Why does Beowulf journey across the sea to the land of the Danes? 2.How does Beowulf trap and kill Grendel? 3.What drives Grendel to attack so many men at Herot, the mead hall? 4.Why does Beowulf hang Grendel’s arm from the rafters of the Hall? Place Glass Castle journals and incident report on corner of desk to be checked.

2. Learning Targets for today Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea

3. Review - Epic Hero Characteristics of an Epic Hero Honor Bravery Generosity Loyality Goes on a Journey/Quest Superhuman strength As a leader identified with people/society

4. Beowulf You will need a pen and highlighter. Handout page 15. Read Grendel’s Mother starting on page 55 in the textbook.

5. Exit task Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel you met the targets? Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea 1. What is one thing that you completed or learned today that you found interesting? 2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in future classes?