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9/2/10 Intro Activity: – What does it mean to be a hero? What qualities do heroes possess?

Warm Up 9/26 What is Beowulf about so far? Describe setting/events… What characters have been introduced?

Activity Read line Answer all questions in section I Beowulf. Translate a portion of the text (assigned by Mr. Brown). Write down translation, minimum 3 sentences, on the board.

Warm Up What can the College Access Office do for you? Do you think college is necessary?

Part 1 – Grendel Attacks the Danes (Lines 1-84, pages 24-26)

1. Describe where Grendel lives and the nature of his origins.

2. What does the conflict between the Danes and Grendel symbolize? Why is Grendel unable to touch Hrothgar’s throne?

Literary Element: Kennings The author uses kennings through this poem. A kenning is an imaginative metaphorical phrase used in place of a simple noun. Not very common in Modern English, but here are a few examples: – “gasoline guzzler” – “cancer stick” – “couch potato” – “tramp stamp”

Literary Element: Kennings 3. Define kenning. Provide examples of kennings from the first part of Beowulf.