Standard+4.2

=Whole group, small group, and individual learning =

Lesson Plans: //Beowulf// Materials: “The Power of Myth” DVD Smartboard projector Copies of “The Power of Myth” viewing guide Copies of “torn letter” exercise Textbook

Objectives: SWBAT:  Procedures: After students finish the section they will be assigned the assignment/homework. Copies of the “torn letter” will be distributed and explained. Using the “Torn Letter” as a model, students will be asked to write a letter from one character in Beowulf to another. The letter must have: a) a salutation and a closing b) must be signed c) cannot change any of the existing words d) make as complete as possible, adding sentences where necessary 
 * 1) Collect information from “The Power of Myth.”
 * 2) Answer questions about “The Power of Myth.”
 * 3) Define hero according to Joseph Campbell.
 * 4) Summarize lines 623-774 from Beowulf.
 * 5) Express opinions based on his or her comprehension of silently reading “The Spoils” from Beowulf.
 * 6) Construct a “torn letter” from one character in Beowulf to another.
 * 1) Students will be seated and attendance taken.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Homework, including the Kennings worksheet, any thesis statements, Grendel’s mother journal entries will be collected.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Teacher will remind students that the test over Beowulf is next Tuesday. Teacher will explain that the test may be unlike others they have taken before. It is important that they come to class on Tuesday because the exam goes hand in hand with a DVD. If they are not present for the film version of the exam they will have to take an alternate exam. Teacher will ask students if there are any questions regarding that specific matter.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Teacher will let students know that the laptop carts will be in the classroom Thursday. This will be the last day that class time will be available to use the computers. They will be working on introduction paragraphs and any other research they still need to do. *Reminder: Typed works cited page is due Thursday at the beginning of class. No one is to be working on their works cited during the workshop time.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Teacher will pass out copies of “The Power of Myth” viewing guide to those students who didn’t get one on Tuesday. Teacher will ask, “Do you want me to start the film over from the beginning or just where we left off yesterday?”
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Begin the DVD. While monitoring the class, the teacher will decide if it is necessary to stop the DVD so that students can catch up on their writing. (A Block will probably not need this, but B Block probably will-they didn’t get to begin the DVD Tuesday and oftentimes need extra time on assignments.)
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After the part of the documentary that needs to be viewed is over, teacher will let students know that this will be a good tool to use for studying for the test. Teacher will let students know that the information from the viewing guide will be addressed more in terms of Beowulf after reading, but she will ask, “How do you think that what we saw in the documentary ties in with Beowulf?” Discuss.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students will open their books to line 623. They will be given the choice of reading by “rows” or “volunteers.”
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">As the class reads aloud, teacher will stop and clarify when necessary.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students will be asked to read “The Spoils” section silently. If they finish before the end of the period they may begin on the homework. They may discuss the assignment with a partner.

Assessments: Students will be formatively assessed based on their level of engagement during the DVD-heads down and sleeping will be recorded. The viewing guide will be turned in for points. Teacher will formatively assess students on their willingness to participate during the reading discussion. A short reading comprehension quiz over “The Spoils” will either be given at the end of the period, given time, or at the beginning of the period Thursday.

Homework: Works cited pages are due tomorrow. Students should be continuing their research and working on papers. Also, students should begin reviewing Beowulf up to this point as preparation for the exam.