Introduce the history of the English Language
Discuss various time periods beginning with the "anglo-saxons"
Have students outline "Bewulf: Language and Poetics Quizk Reference Sheet"
Handout Vocabulary for Beowulf3
Elements of the Epic Hero
Tuesday
Discuss what is loyalty?
Have students read the article "Stop Snitchin", have them compare the rules of loyalty and courage of the anglo-saxon times to that of today.
Complete Reflection Question: What does loyalty mean to you, and to what extent are you willing to go to remain loyal? What are the costs and/or benefits to our society?
Read Part one of Beowulf
Wednesday
Thursday
Reflection Question: What is the role of religion in Beowulf?
- Include the question in your answer
- Give an explanation
- Provide at least 2 quotes from the text to support your answer
Read part 2 of Bewulf
Complete study guide for Beowulf due today
Test Review:
Review: matching, short answer, essay
Identify various characters
Know the plot of the story
Essay Question:
Beowulf is thought to be a perfect hero for his time. a) what qualities should a modern hero have? (b) In what situations might a modern hero demonstrate these qualities (c) Give one example of a modern hero or a time wher people dislplayed heroic qualities.
Friday
Test on Beowulf
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