Student Objectives Students will determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Students will build prior knowledge to assist with comprehension of text. Students will understand the following literary terms: epic, stock epithet, kenning, and alliteration. Students will utilize various reading strategies during reading to monitor their comprehension of the text. Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences using the Standard English conventions of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Weekly Agenda Finish Reading “ Beowulf, ” pages Review Interactive Note Pages Begin “Battle with Grendel’s Mother” Comprehension Questions Go/Short DOL Activities

Words to Know Affliction Murky Cowering Pilgrimage Fetter Purge Gorge Relish Infamous Talon Lament Taut Livid Writhing Loathsome

During Reading Before Reading Prepare to Read During Reading Question and Comment After Summarize and Synthesize Preview the text: pay attention to pictures, titles, words to know… Ask questions Make predictions Set a purpose for reading I wonder why…… What caused……… I think…………. This is similar to…… This is important because……… What do they mean by………… What I find confusing is……….. This reminds me of….. Three important points/ideas are…. The author wants us to think about……. At this point the story is about……… I still don’t understand…. A good word to describe the story’s tone is……. because……..

Students’ Interactive Note Page Before ReadingDuring ReadingAfter Reading I predict this section will discuss what Grendel does to people. Why is Grendel considered Cain? Beowulf wants to fight to the death and kill Grendel and his followers.

After Reading Comprehensive Assessment Review Interactive Notes Summarize “ Battle with Grendel’s Mother