I just wrote a very long, detailed blog covering all the syntax and punctuation rules we did today (40 presentation slides worth), so this blog may have brevity at its core. Don't forget about the second/final/whatever draft it is for you regarding the free response essay, which is due no later than 2:35 p.m. on Thursday.
7: We finished up our 15 vocab words, which means review is coming next time around. Then, we over-analyzed the first 3 sections of Beowulf, noting the juxtaposition, the motifs, the religious allusions, the characterization of our human/animal "it" monster, the advent of our "gorgeous stud" epic hero, and the mournful king. Following this over-analysis, which is ideal at the beginning of any text, we added to our Anglo-Saxon ideologies by listing the qualities of their "monster" and their "epic hero." Then, in groups, you had 2 sections of Beowulf to over-analyze, which you will share with the class on Thursday. Prior to that class, make sure to read "Life in 999," which is somewhere in the vicinity of pg. 40.
2: We added to our vernacular, and then we jumped into the world of the Anglo-Saxons, their ideologies (our list), the introduction of Grendel's part in the Beowulf saga, and what life was like in the ever exciting 999. For next class, finish reading the Grendel part of Beowulf, prepping to over-analyze and build upon the motifs, characterization, Biblical allusions, and more!
4: We finished up our 15 vocab words, which means review will be Thursday. Then, groups over-analyzed sections 4-13 in Beowulf as we looked at the eventual outcome of our monster from the dark versus the epic hero reflecting the sun's rays. To end the hour, we traveled back to 999, learning about all those pesky diseases, threats, and odd adjectives. For next class, read the section on Gilgamesh and see how this epic creates the hero and the monster.
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