Essential Questions:
1. What is the significance of oral tradition?
2. What are the characteristics of an epic and how does Beowulf conform to these characteristics?
3. How do the themes in Beowulf relate to the Anglo-Saxon period in history?
A. Opening Assignment: AP Practice Multiple Choice Questions
B. Finish reading Beowulf.
C. Closing: Complete graphic organizers for literary devices found in Beowulf.
Note: Your second draft of your satire is due today. Please turn this in to the basket. As soon as I return everyone's reviewed satire, I will give you a due date for the final draft.
Also, I will be returning your brainstorming for your urban legend. Today you will receive a story map graphic organizer. This organizer will serve as your outline for your legend. The story map is due Wednesday, 10/29.
1. What is the significance of oral tradition?
2. What are the characteristics of an epic and how does Beowulf conform to these characteristics?
3. How do the themes in Beowulf relate to the Anglo-Saxon period in history?
A. Opening Assignment: AP Practice Multiple Choice Questions
B. Finish reading Beowulf.
C. Closing: Complete graphic organizers for literary devices found in Beowulf.
Note: Your second draft of your satire is due today. Please turn this in to the basket. As soon as I return everyone's reviewed satire, I will give you a due date for the final draft.
Also, I will be returning your brainstorming for your urban legend. Today you will receive a story map graphic organizer. This organizer will serve as your outline for your legend. The story map is due Wednesday, 10/29.