Orange Day

College Prep

1. Beowulf
-we shared our "hero" paragraphs aloud as a class. They were a participation grade
-discussion/notes on hero conventions, stereotypes, and norms
-formal assignment of Beowulf paper...this is due TUESDAY!!
-graphic organizer worksheet/chart to work on in groups...charting the course of an epic hero story
-MAKE SURE YOU HAVE "THE DEATH OF BEOWULF" read for Tuesday. Expect a quiz???

Honors English

1. "In the Twilight"
-Guided response: How do inferences made in the story contribute to the conflict of man vs. self?
-discussion on inferences....characters we want to know more about
-integrate vocabulary words into writing response (this takes place of formal quiz)
-"In the Twilight" Points to Ponder study guide. We started going over this. We'll finish up on Tuedsay, but you are expected to KNOW the elements of this guide!

English 12
1. Beowulf
-notes given on section 1-"The battle with Grendel." Copy them from a friend if you missed class
-For Tuesday, make sure you read "The battle with Grendel's mom." You should have done this already! Also, (and you should have done this already too!) make sure you have your "hero" paragraph, as we'll be discussing them in class. This counts as a participation grade!