Friday, January 12, 2018

Introduction to Beowulf

January 16, 2018

Standard: 

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q:  Identify and analyze central ideas to determine the theme.

Starter: 


Watch the video, and then answer the question: 

How does time and place impact writing?

Image result for beowulf

Vocabulary: 

Word: Anglo-Saxon
Part of Speech: Adjective
Dictionary Definition: relating to or denoting the Germanic inhabitants of England from their arrival in the 5th century up to the Norman Conquest.
Your Definition: 
Activity:  Find image that depicts Anglo-Saxons.

Image result for define anglo saxon

Activity: 


We will watch the video together as a quick refresher.

2.  Beowulf Excerpt

As a class, we will read through pages 5-8 in our StudySync books.

Discussion Questions

What is the main idea of each section XX and XXI?
What is  a potential theme?
Where does history end and legend begin?

3.  TPEQEA

How does the combination of character, plot, and setting help you understand Anglo-Saxon views and culture?  

4.  TPEQEA Peer Edit 

Find a partner to peer edit with and complete the rubric for them.

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned about Anglo-Saxon culture?

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