Read pg. 36 on Critical Reading Skills: Context. Answer questions 1-3 in “Apply the Strategy.” British Literature :

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 ( 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. What are some modern day heroes? What problems do they face?

History: Paganism and Christianity Pg. 38 Background for Understanding 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 A long narrative poem about a legendary or heroic figure. Kenning Caesura Grammar & Style Appositive phrases Nouns that modify the subject to identify, explain, or rename them.

In your W.N.: What makes a monster? Appearance (Beast-like) Caniving Temper Magical Alone (alienated) Home (Strange Dwelling) Superhuman Strength Cruel (no morals/conscience) Create a chart: QualityEvidence Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated

In your W.N.: What makes a monster? No heart (values) Ugly Appearance Mean-Spirited “Creature” (Beast-like) Superhuman Strength Alone (Alienated) Magic Strange home/dwelling Create a chart: QualityEvidence Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated

In your W.N.: What makes a monster? Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated Create a chart: QualityEvidence Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated

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: QualityEvidence

In your W.N.: What qualities will Beowulf need? Strong Smart (Clever) Daring/Fearless Leadership Prepared Self-Control Determined Create a chart: QualityEvidence Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated

In your W.N.: What qualities will Beowulf need? Brave Smart/Clever/Creative Physically Strong Prepared Determined Good Leader Create a chart: QualityEvidence Cruel Alien Uses magic Strange dwelling/home Unnatural strength Beast-like Values/morality Alone, alienated

As we read, begin looking for qualities and evidences. Characterization Grendel QualityEvidence Beowulf QualityEvidence

Grendel Causes Problems Read lines As you read, continue to add to your evidence about Grendel. Characterization Grendel QualityEvidence Beowulf QualityEvidence

The Coming of Beowulf Read lines As you read, continue to add to your evidence about Beowulf. Characterization Grendel QualityEvidence Beowulf QualityEvidence

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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.

T HIEVES Title 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?

T H IEVES Headings 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?

TH I EVES Images Are there photographs, drawings, maps, charts, graphs? What can I learn from them? How do the captions help me better understand the meaning?

THI E VES Entrance 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?

THIE V ES Vocabulary 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?

THIEV E S End of Chapter Questions 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.

THIEVE S Summary Unless it’s a mystery book, reading the summary helps give you an idea of where you are going.

THIEVES itle eadings mages ntrance ocabulary nd of Chapter ?s ummary