Week of 8/21

ICC Standards and Benchmarks: 

Unit: The Anglo-Saxon Period

Learning Activity: Old English Clip--Beowulf

Read 34-66. Literary Analysis 4, 6 and 9.

Define epic, epithet, kennings

In a brief essay, describe how Beowulf is influenced by two cultures--pagan and Christian. Refer to specific sections of the text to show each and to develop a thematic statement about the poem.

Assessment: Class discussion, Reading analysis, graded essay