British Literature:
Read pg. 36 on
Critical Reading
Skills: Context.
Answer questions 1-3 in “Apply the
Strategy.”
The Manuscript of Beowulf
The image above contains the first line and half of Beowulf from the first leaf of
the manuscript: HWÆT WE GARDE
na 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.
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What are some modern day heroes?
What problems do they face?
History: Paganism and Christianity
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Pg. 38 Background for Understanding
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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
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A long narrative poem about a legendary or heroic
figure.
Kenning
 Caesura
Grammar & Style
 Appositive phrases
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Nouns that modify the subject to identify, explain,
or rename them.
In your W.N.:
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What makes a monster?
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Create a chart:
Appearance (Beast-like)
Quality
Caniving
Temper
Magical
Alone (alienated)
Home (Strange Dwelling)
Superhuman Strength
Cruel (no morals/conscience)
Cruel
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Alien
Uses magic
Strange dwelling/home
Unnatural strength
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Beast-like
Values/morality
Alone, alienated
Evidence
In your W.N.:
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What makes a monster?
No heart (values)
 Ugly Appearance
 Mean-Spirited
 “Creature” (Beast-like)
 Superhuman Strength
 Alone (Alienated)
 Magic
 Strange home/dwelling
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Create a chart:
Quality
Cruel
Alien
Uses magic
Strange dwelling/home
Unnatural strength
Beast-like
Values/morality
Alone, alienated
Evidence
In your W.N.:
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What makes a monster?
Cruel
 Alien
 Uses magic
 Strange dwelling/home
 Unnatural strength
 Beast-like
 Values/morality
 Alone, alienated
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Create a chart:
Quality
Cruel
Alien
Uses magic
Strange dwelling/home
Unnatural strength
Beast-like
Values/morality
Alone, alienated
Evidence
 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
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Evidence
In your W.N.:
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What qualities will Beowulf need?
Strong
 Smart (Clever)
 Daring/Fearless
 Leadership
 Prepared
 Self-Control
 Determined
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Create a chart:
Quality
Cruel
Alien
Uses magic
Strange dwelling/home
Unnatural strength
Beast-like
Values/morality
Alone, alienated
Evidence
In your W.N.:
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What qualities will Beowulf need?
Brave
 Smart/Clever/Creative
 Physically Strong
 Prepared
 Determined
 Good Leader
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Create a chart:
Quality
Cruel
Alien
Uses magic
Strange dwelling/home
Unnatural strength
Beast-like
Values/morality
Alone, alienated
Evidence
Characterization
Grendel
Quality
Evidence
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Beowulf
Quality
Evidence
As we read, begin
looking for
qualities and
evidences.
Characterization
Grendel
Quality
Evidence
Grendel Causes
Problems
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Beowulf
Quality
Evidence
Read lines 30100.
As you read,
continue to add to
your evidence
about Grendel.
Characterization
Grendel
Quality
Evidence
The Coming of
Beowulf
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Beowulf
Quality
Evidence
Read lines 103228.
As you read,
continue to add to
your evidence
about Beowulf.
Critical Analysis of Beowulf
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Due Tomorrow
Type in Microsoft Word
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Use Spell Check
Proof-Read.
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Get a Ratiocination Sheet for help.
Review “Common Errors in Formal Writing”
Post a New Article in your Blog.
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Today, I’m going to teach you to be
THIEVES
Be greedy.
Take as much as you can.
Sneak into the chapter and "steal"
information ahead of time.
THIEVES
Title
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
THIEVES
Summary
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Unless it’s a mystery book, reading the summary helps give
you an idea of where you are going.
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