1. Submit VIP / Latin / motherhood / bards/scops
Beowulf, etc. / Day 13
Submit VIP / Latin / motherhood / bards/scops

2. Review Disarm: take away a weapon; leave defenseless
What does “dis” mean?
“dis” = away from
Mission: a duty one is sent to perform
What does “miss” mean?
“miss” = send
Indiscreet = not discreet
What does “in” mean?
“in” = not, hear
Audible = able to be heard
What does “aud” mean?
“aud” = hear

3. TRANS / PORT
Make a list of all the words you can come up with that have either the prefix or root of the word “transport”.
Translation: rendering in another language with the same meaning
Translucent: allowing light to pass through diffusely
Porter = one who carries things, as baggage
Import = to bring in goods; as, from a foreign country
What do you think each part means?
Prefix: trans = across
Root: port = carry

4. Essential Questions: Why do people tell stories?
How are stories constructed?
What is a hero?
What is a true friend?
What is a good leader?
How does modern literature connect to literature of the past?

5. Mummy Dearest
Brainstorm: what are the attributes of motherhood? Let’s read about Grendel’s MUMMY… Now, generate a list of words which describe Grendel and Grendel’s mother What is the connotative meaning of these descriptions? What is the purpose of Grendel and his mummy in the epic?

6. Why is oral tradition important (consider the documentary)
What is the role of the bard?
Poem within a poem (framed narrative)
Record any piece you can recite from memory in part or in entirety
Share recitation with partner and discuss implications of what you can remember and recite

7. Homework Finish reading/annotating Beowulf for:
Literary devices
Characterization
Word choice / diction
Syntax / structure
Answering essential questions
Connecting with the Heroic Cycle
Comparative / analytical essay on the horizon