Lit 12 Thurs. Feb. 3

We did it!! Finished Bewulf, wrote a 10 question quiz on "Unferth's Taunt". Discussed the poem's relevance for us today. Reviewed literary must-haves and how to cite.

Tonight: 300 to 400 literary parag. Choose question 1 or 2 below.
1. Discuss the Anglo-Saxon elements in the poem.
2. Compare and contrast Beowulf and Grendel.

The purpose of this writing assignment is to review and practice your literary writing.
Remember to plan: What? / So What? charts work beautifully.
Remember to answer the question in your topic sentence/thesis.
Hooks are only useful if they actually do the job so be wary. No hook is better than a weak hook in literary writing at this level.

Bring a copy, double spaced to class for editing. Good copy is due Monday.

English 9, block 4, Wed. Feb. 2

Excellent work today!! Thanks for arriving on time with all of your materials.
750 words. com is going well and five people have already finished USSR books!!

Tonight: finish reading "The Father" in your text. Post-it note 5 key passages/quotes which you think reveal the father's motivations (explanations for his actions). Why does he do what he does?

Arrive in class prepared to discuss your choices.

We also did vocab. words 3 and 4 today, revulsion and vehemently. Study your vocabulary daily.
Bonus for using these words in your written work.

English 9, Bl. 2, Wed. Feb. 2

Excellent work today!! Thanks for arriving on time with all of your materials.
750 words. com is going well and two people have already finished USSR books.

Tonight: finish reading "The Father" in your text. Post-it note 5 key passages/quotes which you think reveal the father's motivations (explanations for his actions).

Arrive in class prepared to discuss your choices.

We also did vocab. words 3 and 4 today, revulsion and vehemently. Study your vocabulary daily.
Bonus for using these words in your written work.

Lit 12 Wed. Feb. 2

We reviewed the key notes from the Anglo-Saxon period and read two sections of Beowulf outloud.

Be sure to know
kennings
boast
the taunt
protocols and loyalties
characteristics of Beowulf
characteristics and purposes of the Christian and pagan references
Terms:
pathetic fallacy
understatement
caesura
enjambement
know the key characters and Beowulf's motivations
Read "Unferth's Taunt" page 19

English 9, Block 4, Feb. 1, Tues.

Good job on 750 words.com and reading your USSR books.
Study your vocabulary words and finish up your journals on 750 words.
Read at least 15 more pages in your USSR book.

BRING YOUR LITERARY PROJECT PLAN TO CLASS. /25 MARKS.
PLAN SOMETHING FUN!

English 9, Feb. 1

You could finish your 750 words if you have time. It's building your writing fluency.
Review your vocabulary words.
Read at least 15 pages tonight.

Literature 12, Tues. Feb. 1

Good job, today.

Anglo-Saxon era: Review your notes.
Terms: heroic tradition, elegy, epic poem,
Vocabulary: stoic, stoicism, scop

Read Beowulf for fun!   We'll be reading it closely over the next few days but being prepared can really take the edge off your anxiety levels.