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Journal Think of the friends who are most like you and the least like you. Who do you disagree with more? Why do you think this is?

Foil What is a Foil Foil Examples

Unferth’s Challenge– to be turned in In groups, read the excerpt. – Be sure you understand what is taking place by writing a summary of the passage. – Create a chart to characterize Beowulf and to take note on how Unferth’s character highlights Beowulf’s attributes. BeowulfUnferth

Reading Comprehension Questions (No need to turn in) 1.How does the text say Unferth felt about Beowulf? 2.Who did Beowulf swim against? who won? 3.How many sea monsters did Beowulf kill? 4.What did Beowulf know about Unferth? 5.Beowulf challenges Brecca’s “fierceness” by saying what? 6.What did Hrothgar promise Beowulf if he defeats Grendel?

Homework—to be turned in Considering how you see yourself, think of what your foil would be like. Write an interaction between you and your foil. Be sure that your foil highlights your traits and attributes. *Must be at least half a page.

Closure Define FOIL