Happy Wednesday! September 19, 2012
• Enter the classroom quietly.• Place your homework (T-SAT/ Where I’m From) in the homework bin.• Grab your IR books and read!• Complete Reading Journal. (Check Monday!)• Return books.
Previewing the Vocabulary
resolute adj.: determined.vehemently adv.: violentlyinfallible adj.: unable to fail or be wrongfurled v.: rolled up.lavish adj.: extravagantassail v.: attackextolled v.: praised
BeowulfVocabulary
Which Word……• is often used in reference to a flag?________• describes someone who is stubborn?________• describes how someone might argue about a subject he
or she feels strongly about?___________• is a synonym for praised? __________• describes someone who cannot fail?_________• describes someone who gives generous gifts?________• is another way of saying attack? ________
Previewing the Vocabulary: Activity
resolute furled extolled assailvehemently lavish infallible
furledresolute
vehementlyextolled
infalliblelavish
assail[End of Section]
BeowulfVocabulary
Review/ Reminders
Beowulf Quizzes from Last WeekOur class website:
http://englishwithmscohen.wikispaces.com/Our+Journey+Starts+Here+...
Updates around the roomUpdates for proceduresDue Tomorrow: Vocabulary Activity OneDue Friday: Beowulf Unit Guide
Summary 2 and examples
Setting
When and where a story takes place
Stop and Jot
4 Types of Setting
• Physical setting• Geographical
setting• Cultural setting• Historical setting
Physical Setting
• Time of day• Season•Weather/Temperature• Indoors/Outdoors
Physical Setting• Type of
room/building• Objects• Colors• 5 senses:– Sights– Sounds– Tastes– Smells– Touches
Geographical Setting
• Country• Region• City• State• Neighborhood• Floor/Level (ex: basement, attic)• Rural/urban
Cultural Setting
• Values, ideals attitudes of a place• Example: A church. What kinds
of values or attitudes affect the setting?
• What would happen in this setting? What wouldn’t?
Historical Setting• Time period• Year• Major events, transportation, etc.
The Great DebatersIn the
Great Debaters, Culture and Historical setting is important to the book
Group Work
• You will be working in groups of four.• Your voice must stay at a whisper.• Student 1: Draw a visual of one of the 1st
two battles in Beowulf.• Student 2: Find three lines from the poem
that describe the visual.• Student 3: Find three literary devices from
the poem that describe/ relate to the visual.• Student 4: Present to class.
Gallery Walk!
• Feel free to leave post- it notes on other students’ posters with your comments or questions.
• Keep in mind: How does imagery and setting relate to the mood of this section of Beowulf?
Exit Slip! Complete on a separate sheet of paper. Use complete sentences and
evidence. During Beowulf’s battle with Grendel’s mother, how
does the poet use language to add tension and excitement to the struggle?
In what ways is the account of the struggle between Beowulf and Grendel’s mother very contemporary?
How does the poet create suspense in the narrative?
Refer to line 526- 528. What symbols do the author employ here? Where else is this symbolism used?
