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
1/16/14
Get 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
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.
1.
 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.