1. Welcome! January 24th, 2018 Wednesday
Do Now
Get out your weekly Bell Ringer sheet and begin working on Wednesday’s assignment. Once the bell rings, you will have five minutes to discuss the prompt with your group. Make sure you stay on task! 
Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

2. What if there was no money?
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3. Beowulf’s last battle
Now, it’s time to read!  Get out your copy of Beowulf and follow along.

4. Facing Your Dragons
Remember allegories? Stories that exist on a literal and symbolic level? Many scholars claim Beowulf serves as an allegory, meaning that Beowulf, the Dragon, Grendel, and almost everything else in the story has a deeper symbolic meaning. Using your Facing Dragons hand out, try to figure out what deeper symbolism might exist behind the dragon, the hoard of gold (before and after the fight), and Beowulf’s determination to fight alone. Be sure to back up at least TWO of your brainstorms with textual evidence. Hint: Think of the phrase “face your dragons,” which means “face your personal demons.” What might Beowulf be struggling with internally?

5. Your Dragon
Dragons and dragon slayers are common archetypes in literature; the expression “face your dragon” comes from this reoccurring symbol. After figuring out the symbolism of the dragon that Beowulf faces, think about some “dragons” in your own life that have the potential to destroy your personal values or the values your people and your land. Directions: Write a poem about you’re “dragon” mimicking Anglo-Saxon style using at least: 3 forms of alliteration, 2 caesuras, and 1 kenning.