Beowulf Project
Choose one of the following projects as a conclusion to Beowulf:
Draw illustrations of 3 of the following Beowulf characters or places:
· Hrothgar
· Herot
· Young Beowulf
· Grendel
· Grendel’s Mother
· Grendel’s Mother’s Lair
· Old Beowulf
· The Dragon
· The Dragon’s “Stone Tower”
You cannot draw stick figures. Must show details of the characters according to how you view them.
In modern day English, rewrite one of the battles of Beowulf. Tell it in story form from third person limited or omniscient point of view. (5 paragraph minimum)
Write a newspaper human interest article about Beowulf and his three battles. Include information about his Anglo/Saxon background and the characteristics that it includes. (5 paragraph minimum)
Write a modern poem about Beowulf. (Ten stanzas (5-10 lines each) minimum)
Research food from the Anglo Saxon period. Write a 5 paragraph description of a mead-hall feast in Herot before the attacks of Grendel.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Bell Work August 24-28
Aug 24-Bell Work
(Some of the responses for bell work have been rather weak. I am looking for 5-7 sentence paragraphs for each. I will be grading accordingly.)
Choose ONE of the following and respond to it:
1. Compare the personalities of two of your friends.
2. The place I would most like to be is...
3. I was happiest when...
4. I felt the most inadequate when...
Aug 25-We did a book assignment for this day. Go ahead and pick one of the previous days prompts and write about it.
Aug 26-If you had to choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
Aug 27-Correct the following sentences
1. when im reading I often wish I could give the characters advice.
2. I would share my opinions with them, if I could put myself into there story.
3. although id like to talk with the characters I know its not possible.
Aug 28. Choose ONE of the following and respond to it:
-How do you feel about competition?
-What is the most important thing you will ever do?
-I know better now...
-If my desk could talk...
(Some of the responses for bell work have been rather weak. I am looking for 5-7 sentence paragraphs for each. I will be grading accordingly.)
Choose ONE of the following and respond to it:
1. Compare the personalities of two of your friends.
2. The place I would most like to be is...
3. I was happiest when...
4. I felt the most inadequate when...
Aug 25-We did a book assignment for this day. Go ahead and pick one of the previous days prompts and write about it.
Aug 26-If you had to choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
Aug 27-Correct the following sentences
1. when im reading I often wish I could give the characters advice.
2. I would share my opinions with them, if I could put myself into there story.
3. although id like to talk with the characters I know its not possible.
Aug 28. Choose ONE of the following and respond to it:
-How do you feel about competition?
-What is the most important thing you will ever do?
-I know better now...
-If my desk could talk...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Vocabulary Words
Here are the first set of literary terms. Test on Friday, August 21
1. Epic-A long narrative poem that recounts, in formal language, the exploits of a larger-than-life hero.
2. Epic hero-Usually a man of high social status who embodies the ideals of his people.
3. Foreshadowing-the author’s use of hints or clues to prepare readers for events that will happen later in a narrative.
4. Theme-the main idea of a story, poem, novel, or play, sometimes expressed as a general statement about life.
5. Alliteration-The repetition of consonant sounds
6. External conflict-a struggle with an outside force (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. fate).
7. Personification-a figure of speech in which an animal, object, force of nature, or idea is given human qualities.
8. Kenning-a descriptive figure of speech that takes the place of a common noun.
9. Simile-A figure of speech that uses the words like or as to compare two seemingly unlike things.
10. Caesura-An obvious pause in a line of poetry. It is usually found near the middle of a line, with two stressed syllables before and two after, creating a strong rhythm.
11. Hyperbole-A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
12. Irony-A contrast or discrepancy between expectation and reality.
1. Epic-A long narrative poem that recounts, in formal language, the exploits of a larger-than-life hero.
2. Epic hero-Usually a man of high social status who embodies the ideals of his people.
3. Foreshadowing-the author’s use of hints or clues to prepare readers for events that will happen later in a narrative.
4. Theme-the main idea of a story, poem, novel, or play, sometimes expressed as a general statement about life.
5. Alliteration-The repetition of consonant sounds
6. External conflict-a struggle with an outside force (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. fate).
7. Personification-a figure of speech in which an animal, object, force of nature, or idea is given human qualities.
8. Kenning-a descriptive figure of speech that takes the place of a common noun.
9. Simile-A figure of speech that uses the words like or as to compare two seemingly unlike things.
10. Caesura-An obvious pause in a line of poetry. It is usually found near the middle of a line, with two stressed syllables before and two after, creating a strong rhythm.
11. Hyperbole-A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
12. Irony-A contrast or discrepancy between expectation and reality.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Responding to Beowulf
At the end of reading Beowulf, answer questions 1-13 on page 78 of the literature book.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Beowulf Assignment #3
Read The Battle with the Dragon, pages 64-77 of your literature book. Answer the following questions:
1. Describe Beowulf as he sets out for his encounter with the dragon.
2. Why do you think part of Beowulf's plan in defeating the dragon was to also go after his treasure?
3. Why do you think that Beowulf's men desert him now when earlier in the battle with Grendel they came to his aid?
4. Why do you think Beowulf named his sword? What does the naming of the sword indicate about the value that the warriors place on their armaments?
5. Compare and contrast Beowulf to Wiglaf.
1. Describe Beowulf as he sets out for his encounter with the dragon.
2. Why do you think part of Beowulf's plan in defeating the dragon was to also go after his treasure?
3. Why do you think that Beowulf's men desert him now when earlier in the battle with Grendel they came to his aid?
4. Why do you think Beowulf named his sword? What does the naming of the sword indicate about the value that the warriors place on their armaments?
5. Compare and contrast Beowulf to Wiglaf.
Week Three Bell Work
August 17-
Write about ONE of the following:
1. Songs invoke vivid memories; hearing a particular song can rocket you back to seventh grade or last summer. Write about a song that is really evocative of a certain time in your life.
2. If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?
August 18-Correct the following sentences:
1. I've always been curious creative independent and interested in many things
2. I pay attention to details finish things I start and almost always try to do my best
August 19-Respond to ONE of the following promts:
1. What is your favorite time of year and why?
2. Describe a place from your past.
3. Describe your concept of luxury.
4. Describe a family member.
Write about ONE of the following:
1. Songs invoke vivid memories; hearing a particular song can rocket you back to seventh grade or last summer. Write about a song that is really evocative of a certain time in your life.
2. If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?
August 18-Correct the following sentences:
1. I've always been curious creative independent and interested in many things
2. I pay attention to details finish things I start and almost always try to do my best
August 19-Respond to ONE of the following promts:
1. What is your favorite time of year and why?
2. Describe a place from your past.
3. Describe your concept of luxury.
4. Describe a family member.
Beowulf Assignment #2-KWL Chart
Create a KWL chart. For the K-keep track of what is happening while you read. For W-write down any questions you have while you read. Leave the L blank for now until your questions are answered. Read The Battle with Grendel's Mother from your literature books, pages 60-63.
Beowulf Assignment #1
After reading Beowulf-Literature books pages 48-59, answer the following questions:
1. In the beginning of Beowulf, "Grendel Attacks the Danes", why do none of Hrothgar's men
challenge Grendel?
2. Does Beowulfs boasting show him to be offensively arrogant?
3. In what situations today might such boasting be expected?
4. Why do you think Beowulf allows Grendel to slaughter one of the Geats before taking action
himself?
5. Between lines 305-310 there are two kennings associated with Grendel. What are they?
6. How do the actions of Beowulfs men uphold the Anglo-Saxon code of honor?
1. In the beginning of Beowulf, "Grendel Attacks the Danes", why do none of Hrothgar's men
challenge Grendel?
2. Does Beowulfs boasting show him to be offensively arrogant?
3. In what situations today might such boasting be expected?
4. Why do you think Beowulf allows Grendel to slaughter one of the Geats before taking action
himself?
5. Between lines 305-310 there are two kennings associated with Grendel. What are they?
6. How do the actions of Beowulfs men uphold the Anglo-Saxon code of honor?
Week Two Bell Work
August 10
How do you define a hero?
August 11-Correct the sentences
1. Ms. Fisher my physics teacher taught about efficiency
2. In history class I learned about the presidency of john quincy adams the son of john adams
August 12
How does this quote pertain to Beowulf?
August 13
Which picture do you think is a better representation of Beowulf?
How do you define a hero?
August 11-Correct the sentences
1. Ms. Fisher my physics teacher taught about efficiency
2. In history class I learned about the presidency of john quincy adams the son of john adams
August 12
How does this quote pertain to Beowulf?
August 13
Which picture do you think is a better representation of Beowulf?
Week One Bell Work
August 4-What was your most humiliating experience?
August 5-What experiences in your life have made you the person you are today?
August 6-No Bell Work
August 7-Correct the following sentences:
1. ill long remember the sounds of cheers for my teamates and I last night
2. cassie and me both set records so the game is a special one for her and me
3. no one was happier about our win than me
August 5-What experiences in your life have made you the person you are today?
August 6-No Bell Work
August 7-Correct the following sentences:
1. ill long remember the sounds of cheers for my teamates and I last night
2. cassie and me both set records so the game is a special one for her and me
3. no one was happier about our win than me
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