Monday

January 9
Attendance; Hotseat; Poetry Assignment;
Presentations
The Hot Seat!
The Hot Seat is an interactive discussion led by you and your group that teaches
the class about your assigned act/chapter(s)/poems from our current reading.
There are five sections to The Hot Seat and each section must be included in your
discussion with the class. A typed copy of the Hot Seat presentation must be
turned in to me (on Canvas) before you begin.

*This will vary depending on what we are reading)

The Five Sections
1. Summary
2. Passages
3. Reading Questions
4. Discussion Questions
5. Theme Song
Focus Question
When are people most alone?

What do you think?

Exile Poetry
Read and discuss all three poems with your group. For the assignment, focus on
your assigned poem. Begin “The Hot Seat” assignment, see handout. Be ready to
present during the last 15 minutes of class.

**Also include examples of Anglo-Saxon poetic devices: meter, alliteration, assonance, kennings, use of
caesura---that add to lyrical quality and assist in memorization. Analyze tone, theme, and relate to
historical context. Identify the form of and reason for the speaker’s exile; examine poems at mimetic of
culture and lifestyle**
Presentations
Remember, I’m looking for:
● Summary
● Four Passages
● Reading Questions
● Five Discussion Questions
● Theme Song

Do you think the poems are connected? How?

 Tuesday
August 15
Attendance; Exile Poetry Quiz; Introduction-
Independent Reading Project; Journal/Activator;
Grendel; Study Questions
Exile Poetry Quiz
Take the next 10 minutes to complete the quiz. Turn into your block’s tray and wait
for further directions.
Independent Reading Project #1
Let’s go over everything you need to know:

1. You will choose one book

2. Checkpoint/workday: Monday, February 5th
3. Due: Tuesday, February 27th
4. Components:
a. 1 typed double spaced explanation of novel choice
b. Symbolism Essay
c. Quote Assignment
d. Quote of the novel
e. Reflective Letter
Journal/Activator
Complete the Hero Anticipation Guide by responding to each statement.

● Answer independently and talk with a partner before sharing with the class.
● Respond with agree or disagree at this point.
● Do not complete the bottom portion yet...
Epic Poetry
● What are some characteristics of Epic Heroes?
● With a partner, make a list of some characteristics that come to mind.
Beowulf- Grendel (pages 42-45)
1. Pre-reading Vocabulary- Define the following words prior to us reading: harp,
moors, spawned, Cain, lair, fiend, exile, brood, lament, kenning, reparation,
heathen, affliction (15 minutes)

2. With your group, read and annotate (in your classwork section, will be
checked), all of Grendel
 Wednesday
January 10
Attendance; Graduation Project Item Due Date;
Review Grendel; Read Beowulf
Graduation Project Permission Form Due
Please have your Graduation Project Permission Form out on your desk, ready to
be checked. I will return it to you by the end of class.

Review Grendel
1. With your group answer the study questions as a review, place in class work
(you may add it to your annotations):
a. A page 42
b. Analyze visuals page 42
c. B-C page 44
d. D page 45
2. Come up with two discussion questions about today’s reading. Post in
Canvas. Respond to THREE classmates!
Beowulf- Beowulf (pages 46-49)
1. Read all of Beowulf
2. Answer the study questions as a review, place in class work (you may add it to your
annotations):
a. E page 47
b. F page 48
c. G page 49
d. H page 49
3. When you finish: Heroic Teens- Read the article "9 Heroic Teens and their Incredible Acts
of Bravery" in Canvas.
● As a discussion, write a paragraph explaining the differences between a modern hero
and an epic hero. Include details from the article. Reply to two classmates.
 Thursday
January 11
Attendance; Review Beowulf Discussion; Read
Battle with Grendel and Grendel’s Mother;
Discussion; Hypothesize
Review of Beowulf Section of Beowulf
Who can lead a discussion on the Beowulf section from yesterday?
Beowulf- Battle with Grendel & Grendel’s Mother
(pages 50-56)
After Reading Discussion:

1. What happens to Grendel?

2. What striking images does the poet use to bring the character to life?
3. How important is Beowulf to the fate of Denmark?
Hypothesis Assignment
Reread Grendel’s attack on pages 50-51.

- Remember, Beowulf does not spring into action until after Grendel kills one of
the sleeping Geats (lines 262-268).
- Reflect on the possible reasons for Beowulf’s delay (why he doesn’t act
immediately).
- Summarize your conclusions in a well written paragraph (8-10 sentences). Be
prepared to share with the class.
 Friday
January 12
Attendance; Graduation Project Due Date; Modern
Day Heroes; Writing Assignment
Graduation Project Due Date
- Product Proposal Outline
- Please have your product proposal outline out so it can be checked while you
work on the assignment below

Lesson: Modern Day Heroes Writing Stations

- Let’s watch an interview with Malala. I would like for you to think about what qualities make her a
hero.
- Your job is to write an essay comparing and contrasting (no paragraph limit) how she relates with
the epic hero (look at your epic hero characteristics handout) and your own views of heroes.
- You must go through the Writing Process before submission within your own group:
- Outline
- Rough Draft
- Self Edits
- Peer Edits
- Final Draft