Oct 3 Grendel and Beowulf

Mon Oct 3

Learning Target

Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts 

Daily Activity:

Journal: Respond to the Medal of Honor video
1. Homework check (Thursday: 42-45) 

2. Small group work: "Grendel" and "Beowulf"
Cite lines from the text and make inferences based on last Thursday's homework:

Examine the details, ask questions of the text: What do we learn about Grendel and Beowulf in the text?

Things to consider: 

What are his/their strengths?

What are his/their struggles?

What does the speaker of this poem want us to know about life in this society? List details and cite lines that analyze their characters and values.