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1 British Literature September 28, 2015
Beowulf British Literature September 28, 2015

2 objective Students will be able to interact and engage with the early foundations of conflict in the epic poem Beowulf. HOW? Socratic Circle OR Reading Quiz Reading Circle

3 WERGILD Wergild, also spelled Wergeld, or Weregild, (Old English: “man payment”), in ancient Germanic law, the amount of compensation paid by a person committing an offense to the injured party or, in case of death, to his family. On page 22 of Beowulf, read lines when Hrothgar discusses his history with Edgetheo, Beowulf’s father.

4 FAMILY TREE Looking over the genealogy of the Geats, add the line of the Geats to your family tree. You may also reference page 139 in your books for some clarification.

5 Socratic Circle vs. Socratic Seminar
A Socratic Circle is a discussion over the reading. I may provide you with questions to inspire your conversations. A Socratic Circle replaces the form of a reading quiz. A Socratic Seminar is a graded discussion in the form of a Unit Test. You will be evaluated based on your quality of analysis, depth of understanding, preparation, active participation, and the use of textual evidence.

6 Socratic Circle: Chapters 1-7
For our Socratic Circle today, discuss the prologue through chapter 7 of Beowulf. You may also discuss the background of Anglo-Saxon culture and the components of Old English. If you would like, let these questions inspire your conversations: Why does Grendel hunt the men when they are sleeping? Does this make him a coward? Why does Beowulf go to help the Danes, when he is a Geat? Do you think this was right of Beowulf? Would you risk your life to help a neighbor?

7 Reading Circle Students will participate in a Reading Circle to embark on our journey with Beowulf. Beowulf is truly meant to be heard. We will take turns as “Scops” to perform this epic poem. All students must demonstrate active listening: following along, annotating, recording entries in the dialectical journal, and willingly participate if called. Please jot notes to discuss important phrases and questions of clarification at the conclusion of each chapter.

8 Read and complete annotation assignment for sections 8-12 of Beowulf.
Homework Meet Unferth, a jealous man who challenges Beowulf and reflects on a story from his childhood with Brecca. Read and complete annotation assignment for sections 8-12 of Beowulf.

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