Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
To finish analyzing Beowulf
To complete the compare/contrast between Beowulf’s burial and JFK’s burial
To complete analysis of heroic circle
To research a current even that captures the essence of the meaning of a monster in Beowulf

BELLRINGER
TH: Lines 820-821 in Beowulf read, “I sold my life for this treasure, and I sold it well.” Do you agree with Beowulf that he sold his life well? What would be a worthy sacrifice for which you would “sell” your life?

F: Many experiences in our lives are memorable because they forced
us to examine our basic beliefs and values. Tell about such an experience in your life.

AGENDA
Finish reading and analyzing Beowulf, completing the comparison between his and JFK’s burials
Find and print 3 articles/stories that center around the current event you wish to center your monster story around

HOMEWORK:
Reading Logs
Book Report PowerPoint Presentations