Read pg. 36 on Critical Reading Skills: Context.

Answer questions 1-3 in “Apply the Strategy.”

British Literature:

The Manuscript of BeowulfThe image above contains the first line and half of Beowulf from the first leaf of

the manuscript: HWÆT WE GARDEna in geardagum þeodcyninga

Because there were sounds in Old English (600-1100 AD) that were not thought to be represented by the Roman alphabet, Old English used runic characters for those sounds. The runes were "asc" (pronounced "ash") (æ), "eth" (ð), "thorn"

(þ), and "wen" (looks similar to a "p" but with a smaller curved bow).

Translation: Lo! we [have heard] about the might of the Spear-Danes' kings

in the early days...

Beowulf vs.

Grendel

Dr. Peter Venkman vs.

Slimer

In your W.N. What are some modern day heroes? What problems do they face?

History: Paganism and Christianity Pg. 38 Background for Understanding

Paganism – monsters, lives in the hands of fate. Christianity – single deity, freedom of individuals,

good & evil.

Things to look for as we read: p. 39

Literary Focus Epic

A long narrative poem about a legendary or heroic figure.

Kenning Caesura

Grammar & Style Appositive phrases

Nouns that modify the subject to identify, explain, or rename them.

In your W.N.: What makes a monster?

Appearance (Beast-like) Caniving Temper Magical Alone (alienated) Home (Strange Dwelling) Superhuman Strength Cruel (no morals/conscience)

Create a chart:

Quality EvidenceCruel

Alien

Uses magic

Strange dwelling/home

Unnatural strength

Beast-like

Values/morality

Alone, alienated

In your W.N.: What makes a monster?

No heart (values) Ugly Appearance Mean-Spirited “Creature” (Beast-like) Superhuman Strength Alone (Alienated) Magic Strange home/dwelling

Create a chart:

Quality EvidenceCruel

Alien

Uses magic

Strange dwelling/home

Unnatural strength

Beast-like

Values/morality

Alone, alienated

In your W.N.: What makes a monster?

Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated

Create a chart:

Quality EvidenceCruel

Alien

Uses magic

Strange dwelling/home

Unnatural strength

Beast-like

Values/morality

Alone, alienated

What challenges do these foes present to Beowulf?

Beowulf must overcome many challenges in this story. What qualities does Beowulf need to overcome these challenges?

Create a chart:

Quality Evidence1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

In your W.N.: What qualities will Beowulf need?

Strong Smart (Clever) Daring/Fearless Leadership Prepared Self-Control Determined

Create a chart:

Quality EvidenceCruel

Alien

Uses magic

Strange dwelling/home

Unnatural strength

Beast-like

Values/morality

Alone, alienated

In your W.N.: What qualities will Beowulf need?

Brave Smart/Clever/Creative Physically Strong Prepared Determined Good Leader

Create a chart:

Quality EvidenceCruel

Alien

Uses magic

Strange dwelling/home

Unnatural strength

Beast-like

Values/morality

Alone, alienated

As we read, begin looking for qualities and evidences.

Characterization

GrendelQuality Evidence

BeowulfQuality Evidence

Grendel Causes Problems

Read lines 30-100.

As you read, continue to add to your evidence about Grendel.

Characterization

GrendelQuality Evidence

BeowulfQuality Evidence

The Coming of Beowulf

Read lines 103-228.

As you read, continue to add to your evidence about Beowulf.

Characterization

GrendelQuality Evidence

BeowulfQuality Evidence

Critical Analysis of Beowulf Due Tomorrow Type in Microsoft Word

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Today, I’m going to teach you to be

THIEVESBe greedy.

Take as much as you can.

Sneak into the chapter and "steal" information ahead of time.

THIEVES

Title What is the title? What do I already know about this topic? What does it have to do with the preceding chapter? Does it express a point of view? What do I think we will be reading about?

THIEVES

Headings What does this heading let me know I will be reading

about? What is the topic of the paragraph beneath it? How can I turn this heading into a question that is likely to

be answered in the actual content?

THIEVES

Images Are there photographs, drawings, maps, charts, graphs? What can I learn from them? How do the captions help me better understand the

meaning?

THIEVES

Entrance Is there an opening, perhaps italicized? Does the first paragraph introduce the chapter? What does the introduction let me know I will be reading

about? Do I know anything about this already?

THIEVES

Vocabulary Is there a list of key vocabulary terms and definitions? Are there important words in boldface type throughout the

chapter? Do I know what they mean? Can I tell the meaning from the sentences in which they are

embedded?

THIEVES

End of Chapter Questions What do the questions ask? What information do they earmark as important? What information do I learn from the question? Let me keep in mind the questions I am to answer so that I

may annotate my text where pertinent information is located.

THIEVESSummary Unless it’s a mystery book, reading the summary helps give

you an idea of where you are going.

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mages

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