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Beowulf was originally an oral tale. How does telling a story out loud keep it alive ?

Bellwork #1: SW analyze and interpret meaning behind the Anglo-Saxon culture and Beowulf. SW read and interpret meaning behind an expert folder article while applying it to a thinking map. Create a circle map based on background information you know based upon Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings.

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Beowulf was originally an oral tale. How does telling a story out loud keep it alive ?

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  1. Bellwork #1:SW analyze and interpret meaning behind the Anglo-Saxon culture and Beowulf.SW read and interpret meaning behind an expert folder article while applying it to a thinking map. • Create a circle map based on background information you know based upon Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings.

  2. Bellwork #2:SW analyze and interpret meaning from articles in the expert folders.SW share out information learned and apply it to a group circle map.SW Gallery Walk to obtain background information. SW begin guided notes. • Beowulf was originally an oral tale. How does telling a story out loud keep it alive?

  3. Bellwork #3:SW finish their circle maps on their expert folders and gallery walk for notes.SW discuss guided notes on Beowulf.SW apply what they have learned to a background quiz. • Discuss the story of Cain and Able and how it ties into Beowulf.

  4. Bellwork #4:SW critically read, discuss, and listen to Beowulf: The Monster Grendel.SW analyze passages in this section with three column notes. • What makes Beowulf a profound piece of literature? List at least two reasons.

  5. Bellwork #5:SW critically read, analyze, and listen to Beowulf: The Arrival of the hero and Unferth’s Challenge.SW look for evidence of all the major themes in these two sections with a three column notes. • Who is Grendel? • How long has he terrorized the Danes? • How many people have they lost? • Why do they believe Beowulf can help them?

  6. Bellwork #6:SW critically read, analyze, and listen to The Battle with Grendel.SW create a flow map of events based upon this section. • Why does Unferth have such a problem with Beowulf? Based upon what you have heard so far, do you think Beowulf is a good leader?

  7. Bellwork #7:SW critically read The Monster’s Mother and apply it to a 4 square.SW discuss and work on part 1 questions in preparation of their quiz. • Create a double-bubble map on Beowulf and Grendel. Don’t forget your frame of reference and your question.

  8. Bellwork #8:SW recap and then apply their knowledge they already learned on a Beowulf part 1 quiz. SW SSR + for 15-20mins. And apply it to a prompt. • Create a Flow Map based on at least 15 main events that happened on Part 1 of Beowulf (remember the sections are: The Monster Grendel, The Arrival of the Hero, Unferth’s Challenge, The Battle with Grendel, and The Monster’s Mother). Add at least 1-2 details behind each event. Don’t forget your frame of reference. Your question should be: What happened in part one of Beowulf?

  9. Bellwork #9:SW create and epic hero poem based upon a rubric discussed in class.SW share out with the class and present their poem. • Beowulf exclaims, “Fate will unwind as it must!” What can you infer about Beowulf’s beliefs from this statement?

  10. Bellwork 10:SW critically read and analyze the final battle. SW identify metaphor/similes, alliteration, Kennings, and other lit. devices used throughout this section.SW review with questions on Part 2 of Beowulf. Beowulf has successfully ruled and reigned for 50 years over the Geats. This is his final battle, what do you predict will happen and why? Remember he is an old man now…what would make him still battle at this point, when he has other’s that can do it for him?

  11. Bellwork #11:SW analyze a clip from a video on loyalty to discuss loyalty to a family vs. loyalty to society.SW gallery walk to discuss possible scenarios based upon loyalty and share out their findings.SW analyze a passage of Beowulf and discuss his loyalties and who they lie with. • Watch the clip from the video. • What would you do if… • What do you think the father will do? • What does he do? • Explain how group loyalties may conflict with individual ones or vice verse?

  12. Bellwork #12:SW review Beowulf for their test on Monday and begin working on project ideas for their Beowulf projects. • In what way does Wiglaf resemble the younger Beowulf? What makes him a worthy successor to Beowulf?

  13. Bellwork #13:SW SSR+ for 15-20 mins and apply it to a prompt.SW work on their Beowulf projects and turn them in by the end of the hour. • SSR +

  14. SW take 5-10 mins to review for their test.SW apply their knowledge to a Unit exam on Beowulf.SW work on a culminating project on Beowulf. No Bellwork-Take 5-10 mins to review.

  15. Bellwork #14 & 15:SW viewing Beowulf the movie.SW identify similarities and differences they see from the movie’s plot compared to the Epic Poem. • Create a Double-Bubble Map. One side based upon the poems plot points and then one based upon the movie’s plot points. Give 5 similarities and 5 differences on each side.

  16. Bellwork #16:SW finish Viewing Beowulf and looking at Plot differences.SW discuss guidelines to CT jigsaw and assign parts.SW read and discuss an AoW on Chaucer. In your opinion, after all that you have read and seen, is Beowulf a good leader? Why or why not? What qualities does he possess that make him good or bad? Explain.

  17. Bellwork #17:SW demonstrate their understanding of Academic vocabulary using the following terms in a sentence.SW read and listen to the prologue of the CT and discuss the meaning behind it orally.SW work in partners and read a section of CT that was assigned to them while taking notes. • Eminent (adj.): Great or high standing. • Guile (n.): Sly dealings; skill in deceiving. • Benign (adj.): Kind; gracious. • Obstinate (adj.): Unreasonably stubborn. • Frugal (adj.): Thrifty, careful with money. • Pilgrimage (n,): A journey to a holy place.

  18. Bellwork #17: (Cont.)SW demonstrate their understanding of Academic vocabulary using the following terms in a sentence.SW read and listen to the prologue of the CT and discuss the meaning behind it orally • A millionaire finds it difficult to be _____; he likes to be generous with his money. • The tradition of _____ to Mecca is important in Islam. • The thief used his ____ to steal things before his victims could notice. • An _____ man; my husband will never admit his stubborn nature. • Even when the family was late with their rent, the ____ landlord didn’t harass them. • After a lifetime of glorious battle, he was the most _____ knight in the kingdom.

  19. Bellwork #18:SW read a section of The Canterbury Tales that is assigned to them with a partner.SW demonstrate their understanding of their pilgrim(s) assigned to them by applying the information they read and discuss with their partner in a chart paper presentation. What is the most important characteristic of your pilgrim? Explain.

  20. Bellwork #19:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage. Critique other presentations with 2 pros and cons.

  21. Bellwork #20:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage Based upon the pilgrims presented so far, who do you think has the most to offer or benefit the group with and why?

  22. Bellwork #21:SW present their pilgrim(s) to the class with their partners base upon their chart paper projects.SW write notes based upon the pilgrims presented to them by their other classmates and discuss their importance to the pilgrimage 1.During what time of year do people prefer to go on pilgrimage? 2.What is the challenge proposed to the pilgrims by the Host? 3. What is the reward for winning?

  23. Bellwork #22:SW view, discuss and interpret meaning behind the “Pardoner’s Tale.”SW view the “Wife of Bath’s tale,” and interpret meaning behind the tale.SW discuss and interpret meaning of academic vocabulary in the “Wife of Bath.” • How is the Doctor described? • What is something ironic about the Doctor? • Would you go to this doctor? Why or why not?

  24. Bellwork #23:SW review the CT characters and tales.SW apply their knowledge learned on a CT quiz.SW compare the CT pilgrimage to “Stand by Me.” • According to “The Pardoner’s Tale”, what is the “root of all evil”? Explain why. • Explain how the three rioters in “The Pardoner’s Tale” are similar to the Pardoner himself. • What is the Knight’s crime in the “Wife of Bath? • What must the Knight do in order to be free from punishment? • What is the lesson learned from this tale?

  25. Stand by Me: • Who is going on the pilgrimage? Where? Why? • Make a tree map based upon these 4 boys and tell me 1 strength and 1 weakness they have.

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