Bellwork #1:SW set up and discuss their portfolio usage for class.SW analyze and interpret meaning behind Anglo-Saxon and Beowulf

• Create a circle map based on background information you know based upon Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings.

Bellwork #2:SW analyze and interpret meaning behind Anglo-Saxon and Beowulf with expert folders individually and in groups.SW share out information learned and apply it to a group circle map.

• Beowulf was originally an oral tale. How does telling a story out loud keep it alive?

Bellwork #3:SW discuss and interpret meaning of notes through a gallery walk.SW take and discuss guided notes on Beowulf.

• List three new learning you discussed yesterday with your group.

Bellwork #4:SW finish any notes based upon background information on Beowulf.SW apply their knowledge on a background quiz on Beowulf.SW SSR and create a flow map based on their reading.

• SSR for 15-20 minutes, then create a flow map with at least 3-5 main events and 1-2 details with each square.

Bellwork #5:SW set up a 4 square and critically read a passage from Antigone.SW T2T and apply what they know to a 4 square.

• Take a piece a paper and fold it hamburger style, then label it:

• What does it say?• How does it say it?• What does it mean?• So…what does it mean to you?

Bellwork #6:SW critically read and listen to Beowulf: The Monster Grendel.SW look for examples of Literary devices within the text and share out their findings..

• Create a flow map based upon the events in this section. Give at least 5 events with 1-2 details to go with each event.

Bellwork #7:SW critically read, analyze, and listen to Beowulf: The Arrival of the hero and Unferth’s Challenge.SW look for examples of Literary devices within the text and share out their findings..

• Who is Grendel?• How long has he terrorized the Danes?• How many people have they lost?• Why do they believe Beowulf can help them?

Bellwork #8:SW critically read, analyze, and listen to The Battle with Grendel.SW create a flow map of events based upon this section.SW SSR+ for 15-20 mins and apply it to the questions below.

• Your Name:• Novel:• Page you started on:• Page you ended on:• Rate it (1-10):• Highlights (2):• Lowlights (2):• Questions (2):

Bellwork #9:SW critically read The Monster’s Mother and look for examples of metaphor’s, alliteration, similes, and Kennings.SW discuss and work on part 1 questions in preparation of their quiz.

• Create a double-bubble map on Beowulf and Grendel. Don’t forget your frame of reference and your question.

Bellwork #10:SW recap and then apply their knowledge they already learned on a Beowulf part 1 quiz. SW create an epic hero poem in class.

• Create a Flow Map based on at least 15 main events that happened on Part 1 of Beowulf (remember the sections are: The Monster Grendel, The Arrival of the Hero, Unferth’s Challenge, The Battle with Grendel, and The Monster’s Mother). Add at least 2 details behind each event. Don’t forget your frame of reference. Your question should be: What happened in part one of Beowulf?

Bellwork #11:SW discuss the qualities of an epic hero and write/respond how Beowulf qualifies as one with proof and three examples from the novel.SW read and edit another student’s work.

• Beowulf exclaims, “Fate will unwind as it must!” What can you infer about Beowulf’s beliefs from this statement?

Bellwork #12:SW analyze a clip from a video on loyalty to discuss loyalty to a family vs. loyalty to society.SW gallery walk to discuss possible scenarios based upon loyalty and share out their findings.SW analyze a passage of Beowulf and discuss his loyalties and who they lie with.

• Watch the clip from the video.• What would you do if…• What do you think the father will do?• What does he do?• Explain how group loyalties may conflict with

individual ones or vice verse?

Bellwork #13:SW read, analyze, and T2T on an AoW,SW apply what they learned to SOAPSTone.SW SSR+ for 20 mins and answer the questions below.

• Your Name:• Novel:• Page you started on:• Page you ended on:• Identify 2 golden lines and explain their significance to

your novel.

Bellwork 14:SW critically read and analyze the final battle. SW identify metaphor, similes, alliteration, and any Kennings used throughout this section.SW finish their questions on Part 2 of Beowulf.

Beowulf has successfully ruled and reigned for 50 years over the Geats. This is his final battle, what do you predict will happen and why? Remember he is an old man now…what would make him still battle at this point, when he has other’s that can do it for him?

Bellwork #15:SW review Beowulf for their test on Wednesday and begin working on project ideas for their Beowulf projects.

• In what way does Wiglaf resemble the younger Beowulf? What makes him a worthy successor to Beowulf?

SW take 5-10 mins to review for their test.SW apply their knowledge to a Unit exam on Beowulf.SW work on a culminating project on Beowulf.

No Bellwork-Take 5-10 mins to review.

Bellwork #16:SW SSR+ after their exam and pick out 2 golden lines and explain how they connect.SW work on their Beowulf projects that are due on Friday.

•Read for 10-15 mins.

•Novel:

•Page started on:

•Page ended on:

•2 Golden Lines? How do they connect to the novel?

Bellwork #17 & 18:SW viewing Beowulf the movie.SW identify similarities and differences they see from the movie’s plot compared to the Epic Poem.

• Create a Double-Bubble Map. One side based upon the poems plot points and then one based upon the movie’s plot points. Give 5 similarities and 5 differences on each side.

Bellwork #19:SW finish Viewing Beowulf and looking at Plot differences.SW apply their knowledge to a Grammar Pre-test.SW begin discussing guidelines to the Beowulf paper.

What aspect of grammar do you struggle with the most? Explain why?

Bellwork #20:SW begin setting up their Tree Map for their paper and discussing important elements in an intro paragraph.SW critique other student’s intro paragraphs and developing their own.

When responding to a prompt, 3 things need to be present in your introduction:

1)Hook (Catchy Phrase or Situational) Quotes from important people (cited)Statistics from a source (cited)Creative catchy phrases ( don’t use clichés!)

No questions or broad statements. 2)Claim: Essay Topic + Opinion + Three Reasons(If you

have 3 prongs)3)Definition of Prompt: Some people say…other people say

Beowulf is an Epic poem; an original, one of a kind, that all other literature use as an example to base their work on. Beowulf is an Epic hero. I am about to talk to you about what makes Beowulf an epic hero. Beowulf is an epic hero because he uses his body and mind well, he is well-know and of a high social position, and he helps decide the fate of a nation.

“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Beowulf is an ordinary man, yet he takes on the challenge of Grendel, refuses to back down, and has confidence in his abilities. This is what allows him to rise above the rest. We all have qualities of a hero within us, we just need the confidence (ego) to see any obstacle through. Beowulf is an Epic hero because he struggles to overcome a human weakness, uses his body and mind well, and alters the fate of a nation.

Bellwork #21:SW review their Intro paragraphs and make any necessary adjustments.SW work on developing and supporting their body paragraphs of their paper.

• What is the easiest part of the writing process for you? The hardest?

What strategy or strategies do you use that helps? Explain.

Remember: Your body paragraphs should follow your claim points

and in the order they are stated in your claim.

For Example: Beowulf is seen as an epic hero because he uses his

body and mind well, is well known and of high social standing, and

helps decide the fate of a nation.

So, in this way:1st body: Uses body/mind well

2nd body: Well known/high social position

3rd body: Decides fate of a nation

Bellwork #22:SW continue to develop their body paragraphs for their papers and make any necessary revisions based upon yesterday’s feedback.

• List some good transition words used from one body paragraph to the next.

• Create a well developed topic sentence for your second and third body paragraph.

Bellwork #23:SW create their conclusion to their essay and share out with a partner.SW conduct a final editing of another student’s essay with the checklist.SW write their final paper for homework or type it out.

Conclusions:

Transition words:• Essentially• Ultimately• In essence

Remember:• Restate the claim• Final thoughts (3-5 sentences).

Bellwork #24:SW demonstrate their understanding of Academic vocabulary using the following terms in a sentence.

SW read and annotate an article about Chaucer and apply characteristics about the author to a bubble map.

SW read and listen to the prologue of the CT and discuss the meaning behind it orally.

• Eminent (adj.): Great or high standing.• Guile (n.): Sly dealings; skill in deceiving.• Benign (adj.): Kind; gracious.• Obstinate (adj.): Unreasonably stubborn.• Frugal (adj.): Thrifty, careful with money.• Pilgrimage (n,): A journey to a holy place.

Bellwork #24: (Cont.)SW demonstrate their understanding of Academic vocabulary using the following terms in a sentence.

SW read and annotate an article about Chaucer and apply characteristics about the author to a bubble map.

SW read and listen to the prologue of the CT and discuss the meaning behind it orally

1. A millionaire finds it difficult to be _____; he likes to be generous with his money.

2. The tradition of _____ to Mecca is important in Islam.

3. The thief used his ____ to steal things before his victims could notice.

4. An _____ man; my husband will never admit his stubborn nature.

5. Even when the family was late with their rent, the ____ landlord didn’t harass them.

6. After a lifetime of glorious battle, he was the most _____ knight in the kingdom.

Bellwork #25:SW read a section of The Canterbury Tales that is assigned to them with a partner.

SW demonstrate their understanding of their pilgrim(s) assigned to them by applying the information they read and discuss with their partner in a chart paper presentation.

1) Who was Chaucer and what types of jobs did he hold?

2) Why did he write poetry?

3) Why does Chaucer portray the character of himself as dull and long winded?

Bellwork #26:SW SSR+ for 15-20 mins on a novel of their choice.SW annotate (T2T) on and AoW and apply it to the 4 square.

• After you read respond to one of the following statements:

• While I was reading I felt…..

• I was surprised by…..

• Because of _____ I assumed….

• I wonder if …..

Bellwork #27:SW demonstrate their understanding of their pilgrim(s) assigned to them by applying the information they read and discuss with their partner in a chart paper presentation for the class.

List at least two interesting facts that you have learned about the pilgrims assigned to you.

Bellwork #28:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.

SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage.

Explain what/how your pilgrim can benefit the group on this pilgrimage in your opinion? What story may they tell and why?

Bellwork #29:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.

SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage

Based upon the pilgrims presented so far, who do you think has the most to offer or benefit the group with and why?

Bellwork #30:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.

SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage

1.During what time of year do people prefer to go on pilgrimage?

2.What is the challenge proposed to the pilgrims by the Host?

3. What is the reward for winning?

Bellwork #31:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage.SW SSR+ and read/discuss an AoW.

• Take 15-20 minutes to read your novel, then identify three examples on literary devices (Simile, metaphor, alliteration, assonance, personification, imagery, etc.).

Bellwork #32:SW view the “Pardoner’s Tale,” and interpret the meaning behind the tale.SW discuss and interpret questions/academic vocabulary in the “Pardoners Tale.”

What was Ironic about the monk?

What was he supposed to do as a monk? What did he long to do?

Bellwork #33:SW discuss and interpret meaning behind the “Pardoner’s Tale.”SW view the “Wife of Bath’s tale,” and interpret meaning behind the tale.SW discuss and interpret meaning of questions/academic vocabulary in the “Wife of Bath.”

According to “The Pardoner’s Tale”, what is the “root of all evil”? Explain why.

• Explain the plan of the youngest rioter.

• Explain the plan of the other two rioters who stayed to guard the treasure.

Explain how the three rioters in “The Pardoner’s Tale” are similar to the Pardoner himself.

Bellwork #34:SW discuss and interpret meaning of the “Wife of Bath.”SW create their own Pilgrim from the CT.

Bellwork #35:SW review the Canterbury Tales in preparation for their test tomorrow.

• Describe the Doctor.• What is Ironic about the doctor?• Would you want this doctor to work on you?

Explain.

Bellwork #36:SW SSR + for 15-20 minutes and reflect on their reading.SW apply their knowledge of the Canterbury Tales to a test.

• After reading today, pick out 3-5 Vocabulary words and define them.