Day 1 Bellringer: Pick one to discuss.
Film Clip: Joseph Campbell The Hero with a Thousand Faces Monomyth, Matthew Winkler's "What Makes a Hero?" Day 1 Activities:
Day 2Bellringer: Pick one to discuss.
Day 2 Activities:
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Bellringer: Discuss how revenge motivates human behavior. Pick one:
Day 3 Activities:
1. Describe five characteristics of the epic hero, according to the handout provided. 2. Infer how epic poems contrast with traditional poetry. Homework Activity Choice:
Day 4Bellringer: Consider the cultural importance of hospitality and generosity. (Answer both.)
Day 4 Chapters 1-3
Chapters 1-3: Begin reading the epic poem Beowulf in sections.
Here's how to Annotate your Notes in your binder. Note to students: Throughout this text, to keep things interesting, we will utilize various reading techniques, including choral reading, volunteer reading, story-time reenactments, or listening to audiobooks. Be prepared, having read ahead the night before each day's class, so you are more comfortable reading aloud if called upon during class. Class participation is expected and will be graded. Tickets are awarded for Exceptional class participation.
Day 5Bellringer: Beowulf repeatedly returns to the theme of man's changing fortunes. (Respond to both.)
Activities: Chapters 4-9: Small group analysis and presentation
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Set up your Notes Pages like this in your binder/in Google Docs.
Here's a sample of Section 1 Notes as an example for you to follow for each section. Notes don't have to be in complete sentences, but your response paragraphs will need to be written in cogent, complete sentences, appropriately punctuated and referenced in MLA format.
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