British Literature and Composition

First Quarter - Week 3

Monday, September 21 2009

• Reread "The Wanderer," pp. 20-25.
• In telling his missionaries "Do not destroy the pagan temples," Pope was encouraging them to integrate as much of the local culture as possible into the Christian religion. Consider how "The Wanderer," like "The Seafarer" was an effective conversion tool. Be attentive to the verse paragraphs. Just as with prose paragraph, verse paragraphs are indented and signal a change in topic. Check out "The Wanderer" and "The Wanderer" Worksheet.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

• Complete the Beowulf Worksheet "The Wrath of Grendel" and "The Coming of Beowulf."

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

• Prepare the exercises in  Vocabulary Workshop: Level G, Unit 1.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

• Complete the Beowulf Worksheet "The Battle with Grendel" and "The Monster's Lair."
• Complete the Beowulf Worksheet "The Battle with Grendel's Mother."
• Complete the balance of the Beowulf Worksheet.

Friday, September 25, 2009

• Teacher in-service day

NEXT WEEK:                                                                                                                                           

• Thursday, October 1, literature test on Anglo-Saxon background, "The Seafarer," and Beowulf. Study:
  • the Anglo-Saxon Background notes,
  • The Seafarer worksheet,
  • the Beowulf worksheet, and
  • class discussion/notes.