Week 5 Day 4 Thursday, Feb 27, 2020 Beowulf

Do you need a Beowulf break? Check out the Overly Sarcastic Productions version!

Thanks, Keegan!

Click HERE for a 10 minute summary and funny video of Beowulf!  Spoiler Alert:  Watch this after you have finished the poem!

While you are at it . . . check out the Overly Sarcastic Productions entire channel!

Examples:

 Click HERE.   for Icarus.

Cain and Abel

The Many Faces of Grendel in Art

 

Today’s Quotes:

I hate cameras.  They are so much more sure than I am about everything.  ~John Steinbeck

Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you’re just a reflection of him?  ~Calvin and Hobbes

It makes sense to make a map of places where you can get eaten by bears, or where there’s a bottomless pit, but when you get into making maps of your mind, you’re basically wasting your time.

“Not all who wander are lost”  -Tolkien

“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .””
― C.S. Lewis, The Four

“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”
― Albert Camus

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt, This is My Story

New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common.     –John Locke, philosopher (1632-1704)

and

It makes sense to make a map of places where you can get eaten by bears, or where there’s a bottomless pit, but when you get into making maps of your mind, you’re basically wasting your time.

and

Those who put out the people’s eyes, reproach them for their blindness.

-John Milton, poet (1608-1674)

Today’s allusion:

Tantalus and tanalize

 

 

Today’s Words of the Day

epigram

euphonic

nefarious

 nepotism 

Shakespeare WORD OF THE DAY:

anon

(uh-NON) adverb

   1. At another time.

   2. Soon.

   3. At once; immediately (archaic).

[From Middle English, from Old English on an, (in one).]

“Anon, King Hamlet discovers [.  .  .].  Threatened with banishment, poverty, and disgrace, Claudius  [. . .].” Witty, Wise, Then Weary, The Economist (London), Feb. 19, 2000.

Group Check-in:

 

1. Reactions to Gardner’s Grendel vs. Grendel in Beowulf?

Class Plan:

1. ALLUSION OF THE DAY / WORDS / HW
   
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. Debrief how was it responding to  PR Journals

4. History of Eng–post-its. What trends do you see?  OE, ME

5. History of Eng –tabular history

6. OE Lord’s

HOMEWORK:

1. 1. Food, glorious food Friday!

   2.      If you like, start reading Gardner’s Grendel and complete all the of the accompanying homework DUE Wednesday, March 4!  HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING WITH THE READING:    1. Do the prep work in the green packet.  For a copy of the green “Gardner’s Grendel Discussion Prep. Worksheet,” click HERE! As you read, do the following on your own notebook paper (unless you buy your own book–available in the school store–in which case you can do this note-taking right on the covers and extra pages in the book):    2. Keep a character list.   3. Fill out the Zodiac Wheel (the second page of the hand-out “Gardner’s Grendel Discussion Prep. Worksheet”).  You must do two different things:  in the inner ring, jot down a quick plot synopsis for each chapter. In the outer ring, jot down the universal questions that arise in the chapter, the philosophies, the big ideas that surface. Click HERE for the Zodiac wheel in your “Gardner’s Grendel Discussion Prep. Worksheet”                                                                      4. Do Group Assigned 4 Chapter Analysis Worksheets. On the front of the “Gardner’s Grendel Discussion Prep. Worksheet” (click HERE for a copy of this worksheet), there is a a chart for you to fill out for your group’s assigned chapters.  Each group is assigned 3 chapters to become experts on.

   3. 1. Here are the assigned chapters: 

                                   BEOWULFS: chaps 1-3,                                  

                                   GRENDELS:  chaps 4-6,                                    

         MAMMAS: chaps. 6-8

         DRAGONS–chaps – 8-10

         HROTHGARS: chaps  10-12

           5. Familiarize yourself with the signs of the zodiac. (see HERE for a list of the zodiac signs, or click http://www.psychicguild.com/horoscopes_explained.php or ) and how one of the zodiac signs is present/symbolic in each of the 12 chapters.  5. Also, as you read,  you might want to jot down a list of your personal questions.         

         6. Do the GRENDEL JOURNAL:      Do WA 11 (we are doing WA10 in class): a 1 sided journal on  one of the Gardner’s Grendel topics.  NOTE:   you can print this out in WORD format (click HERE ) and type your response.  Click HERE for a PDF version. You are to choose  one of the 5 choices “GG” Journal Topics.  4 choices are listed on the page 2 of the Beowulf packet.  The 5th topic (not listed on your blue Beowulf packet) is to read the  last blue essay  in the Beowulf packet which addresses Gardner’s Grendel and Beowulf’s Grendel as both monster and human.  It’s really interesting!  Write a page response. 

         

         For a copy of the topics, click HERE

          

         OPTIONAL! 

         AS IF YOU REALLY NEED SOMETHING ELSE TO DO (HAHAHAHA), BEGIN FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF/BRAINSTORMING IDEAS FOR THE LIT. ANALYSIS PAPER.

         Literary Analysis Paper resources

         (rev. 11.5.2019)

         

         Literary Analysis paper on

         Paired Novels

         (one summer novel and either Beowulf or Grendel  OR two summer novels)

         Click HERE for the Lit. Analysis paper packet explaining all the requirements.  Click HERE for the grading sheet

          For this paper, a topic outline is required!  Be sure to consult pages MSF 6-11 in the Survival Manual for how to do an outline.  You may either do a single-spaced or a double-spaced outline. Click HERE for the online version of the Survival Manual.

         SAMPLE OUTLINES AND FIRST PAGES OF LIT. ANALYSIS PAPERS:

         1.  Sample A–Beardsley  (point by point organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYS A POINT BY POINT STYLE BY STEVE BEARDSLEY_001.

         2.  Sample B–Li (block style organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYSIS B BLOCK STYLE by HE LI_001.

         3.  Sample C–Paulus (point by point organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYSIS C POINT BY POINT STYLE BY BRIAN PAULUS_001.

         2.  Sample D–Farrell (block style organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYSIS D BLOCK STYLE BY ANN FARRELL_001.  NOTE:  Ann Farrell’s paper was done before MLA version 7 was in effect, so there are some errors in italicizing titles.

         .   Check out the  YELLOW brainstorming class for ideas.  If you need a sheet, click 2012 paired novels_001.   Click HERE for the Lit. Analysis paper packet.  Click HERE for the grading sheet.

         Click 2020 LIT ANALYSIS PAPER–citing poetry BEOWULF for a new sheet to help guide you to cite Heaney’s version of Beowulf correctly as well as how to do in-text citations for poetry. Tomorrow you will get a personal copy of this document in class.  Here is a screenshot of what part of that document looks like:

         1. 

         Reminders!

         You will need to staple and turn in the following IN ORDER:

         1. grading sheet with the student comment box filled out (-1 point if it isn’t finished.)

         2. the topic outline in FORMAL MLA format (see SM msf section pages msf 6-msf 11.  Double-spaced or single spaced format is okay as there are two models in the SM to follow.  Double-spaced outlines are easier to type.  Watch out for WORD!  It tends to space/indent things wrong.)

         3. the paper–with the three doc checks highlighted

         4. the works-cited page–No highlighting should be done anywhere on WC.

         5. your summer reading books and any supplemental sources.  Make sure you bring your own copy of the summer reading book for doc checks. and double check the editions and how to do the WC page for the novels.

         6. 3 DOC CHECKS!

         NOTE:  HIGHLIGHTING!  You will need to highlight your 3 doc checks in your paper. One must be from each novel and then one novel will be repeated.  Each doc check must be from a different section of your paper. 

         Bring your two books in with the three doc checks clearly marked on the exact page where the doc check appears and with post-its. 

         If you use any supplementary sources, you WILL need to bring those or print-outs of those sources.        

         7. SUBMISSION OF PAPER by midnight the day the paper is due to TURN-IT-IN.com.   If there are problems, email Wally.

          Here’s how:

           Turnitin.com REQUIREMENT: REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR PAPER ELECTRONICALLY BY MIDNIGHT THE DAY THE PAPER IS DUE (or you will lose 3 points on the paper)! If you have trouble, email Wally at lwallenberg@edenpr.org before midnight tonight.

         Here’s how to use Turnitin:

         To create an account, you must have

         • an eight-digit class ID (AP Lit it is 22497897)

         • and the class enrollment password (yams)

           If you have used Turnitin in the past, see the warning below before creating another account/profile.

           1. Go to www.turnitin.com.

           2. Under the email box in the upper right corner,click on the link “Create Account”.

           3. On the next window, under the “Create a New Account” heading, click on the “Student” link.

           4. Follow the directions on the New User page. You must have a Class ID# and class enrollment password to complete your profile. (Do not cut and paste into these fields.)

           5. Once enrolled, your class will show on your homepage.

           6. Click on the class name and you will see the assignments and submissions for that class.

           Warning: If you have used Turnitin.com in the past, then you may already have an account. Do not create a new account.  Students who have previously created a Turnitin profile will need to log into their existing accounts, as creating duplicate accounts with duplicate class enrollments can cause issues.  To fix these issues, your instructor,possibly the school administrator, and the Turnitin Help Desk will need to be involved.

           Helpful Reminders:

           Class ID #   (for AP Lit it is 22497897) – This is a unique 8 digit identification number for your class.   You need this number to enroll in the class.  If you do not have a Class ID# or have forgotten it, you must contact the instructor.  Turnitin does not provide this information.

           Enrollment Password  (It is yams) – Your enrollment password is provided by your instructor.  If you have not received one, or the one you have is incorrect, you must contact Wally ASAP.  Turnitin does not provide this information.   (Reminder – All Turnitin passwords are case-sensitive.)

         The Lit. Analysis paper is based on your choice of a.) comparison / contrast of 2 summer novels or b.) one summer novel and either Beowulf or Grendel.  Due date is mid March.

         1. The Lit. Analysis paper is based on your choice of a.) comparison / contrast of 2 summer novels or b.) one summer novel and either Beowulf or Grendel.  Due date is mid March.

            Outline due a week before the paper is due.   Paper due mid March.   Click 2020 AP LIT ANALYSIS PAPER MASTERfor the 2019 Lit. Analysis paper packet.   The Lit. Analysis paper is based on 2 Paired Summer Works or 1 summer novel and Beowulf or Grendel.  NOTE:  you do NOT have to highlight anything in the paper.   If you use any supplementary sources, you WILL need to bring those/print-outs of those sources.   A topic outline is required!  Be sure to consult pages MSF 6-11 in the Survival Manual for how to do an outline.  You may either do a single-spaced or a double-spaced outline. For outline formatting, see the EPHS Survival Manual.             SAMPLE OUTLINES AND FIRST PAGES OF LIT. ANALYSIS PAPERS:

            1. 1.  Sample A–Beardsley  (point by point organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYS A POINT BY POINT STYLE BY STEVE BEARDSLEY_001.

               2.  Sample B–Li (block style organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYSIS B BLOCK STYLE by HE LI_001.

               3.  Sample C–Paulus (point by point organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYSIS C POINT BY POINT STYLE BY BRIAN PAULUS_001.

               2.  Sample D–Farrell (block style organization example) Click AP LIT ANALYSIS D BLOCK STYLE BY ANN FARRELL_001.  NOTE:  Ann Farrell’s paper was done before MLA version 7 was in effect, so there are some errors in italicizing titles.                     

      1. Work on BEOWULF BONUS +3 COUPON ASSIGNMENTS   

         (due Monday, March 2nd)

         1. 1.   CHOICE 1   Journal Entry: “WANTED”

               After reading part 1 in Beowulf, do this entry.  You do not have to do both choice A and B.  Choose the one below in which you are most interested.

               •  CHOICE A   Write a want ad or write/design a job description poster for the monster-slayer Hrothgar might have advertised for in order to restore peace in his kingdom.

               •  CHOICE B   Design the resume and/or the completed job application that you think Beowulf would have turned in if necessary to do such a job or a job like killing Grendel.

               (HINT!  Quality/creativity are highly encouraged.)

               NOTE   This does not have to be a traditional full-page of writing.  You may choose to illustrate, use graphics, write a poem, song, etc.  This would be a good time to see what your computer can create.

               NOTE   To make sure both choices are covered, be sure to discuss ahead of time who wants to do which choice so your group has at least one of each choice represented.

               CHOICE 2  BEOWULF VS. __________: Another Point of View

               Choose either the second or third battle and rewrite the battle from either Grendel’s mom’s or the dragon’s  point of view .  Really try to imagine what might be going on inside their heads.  Have fun with this one!  Parody is welcome.  Don’t spare the gore!

               ———> IMPORTANT NOTE:  WRITE THE BATTLE IN FIRST PERSON! 

               CHOICE 3   Journal-type Entry: SOME POETRY CONNECTIONS TO BEOWULF
               

               • Read these poems which can be connected to Beowulf:  Shelley’s “Ozymandias” (on p. 638 in our black LBT text), Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” (on p. 531–intro; 532-536–poem in our black LBT text), and Wilbur’s “Beowulf” (if your teacher gives you a copy of this last one).

               • Now respond to the ideas in TWO of these three poems and how each connects to Beowulf and/or Beowulf.

                                                                                                                     CHOICE 4  Create The Game of Beowulf         Knowing what you know of popular board games  and  the story of Beowulf, create a board game that would re-enact the story’s events, characters, and themes.  Actually create the rules, board, playing pieces, etc. YOU MAY COLLABORATE AND PRODUCE THIS GAME WITH ONE OTHER STUDENT IN OUR CLASS IF YOU WANT.

               CHOICE 5  Create a Beowulf  SOUNDTRACK for the upcoming new movie of Beowulf coming out in a few years (not really)!   Burn a CD with 8-10 songs–each depicting a different part of the story.  Create a playlist with the titles of each song and explain why you chose each song for the part of the “movie.”  You can also create the CD “jacket art” to go along with the CD.