September 12, 2019

Periods 1 and 2:
Today we worked to create a collaborative poster at our tables (to be completed tomorrow in class). Below are the directions.

Skim and scan through our reading of Beowulf so far.
Fold or divide your poster into SIX equal sections.

In each section, something different will occur. It doesn’t matter who is writing in what section, but everybody in the group should write at once. Write quickly: it does not need to be perfect :)

1. Emerging Theme of the story: write this large and in a complete sentence - use academic language.
2. Character - provide evidence and explanation of how a character could help you claim/conclude your theme statement. (This doesn’t have to be Beowulf).
3. Golden line - Copy ONE line from the text and provide evidence and explanation of why, in your group’s thinking, the line best supports you claim/conclusion of your theme statement. 
4. Illustration of something related to your section. It could be a storyboard, symbol, or character likeness.
5. Kennings - Pick THREE kennings from your section and define them. (a compound expression in Old English poetry with metaphorical meaning, e.g. oar-steed = ship.)
6. Poetic devices - identify and provide examples of poetic language (ex. alliteration, figurative language, etc.)

Use a six-word summary to title your section / make your poster stand out. No more, no fewer than six words.

Periods 3 and 4:
We started by learning about symposiums. If you are absent, you are required to read pages 51-85 by tomorrow. We read 51-65 in class.

For symposiums:
Each day we will meet in symposium groups to discuss what we read the previous day or night. Everyone will be responsible for contributing to discussions and must have ONE discussion question that inquires about the symbols, themes, character analysis, author’s craft, or real-life application of the text. 

Discussion questions must be submitted the day before or day of the symposium using the Google Form provided in Classroom and will be graded for content and response from group members. 

You must bring a copy of your questions to class. Do not expect Mr. Ferro to print them or provide them to you. 

Period 6: