Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Test Questions
The Anglo Saxons and Medieval Periods: The Origins of a Nation
- In what ways did the Roman conquest of
- What caused William to invade
- What important role did Monastaries play?
- Why would Christianity appeal to the early Anglo-Saxons?
- Why might the works of such writers as Margery Kempe and Margaret Paston be of interest to modern readers?
- What is an monarchy?
- What is Feudalism?
- What factors would be likely to contribute to the conflict between the monarchy and the church?
- In what way did the Black Death contribute to the decline of feudalism?
- What were the Three Social Forces?
The Anglo Saxon Epic: Beowulf
- What is an alliteration?
- What is a caesura?
- What is a kenning?
- It was stated that Grendel was a descendent of Cain. What does this mean?
- What are reparations?
- What is an Heathen?
- What is a lair?
- Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?
- Why does Beowulf insist, “my hands alone will fight for me”?
- What is the Significance of Beowulf’s statement. “Fate will unwind as it must”?
- What happens to Grendel?
- What striking images does the poet use to bring the narrative to life?
- How important is Beowulf to the fate of
- Clarify- Why does Beowulf journey across the sea to the land of the Danes?
- Summarize- How does Beowulf trap Grendel?
- What drives Grendel to attack so many men at Herot, the mead hall?
- Why does Beowulf Hang Grendel’s arm from the rafters at Herot?
- What is a talon?
- What does it mean to be infamous?
- What is a threshold?
Essay Question: In what ways can an educator be a hero? Give an example of a real life experience that supports your answer. Use the back of the page if necessary. 300 words.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Driving Question: • What is evil and does it exist in today’s society?
Subject: English 11 British Literature Prepared By: Desiree’ Fuller
Overview & Purpose
Through Class Discussions and Lecture, Students will embark on their individual journey’s through British Literature. Students will also participate in various class discussions that directly relate to the Epic story Beowulf. Education Standards Addressed
CE.1.1.2
CE.1.4.2
CE.1.5.1
CE.2.1.1
CE.2.1.7
CE.2.2.1
CE.3.1.7
Date/ Day of Week Objectives and Procedures Homework
Monday
1. In-Class Housekeeping” Blog Setups and Digital Portfolios Materials Needed
• Paper
• Pencil.
• Computer
• Online Blogs
• Text Books•
Tuesday
1. In class reading of the epic story Beowulf. Pages 38-45
Discussion Questions:
a. In what way does the passage and lineage suggest Grendel is evil?
b. What do the passages describe?
c. What words and phrases does the poet use to establish Grendel as a fearsome creature?
d. How effective is the poet in conveying Grendel’s assault on the Danes?
e. Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?
f. What is the effect of having Beowulf describe his own great deeds?
g. What is Beowulf asking of Hrothgar?
h. Why does Beowulf insist that “my hands alone fight for me?
Emphasis- Oral Poets
The Use of Alliteration
Wednesday
Page 46: The Battle with Grendel.
In Class Reading: Pages 46-50
Students will take turns reading aloud.
Discussion Questions:
a. In what ways is Beowulf’s encounter with Grendel similar to other man-monster clashes you’ve read about before?
b. What character traits of an epic hero Beowulf display?
c. How do you predict the battle Beowulf and Grendel will end?
d. What happens to Grendel?
e. How Important is Beowulf to the fate of Denmark?
Blog Entry: What is evil?
Thursday
In Class Review:
Reteaching: Vocabulary
The Anglo Saxon and Medieval Periods 449-1485
The Origins of a Nation
Friday Test: On the Content discussed the previous 2 week.
Advanced Topics Development of 2010 version of Taming of the Shrew.
Introduction of Sonnets.
Advisory - Peer Mentoring Training
- Conflict Resolution amongst peers
Differentiated Instruction Various simplified questions and checks will be made pertaining to the reading a timeline skill lesson, note taking,
Students will interact with me while we are discussing critical lenses through the comparing them with lenses we use in the real world.
Accomodations
Subject: English 11 British Literature Prepared By: Desiree’ Fuller
Overview & Purpose
Through Class Discussions and Lecture, Students will embark on their individual journey’s through British Literature. Students will also participate in various class discussions that directly relate to the Epic story Beowulf. Education Standards Addressed
CE.1.1.2
CE.1.4.2
CE.1.5.1
CE.2.1.1
CE.2.1.7
CE.2.2.1
CE.3.1.7
Date/ Day of Week Objectives and Procedures Homework
Monday
1. In-Class Housekeeping” Blog Setups and Digital Portfolios Materials Needed
• Paper
• Pencil.
• Computer
• Online Blogs
• Text Books•
Tuesday
1. In class reading of the epic story Beowulf. Pages 38-45
Discussion Questions:
a. In what way does the passage and lineage suggest Grendel is evil?
b. What do the passages describe?
c. What words and phrases does the poet use to establish Grendel as a fearsome creature?
d. How effective is the poet in conveying Grendel’s assault on the Danes?
e. Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?
f. What is the effect of having Beowulf describe his own great deeds?
g. What is Beowulf asking of Hrothgar?
h. Why does Beowulf insist that “my hands alone fight for me?
Emphasis- Oral Poets
The Use of Alliteration
Wednesday
Page 46: The Battle with Grendel.
In Class Reading: Pages 46-50
Students will take turns reading aloud.
Discussion Questions:
a. In what ways is Beowulf’s encounter with Grendel similar to other man-monster clashes you’ve read about before?
b. What character traits of an epic hero Beowulf display?
c. How do you predict the battle Beowulf and Grendel will end?
d. What happens to Grendel?
e. How Important is Beowulf to the fate of Denmark?
Blog Entry: What is evil?
Thursday
In Class Review:
Reteaching: Vocabulary
The Anglo Saxon and Medieval Periods 449-1485
The Origins of a Nation
Friday Test: On the Content discussed the previous 2 week.
Advanced Topics Development of 2010 version of Taming of the Shrew.
Introduction of Sonnets.
Advisory - Peer Mentoring Training
- Conflict Resolution amongst peers
Differentiated Instruction Various simplified questions and checks will be made pertaining to the reading a timeline skill lesson, note taking,
Students will interact with me while we are discussing critical lenses through the comparing them with lenses we use in the real world.
Accomodations
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