Beowulf+and+Anglo-Saxon+Poetry

The outline for the reading and writing that you will complete for the first part of unit one is available on this page. Click the link below: .

Anglo-Saxon Poetry Podcast & Powerpoint: The links below are for an informative podcast and the corresponding powerpoint created by Dr. Greg Martin for "Shakespodospheare." Both podcast and powerpoint contain essential information that will help you to better understand the context and key concepts of Anglo-Saxon poetry. After you have listened to the podcast and viewed the powerpoint, please respond to the discussion topic on this page. Also, feel free to post any additional questions or comments that you may have about our reading or discussion of Beowulf or the other Anglo-Saxon poems. You may also respond to your classmates' questions / comments.

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media type="file" key="Anglo-Saxon Poetry.m4a" * Reminders for the weekend 2/7 & 2/8: 1.Please make sure you listen to the podcast and view the powerpoint if you did not do so for Friday. Also, respond to the discussion questions linked to this page. 2. Read the 3rd part of Beowulf in the textbook (pages 52 to 60) 3. Be prepared to discuss the following ideas / themes: a. paganism vs. christianity - what can we learn about A-S beliefs and religion from Beowulf? b. Allegorical elements in Beowulf - what might the monsters and key battle settings represent? c. Is Beowulf the ideal hero? Is Beowulf the ideal king? 4. Quite a few of you missed Friday's class. If you were absent, you missed portions of a keynote presentation, discussion of the "Epic Hero Cycle," review of the elements of A-S poetry, and in class discussion of parts of the poem that you read in class while I was out. If you want more information or have specific questions about what you missed, please feel free to post questions / comment on the discussion link to this page. I will respond as promptly as I am able to! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! Mrs. Custer Monday 2/9/09 Please open the document using the link below. You will most likely need to do some basic research to find the answers to the questions listed on the document. Bring your responses to class tomorrow. We will finish our discussion of Beowulf and watch a few clips from the movie on Tuesday, and then we will move on to read several other Anglo-Saxon poetry selections. Have a great evening! - Mrs. Custer