How is existential theory conveyed by Gardner in Grendel? What is the historical relevance surrounding Shakespeare & Renaissance Literature?
Monday Mozart Inspire Write Grendel Thematic Talking Points- in class work day: HW: Writer Emulation Analysis: due tomorrow | Tuesday Reviewing Writer Homework Glasshouse Discussions - 10 minutes each HW: Reviewing theme: textbook pages 384-387 Begin Grendel quote analysis paper. Tanner: Essay analysis presentation: tomorrow! | Wednesday Tanner essay analysis Developing a theme statement; whole class model: good vs. evil Group theme statement work HW: Grendel quote analysis paper | Thursday Sub today. See below for the assignments due Monday. Tackle them in the order you wish. | Friday Anglo Saxon Exam Vocab Exam Work on weekend assignments |
This Week's Vocabulary: Test Friday
avocation, capricious, disparity, efficacy, epistle, hospice, impetus, moribund, reticent, vacillate
catharsis, deus ex machina, allegory, homily, didactic
catharsis, deus ex machina, allegory, homily, didactic
Writer Emulation Assignment
Study the first and last page of Grendel....then the first and last passage of Beowulf. Consider the overall tone of the writing...how does the grammatical structure, word choice, flow (or lack of), further develop the work? Annotate and write one paragraph discussing the writing structure for EACH work (two paragraphs, total)
Grendel Glasshouse Assignment:
Madelyn
& Mishaun--
Existentialism & Nihilism as represented by Grendel and the Dragon....
Hannah & Ashl & Alex--
Isolation vs. Community as represented in the novel
Amanda & Rachel & Tanner:
The power that words & art have to change perception--consider the Shaper.
Morgan & CAC--
Will vs. Fate; does Grendel control his actions...his fate...his identity?
& Mishaun--
Existentialism & Nihilism as represented by Grendel and the Dragon....
Hannah & Ashl & Alex--
Isolation vs. Community as represented in the novel
Amanda & Rachel & Tanner:
The power that words & art have to change perception--consider the Shaper.
Morgan & CAC--
Will vs. Fate; does Grendel control his actions...his fate...his identity?
Grendel Quote Analysis Assignment
We have discussed the importance of studying a writer...specifically reviewing how he or she develops in the craft in hopes of emulating this brilliance. Often, a writer can construct a single quote so powerful that it weighs heavy on your mind long after you completed the work. Choose one quote from "Grendel" that you feel encapsulates the essence of the novel. What makes it haunting and memorable? At least 1.5 pages, personal response...so no textual evidence needed.
Assignments: Thursday---Monday
Assignments for Thursday & Friday (all due Monday)
Study for Anglo Saxon exam
Complete group theme statement.
Complete Grendel quote analysis
Read through & annotate Shakespearean history packet
Read & take notes regarding "drama" for the following pages in the red book (on shelf)
835-837
856-857
879-933 (complete checklist for greek tragedy- sophocles)
934-938
Study for Anglo Saxon exam
Complete group theme statement.
Complete Grendel quote analysis
Read through & annotate Shakespearean history packet
Read & take notes regarding "drama" for the following pages in the red book (on shelf)
835-837
856-857
879-933 (complete checklist for greek tragedy- sophocles)
934-938