Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
To analyze Beowulf
To identify literary elements in Beowulf
To draw comparisons between the monsters Beowulf faces to the “monsters” today
To participate

BELLRINGER
Allusions

AGENDA
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion, analyzation, and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
Relate story elements to the culture
Participate in an immersion activity

HOMEWORK
4/1: Literary Device Test

OBJECTIVES
Establish Shakespeare Introduction
Analyze characters & cultural ideas
Assess themes
Define and comprehend Shakespearian style English

BELLRINGER
Book Report reading time

AGENDA
M: Graph plot outline of the video & begin reading text
T: Complete vocabulary & discuss; continue reading text and answering study guide questions
W – Th: Continue reading and analyzing Act I

Homework
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To determine 2 or more themes and analyze their development
To cite evidence to support analysis
To determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text
To write to examine and convey information, analyzing and evaluating the text
To participate effectively in collaborative discussions
To respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives

BELLRINGERS:
M: Imagine a world where our metaphorical language was actually real: it really rains cats and dogs, pigs fly, and cows jump over the moon (timed write)
T: Why are Shakespeare’s plays still studied today? What is their relevance?
W: Is there a difference between revenge and justice? Explain.
Th: If you were cast for a role in Macbeth, which character would you most prefer to be?

AGENDA
M: Watch Act IV
T-Th: Read, take notes on, and discuss Act V

HOMEWORK:
4/1: Book Report Title Due
4/2: Act IV Notes & Themes due; Test