Beowulf Bellringer #1 1/15/14

1-3. List three facts about the Anglo-Saxon culture and history you learned from the start of this unit.

Today’s Target: I understand the historical context of the Anglo-Saxon era.

Beowulf Bellringer #2 1/16/14Get your literature book.

• Decide whether you believe each questions is TRUE or FALSE and explain why you chose that answer.

1.A hero must always display enormous strength.2.A hero will always be well-known.3.My definition of a hero may differ from someone

else’s.4.A hero will have a high IQ.5.Heroes are always considered good and never

perform any evil actions.6.Heroes make strong leaders.

Beowulf Bellringer #3 1/27/14

1. List one example from the Beowulf text that demonstrates that monks wrote this epic poem down.2. Why do you think Beowulf offers to help a tribe other than his own, in spite of the danger?

Today’s Target: I can read a text and make inferences about characterization.

Beowulf Bellringer #4 1/29/14

1. Which monster do you think is scarier, Grendel or Grendel’s mom? Explain your response. Use support for the text to prove your point.

OR Who do you think would win in a fight between Grendel and Grendel’s mom? Explain your response. Use support for the text to prove your point.

Today’s Target: I can read a text and make inferences about characterization.

Beowulf Bellringer #5 1/30/14

Directions: Use your Beowulf Introduction Notes to help you find these literary terms in the text.1.Write an example of a poetry line(s) with alliteration. Your example should have at least three repeated consonant sounds.2.Write a line down with a caesura.3.Write down one kenning from this epic.

Today’s Target: I can read a text and make inferences about characterization.