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I can use strong textual evidence to make inferences in an informational text.
October 2-3, 2013
1st: Answer in your own words. 2nd: Find a quote to back up your answer 3rd: EXPLAIN how the quote proves your
answer true.
Textual Evidence
Grab a book and open it to page 36 “Prepare to read Beowulf”
Informational Text
MUST use textual evidence for each answer!
1: Why is Beowulf an important text?
2: What is SCOPS? What has replaced it in our society?
3: What are some things you could learn from Beowulf?
4: Do you think the version we are exposed to is exactly the same as the version that was first told?
5: Do you think you will life Beowulf?
Theme Review
Leadership Revenge Generosity and
Hospitality
Heroism Loyalty Reputation
Vocabulary To Know
The Epic Long narrative poem
that celebrates the deeds of a legendary or heroic figure.
Common Features: The hero battles
forces that threaten the order of his world.
The story Is told in a serious manner, often in special, elevated language
Legendary Hero A larger-than-life
character whose accomplishments are celebrated in traditional tales
Beowulf Boastful self-
confidence Feats of strengths Victories in battle
a Germanic inhabitant of England between the 5th century and the Norman Conquest.
another term for Old English.
Anglo-Saxon
Look at page 38. Based on the picture, how would you characterize Grendel?
Grendel
Read Lines 1-100
Create a summary REMEMBER: Topic Sentence!
In the beginning of Beowulf The beginning of Beowulf is about
Focus on main ideas! 5-7 Sentences!
Let’s Read!