Unit 1 Skill Practice: Reading Comprehension

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Unit 1 Skill Practice: Reading Comprehension

How to read this poetry- , ; . 1. Pay attention to punctuation Don’t stop at the end of lines 2. Look for action words (verbs)- separate description & action 3. Pay attention to literary devices like- alliteration, kennings, & rhythm 4. Visualize it the action

1. Mark punctuation 2. Identify subject/verb, description

1. Mark punctuation 2. Identify subject/verb, description

1. Mark punctuation 2. Identify subject/verb, description

L 604-632 Highlight 3 pieces of evidence that show Beowulf’s bravado, even in old age. What are “hot words”? _________ L 623

1. Mark punctuation 2. Identify subject/verb, description