Thursday, February 4, 2016

Beowulf 14-17

February 4, 2016 

E.Q: Identify significant quotes that support the main idea of the poem. 
Explain how those quotes represent the main idea. 
Elaborate on the quote.
Obj: I can identify significant quotes that support the main idea.
I can elaborate and explain how specific quotes represent main ideas.

Starter:
Summarize Book Three of Beowulf.
Then, share your reaction to the ending.
What did you think about the final chapter?


Vocabulary: 

Word: Good
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: that which is morally right; righteousness.
Your Definition; 
Activity: Describe something good that happened in Beowulf.


Word: Evil
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: profound immorality, wickedness, and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural force.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Describe something evil that happened in Beowulf.


Activity:

1.  Beowulf 14-17 Chalk Talk

Using your double entry journal notes from yesterday, write the main idea and evidence for each chapter.
If the quotes are lengthy, please use ellipsis. 

After everyone has written their responses, one chapter will be assigned to each table. 
Your tables will be responsible for presenting a few of the main ideas to the class based on the information.

2.  Good vs. Evil Socratic Seminar Prep 

TOPIC

The human condition of good vs. evil.

Tomorrow we will conduct a Socratic seminar on the topic posted above.
Please read at least two of the articles posted below and take Cornell Notes.
In addition to the articles I provided, you must find one article on your own and take notes.

After you complete your notes, create at least 3 HOT questions. 
Your goal is to have at least one HOT question per article.



Closure: 

What is the name of the article that you selected to read?
Provide me with the website and author of the article.

Then, explain why you chose it and one fact that you found interesting. 

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