{ I can use strong textual evidence to make inferences in an informational text. October 2-3, 2013

 1 st : Answer in your own words.  2 nd : Find a quote to back up your answer  3 rd : EXPLAIN how the quote proves your answer true. Textual Evidence

 Grab a book and open it to page 36  “Prepare to read Beowulf” Informational Text

MUST use textual evidence for each answer!  1: Why is Beowulf an important text?  2: What is SCOPS? What has replaced it in our society?  3: What are some things you could learn from Beowulf?  4: Do you think the version we are exposed to is exactly the same as the version that was first told?  5: Do you think you will life Beowulf?

Theme Review  Leadership  Revenge  Generosity and Hospitality  Heroism  Loyalty  Reputation

Vocabulary To Know  The Epic  Long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a legendary or heroic figure.  Common Features:  The hero battles forces that threaten the order of his world.  The story Is told in a serious manner, often in special, elevated language  Legendary Hero  A larger-than-life character whose accomplishments are celebrated in traditional tales  Beowulf  Boastful self- confidence  Feats of strengths  Victories in battle

 a Germanic inhabitant of England between the 5th century and the Norman Conquest.  another term for Old English. Anglo-Saxon

 Look at page 38. Based on the picture, how would you characterize Grendel? Grendel

 Read Lines  Create a summary  REMEMBER: Topic Sentence!  In the beginning of Beowulf  The beginning of Beowulf is about  Focus on main ideas!  5-7 Sentences! Let’s Read!