read pg. 36 on critical reading skills: context. answer questions 1-3 in “apply the strategy.”...
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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.
THIEVESitleeadings
mages
ntrance
ocabulary
nd of Chapter ?s
ummary