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Introduction (11 August) HW due: 1. fill out index cards and 'additional novel' list 2. collect HW (hardcopy of both key passage assignment and both novels) 3. The Fellowship of the Ring quiz 4. review syllabus (read silently while other students complete quiz) 5. share key passages with partners if time allows HW: 1. English 10 Profile [|Grade 10 English Profile Sheet.zip]
 * annotated The Fellowship of the Ring
 * key passages assignment (hardcopy required)
 * annotated one additional novel
 * key passages assignment (hardcopy required)

Class 1 HW due: English 10 Profile (collect hardcopy) 1. join wiki 2. review quiz 3. (return books) share key passages from The Fellowship of the Ring in groups of four; share best insight with whole class 4. in-class writing assessment (20 minutes) HW: none

Class 2 HW due: none 1. complete Fellowship sharing if necessary 2. share key passages with 'additional novel' groups and freeze-frame 1-2 scenes - narrator needed 3. complete in-class writing assessment (60 minutes) HW: 1. map activity (use this [|map of northern Europe]) 2. Below #8 on the handout - list what you know about Old English, Anglo-Saxon England, and //Beowulf//.

Class 3 HW due: map activity 1. DOL 3 2 . a short history of the English language (Mr. Stephens - see handbook) 3. introduce Anglo-Saxon Mini Research Project 4. time to work HW: Anglo-Saxon Mini Research Project

Class 4 HW due: five note cards; source card(s); two visuals with citations 1. DOL 4 2. presentations in groups on Anglo-Saxon topic 3. check out Beowulf and Grendel 4. begin reading Beowulf using Post-its (review categories) 5. A brief history of English if time... HW: 1. read lines 1-632 of Beowulf 2. ten Post-its required from multiple categories (use the following Post-it reading response categories)
 * use map for locations
 * what connections do you see between The Fellowship and Beowulf?
 * the following must appear on each post-it
 * line number(s)
 * category
 * comment from the specific category

Class 5 HW due: lines 1-632; ten post-its 1. DOL 5 2. a few thoughts on Beowulf 3. literature circles 4. introduce Multi-Genre Project 5. a short history of English HW: [|Multi-Genre Proposal (revised 09-10).doc]
 * the genealogy - Who is related to whom?
 * the map - Where are these people?
 * post-its : line numbers - this is a poem
 * summary
 * post-its - What stood out to you as you were reading?
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * What religious systems do you see in conflict?
 * Why does Grendel attack the Danes?
 * Why does Beowulf want to help the Danes?

Class 6 HW due: MGP Proposal 1. DOL 6 2. a short history of English 3. kennings 4. consult with Mr. Stephens on MGP Key Research Questions HW: 1. read Beowulf lines 633-1231 2. ten Post-its required from multiple categories (use the following Post-it reading response categories) 3. refined "Key Research Question"
 * students read next section of Beowulf during consultations
 * the following must appear on each post-it
 * line number(s)
 * category
 * comment from the specific category

Class 7 HW Due: lines 633-1231 with 10 post-it notes 1. DOL 7 2. MGP 3. complete Key Research Question conferences with Mr. Stephens 4. literature circles HW: 1. ten note cards; two source cards (from a reliable source) for the research genre of the MGP
 * revised Key Research Question
 * begin looking for resources - keeping reliability in mind
 * using note cards to gather information
 * while conferences are completed, begin search for resources
 * summary
 * post-its - What stood out to you as you were reading?
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * share favorite passage with class - (freeze-frame if time allows)

Class 8 HW due: ten note cards; two source cards (from a reliable source) for the research genre of the MGP 1. DOL 8 2. Listen to Seamus Heaney read 'The Fight with Grendel' (lines 662-835) 3. literature circles 4. The Multi-Genre Project HW: 1. read Beowulf lines 1232-1887 with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following questions by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * focus on speaking / reading aloud skills
 * A review of discussion skills
 * all members prepared for the meeting
 * focused on the text, referring frequently to the novel to support comments
 * active questioning and participation by all members
 * polite and considerate interaction
 * asking follow-up questions
 * respectfully disagreeing
 * meet with group
 * summary
 * post-its - What stood out to you as you were reading?
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * share favorite passage with class - (freeze-frame if time allows)
 * are your sources reliable?
 * is your question revised?
 * is the key research question sufficiently focused?
 * what further information do you need?
 * review the research genre requirements
 * What makes a good leader? (What makes a bad leader?)

Class 9 HW due: see above 1. DOL 9 1.5 Quiz 2. literature circles 3. MGP HW: 1. rough draft of research paper (Genre #1)
 * A review of discussion skills
 * all members prepared for the meeting
 * focused on the text, referring frequently to the novel to support comments
 * active questioning and participation by all members
 * polite and considerate interaction
 * asking follow-up questions
 * respectfully disagreeing
 * meet with group
 * summary
 * post-its - What stood out to you as you were reading?
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * According to //Beowulf//, what makes a good leader?
 * research genre
 * outline
 * using in-text citations
 * time to write
 * see Multi-Genre Project page for details
 * 400 works minimum on rough draft
 * 4 in-text citations
 * a thesis that answers your key research question
 * post to your MGP page (located on your block's page)
 * Block D
 * Block G

Class 10 HW due: see above 1. DOL 10 2. MGP: Genre #1 3. Beowulf HW: 1. Beowulf lines 1888-2489 with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following questions by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * discuss draft with partner and Mr. Stephens
 * key research question at top of page?
 * a thesis answering the key research question?
 * revise using selected questions from:
 * [|Revising and Editing using the 6 Traits.doc]
 * review in-text citations - at least four?
 * three sources required for next draft (a reliable source)
 * time to write / revise
 * return quiz and books
 * whole class discussion
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * According to //Beowulf//, what makes a good leader?
 * What makes a good leader (including a queen)?
 * What makes a bad leader (including a queen)?

Class 11 HW due: see above 1. DOL 11 2. Note on grade update 3. Continue Beowulf discussion 4. Time to work on MGP Genre #1 HW: 1. Full rough draft of Research Paper (Genre #1) posted to your MGP wiki page
 * A review of discussion skills
 * all members prepared for the meeting
 * focused on the text, referring frequently to the novel to support comments
 * active questioning and participation by all members
 * polite and considerate interaction
 * asking follow-up questions
 * respectfully disagreeing
 * meet with group
 * summary
 * post-its - What stood out to you as you were reading?
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * According to //Beowulf//, what makes a good leader (including a queen)? What about a bad leader (queen)?
 * whole class discussion
 * revise thesis
 * organization of note cards
 * further questions on in-text citations?
 * 500 words minimum
 * three sources minimum
 * four in-text citations minimum

Class 12 HW due: see above 1. DOL 12 2. Introduce Beowulf podcast and translation 3. Revising Genre #1 HW: 1. Beowulf lines 2490-3182 with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following questions by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * look at examples using the 6-traits
 * revise with a partner ("Revising and Editing Using the 6-Traits)
 * clear thesis
 * introduction
 * in-text citations
 * focused information
 * What makes a good leader? (Along with this question, consider "What makes a good warrior, Anglo-Saxon, or hero?")

Class 13 HW due: see above 1. DOL 13 2. Quiz 3. practice reading Beowulf lines 4. final Beowulf discussion HW: 1. Beowulf podcast and written translation - draft posted on your BP wiki page (see class page)
 * with partner
 * whole class
 * summary
 * post-its - What stood out to you as you were reading?
 * What connections do you see between //Beowulf// and your research? Between Beowulf and //The Fellowship of the Ring//?
 * According to //Beowulf//, what makes a good leader (including warrior, Anglo-Saxon, hero)?

Class 14 Note for Hyun: The Waegmundings are a specific family within the Geat clan. Both Beowulf and Wiglaf are Waegmundings. 1. DOL 14 2. review partner's podcast and offer suggestions 3. review partner's paraphrase and offer suggestions 4. begin reading Grendel 5. time to read / work on MGP HW: 1. read Grendel ch 1-2 (p.5-29) with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following questions by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * compare to grading criteria
 * compare to grading criteria
 * Is the ending of Beowulf optimistic or pessimistic? Why?
 * read the first three pages of Grendel
 * What do we learn about Grendel?
 * What conflicts are introduced?
 * Why is Grendel angry?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?

Class 15 HW due: see above 1. DOL 15 2. Shared Inquiry Discussion - Grendel 3. Continue revising Multi-Genre Project, Genre #1 HW: 1. submit first final draft of Research Genre to Turnitin.com
 * review requirements
 * time to work

Class 16 HW due: submitted first final draft of Research Genre to Turnitin.com 1. DOL 16 2. 6-traits practice 3. Grendel HW: 1. Grendel ch 3-4 (p.30-56) with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following question(s) by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * review the traits
 * evaluate example papers
 * evaluate your own paper
 * further discussion if time
 * time to read
 * Why is Grendel angry?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?
 * What is the significance of the Shaper in //Grendel//?
 * Why does Grendel 'declare war' on men?

Class 17 HW due: see above 1. DOL 17 2. 6-traits continued - evaluate your own paper - Genre #1 3. Grendel 4. MGP HW: 1. Genre #2 proposal and outline posted to MGP wiki 2. G Block Only:
 * make sure to provide rationale
 * brief meeting in lit. circles
 * listen to a key passage: 51-56
 * continue whole class discussion (participation grade)
 * work on Genre #2 proposal and outline
 * write a one paragraph proposal, explaining your idea (post this below Genre #1)
 * indicate the genre of your proposal
 * bullet point outline acceptable
 * here are some genre ideas: [|Here is a partial list of genres....doc]
 * also - look at the examples on the Multi-Genre Writing Project page for a few ideas
 * using the 6-traits rubric, evaluate your Genre #1
 * include at least two reasons for each score (use language from the 6-traits rubric)

Class 18 HW due: see above 1. DOL 18 2. Time to work 3. Grendel HW: 1. Grendel ch 5-6 (p.57-90) with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following question(s) by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions: 3. Beowulf podcast and translation - 'final draft' 1. Beowulf podcast and translation - 'final draft'
 * Genre #2 (further planning, writing, etc.)
 * chance to ask final questions about Beowulf podcast and translation
 * listen to a key passage: 51-56
 * continue whole class discussion (participation grade)
 * D Block:**
 * What does Grendel learn from the Dragon?
 * Why does Grendel refuse to kill Unferth?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?
 * G Block:** (because of Chusok Vacation)

Class 19 HW due: see above 1. DOL 19 2. Grendel Quiz (D block only) 3. G Block only: Grendel ch 5-6 (p.57-90) with 10 post-its; Prepare to discuss the following question(s) by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions: 4. Grendel discussion 5. Time to work on Genre #2 RD HW:
 * What does Grendel learn from the Dragon?
 * Why does Grendel refuse to kill Unferth?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?
 * What does Grendel learn from the Dragon?
 * Why does Grendel refuse to kill Unferth?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?
 * D Block**: none due to Chusok Vacation
 * G Block**: rough draft of Genre #2 (250+words)

Class 20 HW due: see above 1. DOL 20 2. Genre #2 3. Grendel HW: 1. Grendel ch 7-8 (p.91-124) with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following question(s) by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * review requirements
 * time to work
 * consultations with Mr. Stephens
 * brief discussion
 * Why is Grendel fascinated with Wealthow?
 * What understanding of leaders and government is presented in chapter eight?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?

Class 21 HW due: see above 1. DOL 21 2. review ch 5,6 quiz 3. Shared Inquiry Discussion 4. Time to work on Genre #2 HW: 1. Genre #2 complete rough draft (500 words min.) posted on wiki
 * fill out pre-discussion sheet
 * discussion
 * post-discussion sheet

Class 22 HW due: Genre #2 complete rough draft posted on wiki 1. DOL 22 2. D block complete Grendel reflection 3. Continued 6-traits practice 4. Peer revising Genre #2 3. Grendel HW: 1. Grendel ch 9-10 (p.125-150) with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following question(s) by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * review the traits
 * evaluate example papers
 * groups of three
 * further discussion if time
 * time to read
 * How does Ork's vision of the world differ from the Dragon's?
 * What is the "scent of the dragon"?
 * What does Grendel believe? Why?

Class 23 HW due: see above 1. DOL Quiz 2. Grendel 3. Multi-Genre Project HW: 1. Genre #3 outline/storyboard posted to wiki - essentially, what is your plan for Genre #3?
 * use reflection sheet from the previous discussion (D block)
 * discuss ch 9-10
 * post-discussion reflection
 * What have found most interesting about Grendel?
 * continue revising Genre #2 or begin work on Genre #3

Class 24 HW due: see above 1. review DOL quiz (G block discuss Grendel ch 9,10) 2. Revising hints - check your Genre #2 for the following: 3. MGP work time HW: 1. Grendel ch 11-12 (p.151-174) with 10 post-its 2. Prepare to discuss the following question(s) by finding textual support as you read. You may focus some of your Post-its on the questions:
 * Show, don't tell. Use concrete and specific language. The 747, not the airplane.
 * find one detail and make it more specific and interesting
 * Use vivid verbs. He staggered, not he walked.
 * find one regular verb and make it vivid
 * Avoid overused words that carry little meaning such as good, something, a lot, very, and stuff . Replace the overused words with more precise words: not "a lot of books," but "14 books"; not "a little bit of resistance," but "minimal resistance."
 * find one instance of overused words and replace with precise words
 * complete revising Genre #2
 * work on Genre #3
 * consult
 * Why is Grendel excited by the arrival of Beowulf?
 * What does Grendel learn from his encounter with Beowulf?
 * What does Grendel believe by the end of the novel? Why?

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