PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT TODAY: IT WILL COUNT AS A 50 POINT ESSAY GRADE AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY MORE CLASS TIME TO WORK ON IT.
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Almost every high school senior anywhere reads Beowulf, including myself. So,:
1. Why do you think it is a story that everyone should read at least once? What major point should you get out of this?
2. Ten years from now, if someone mentions Beowulf to you, what do you think you will remember about it? Any particular scene?
3. From reading this story, what have you learned about what these people value--meaning--why was a character such as Beowulf someone people admired? Why do people enjoy heroic stories still?
4. Which version of Beowulf did you prefer (movie or epic poem) and why? Why do you think the movie studio found it necessary to change sections? What does it add/subtract from the meaning? (video Beowulf vs. Dragon)
5. If a hero exemplifies the qualities a culture finds important or valuable, do villains or monsters then portray those qualities we look down on, or just serve as tangible examples of what we fear? What makes you believe this?
6. Can a hero be a hero without a villain? Are the lines between the two ever blurred? Is this subjective rather than objective? Explain.
7. Are monsters scarier or less scary (more or less dangerous)when they are visible? This doesn't necessarily mean physical in shape, such as terrorism, AIDS, etc. that are sometimes hard to put a finger on.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Beowulf's Last Battle (pages 52-60)
Please complete the following Assignment in my absence:
You may work independently if you really want to or with a partner (1 partner)
This assignment may be typed or hand-written--it is up to you .
You only have today's class to work on this so please work even if I am not here!!
Group Questions: Please write the name of both group members on a lined sheet of paper/document and answer the following questions in the RACE format.
You may work independently if you really want to or with a partner (1 partner)
This assignment may be typed or hand-written--it is up to you .
You only have today's class to work on this so please work even if I am not here!!
Group Questions: Please write the name of both group members on a lined sheet of paper/document and answer the following questions in the RACE format.
BEOWULF’S LAST BATTLE
1. Where is Beowulf now?
How many years have passed? In
general, how old might he be?
2. What terrorizes his kingdom, and why?
3. Why does Beowulf decide to take weapons and armor this
time?
4. What happens when he meets the dragon?
5. What do his men
do, and why? What problems does this
create?
6. Who is with
Beowulf? What traits of a hero does this display?
7. What happens to Beowulf?
THE DEATH OF BEOWULF
8. What does Beowulf
command Wiglaf to do?
9. What does Wiglaf say to the traitorous men?
10. What values does this decision show?
MOURNING BEOWULF
11. What do the Geats build for Beowulf?
12. What do they do with the treasure?
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Grendel's Mother and the Battle with her...
Read pages 45-51: PLEASE CHANGE WORKSHEET TO SAY "45" NOT "47" AT THE TOP
In groups, answer questions: #1, 3, 4, 5 on page 51
page 63 #8
In groups, answer questions: #1, 3, 4, 5 on page 51
page 63 #8
Write 2 paragraphs:
(Use pages 47-51 for your answers) 20
points (we can attach paper to this)
1.
Characterize Grendel’s mother in both sections: “Grendel’s Mother” and “The
Battle with Grendel’s Mother”. *Use
min. 1 adjective/textual example for EACH SECTION.
2.
Characterize Beowulf in the section: “The Battle with Grendel’s Mother”
*Use min. 2 adjectives and textual examples
from this section.
*Be sure to note any changes or
reinforcements of his character from earlier sections
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Please get started with the following activity as soon as you come in....
Please add on to yesterday's assignment characterizing Grendel. (it can be on a separate sheet of paper if you like):
Please repeat yesterday's characterization process only this time for the hero Beowulf (min. 2 adjectives/textual examples). His description begins on page: 36-39.
Here is the "skeleton" we used yesterday if you need it:
Today we will read beginning on page 40: "The Battle with Grendel."
As you read think about the characteristics of an epic hero and how Beowulf proves himself to be one according to that definition:
*Jot down a few notes and line numbers as you read that you could share with the class when we are done reading: How does Beowulf prove himself to be an epic hero?
*Also, note how Grendel has changed. How and why is this??
Please repeat yesterday's characterization process only this time for the hero Beowulf (min. 2 adjectives/textual examples). His description begins on page: 36-39.
Here is the "skeleton" we used yesterday if you need it:
In the beginning of the epic poem Beowulf, the title character, Beowulf, is
described as….____________. This is shown in lines ____ when it states
_________. Beowulf also shows himself to be _____________ as seen in lines
_______ meaning, ____________.
Today we will read beginning on page 40: "The Battle with Grendel."
As you read think about the characteristics of an epic hero and how Beowulf proves himself to be one according to that definition:
*Jot down a few notes and line numbers as you read that you could share with the class when we are done reading: How does Beowulf prove himself to be an epic hero?
*Also, note how Grendel has changed. How and why is this??
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Hw: Write down 5 of the following 10 sentences: Agree or disagree with the statement and explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.
1. Stronger people should stand up and look out for weaker people.
2. Stronger countries should fight to help weak countries.
3. Sometimes war is necessary.
4. If our country was invaded, I would be willing to fight.
5. I would fight to protect my family.
6. One does not need the love of his people to be a great leader.
7. Knowing the right people is the best way to get respect.
8. Men have a duty to protect women.
9. If you walk away from a fight it shows you are less manly than someone
who stands up and fights
10. Good always triumphs over evil
Today in class: We will write a minimum of 1 paragraph characterizing Grendel and Beowulf. Give a minimum of 2 adjectives and 2 textual examples as support. (cited by line #)
2. Stronger countries should fight to help weak countries.
3. Sometimes war is necessary.
4. If our country was invaded, I would be willing to fight.
5. I would fight to protect my family.
6. One does not need the love of his people to be a great leader.
7. Knowing the right people is the best way to get respect.
8. Men have a duty to protect women.
9. If you walk away from a fight it shows you are less manly than someone
who stands up and fights
10. Good always triumphs over evil
Today in class: We will write a minimum of 1 paragraph characterizing Grendel and Beowulf. Give a minimum of 2 adjectives and 2 textual examples as support. (cited by line #)
Reading questions for Beowulf ----No need to copy the question!
1. Who were Grendel's earliest ancestors? How did he come to exist? 19-29
2. What is meant by "the beginning might not be the end" ? 49
3. What does the phrase "hell-forged hands" suggest about Grendel? 64
4. What does Grendel's inability to know God's love suggest about him? 84
5. Why is it so important for Beowulf to kill Grendel without weapons? 172-74
6. What service did Hrothgar perform for Beowulf's father? 191-206
7. Why might Grendel be trying to run from Beowulf? 278-89
8. Why can't weapons hurt Grendel? 322-26
9. Why does Beowulf hang Grendel's arm from the rafters? 355-58
10. What role do poets seem to play in Beowulf's society?
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