Monday, October 15, 2018
Today we will review Beowulf vocabulary part 1.  You will write 10 sentences. 

Name__________________

Number_________________

Vocabulary for Beowulf Part 1

Due Tuesday: Look up definitions at ldoceonline.com Due Wednesday: Finish the Show Me You Know Sentences.

1 = I have never heard of it.  2 = I kind of know what it means.  3 = I know it. 4 = I could teach it to the class.

	Before	After	Part of speech and definition  (Due Tuesday)
fen
sentinel/ sentry
vengeance
tribute			#3
conscience
inquisitive
cultivate			#3
indomitable
stifle			#3
uncouth
culprit
unwavering

Possible sentence frames:

The sentry outside the _________ was _____________.

I swore vengeance on __________ after ____________.

When I was ______________, my conscience was telling me __________.

My little sister is inquisitive about ___________ and always _____________.

It is important to me to cultivate my __________ skill/ability, so I _____________.

My ________has an indomitable spirit because s/he _____________.

When _______________, my breathing was stifled.

___________ is uncouth because he always ____________.

The police were looking for the culprit who _____________.

My faith in ___________ is unwavering because _________.

OR

My love for ____________ is unwavering because _________.

Quizlet link for practice.
Next, we will read Beowulf chapter 2 "A Hall Full of Blood", answer the comprehension questions, and complete a left-side activity.
Anything not completed in class is homework.

Friday, October 12, 2018
First, we will review the figurative language definitions and examples.
Then, you will look up the definitions for part one of Beowulf. 

Name__________________

Number_________________

Vocabulary for Beowulf Part 1

Due Tuesday: Look up definitions at ldoceonline.com Due Wednesday: Finish the Show Me You Know Sentences.

1 = I have never heard of it.  2 = I kind of know what it means.  3 = I know it. 4 = I could teach it to the class.

	Before	After	Part of speech and definition  (Due Tuesday)
fen
sentinel/ sentry
vengeance
tribute			#3
conscience
inquisitive
cultivate			#3
indomitable
stifle			#3
uncouth
culprit
unwavering

When done with definitions, you can practice at Quizlet (link). Today we begin Beowulf.  While reading chapter 1, we locate the figurative language.  After completing the chapter, we will complete a left-side activity

Thursday, October 11, 2018
Today we will take a grammar diagnostic test on quill.org
Then you will look up definitions at ldeoconline.com

Name___________________

Number_________________

Figurative language vocabulary

Look up definitions at ldoceonline.com  Find examples of each type of literary device.

1 = I have never heard of it.  2 = I kind of know what it means.  3 = I know it. 4 = I could teach it to the class.

	Before	After	Definition
alliteration
assonance
cliché
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
pun
simile

When you're done with definitions, go online and find three examples of each type of figurative language. If you don't finish the definitions or the examples, it is homework. After that, go to quizlet.com (link) and practice.
Today we will go to the library and check out our new book: Beowulf!

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
During 4th period, we will brainstorm possible conflicts for our story.  
Possible conflicts:

• You are a slave who has broken a dish.  You are awaiting the return of your master.
• You are a soldier who has one year left of service, but you must go into battle.
• A young girl who doesn't want to be married and is contemplating suicide.
• A wealthy, young girl breaks a dish in her and blames a slave.
• A young girl who doesn't want to be married and wants to run away.
• A soldier who has lost a battle and must return to bury the bodies of his friends.

We will also practice dialogue conventions at quill.com
In 5th period, you will write a narrative in ancient Rome. When you are done, proofread your story and submit it in Google Classroom.
   FORMAL WRITING #2

Rome Story

Prompt:  You will write a brief piece of historical fiction where you describe a conflict in the life of an ordinary Roman.  Using the sources (below) as well as your knowledge of Rome, your writing should be historically accurate and demonstrate your ability to use dialogue and descriptive detail to move the plot forward.  

Sources:

Teenage Life: (Lucius Popidius Secundus) https://youtu.be/juWYhMoDTN0  

Young Girl: (Domitia III)  https://youtu.be/RQMgLxVxsrw  

Soldier: (Servius Felix) https://youtu.be/P5e7cl19Ha0

You will have one class period to write this narrative.  Write in a way that shows all that you know about narrative writing. When you begin, think about how you want to organize your writing.

A successful narrative includes:

• An effective opening and closing
• Well-developed characters
• A consistent point-of-view
• Elaboration to help readers picture your story
• Sensory details and narrative style choices
• Effective narrative techniques (dialogue, plot devices, etc….)
• Capitals, end marks, and other appropriate conventions

Your essay will be scored using the following criteria:

1. Purpose and Organization:

Is the main idea clearly communicated? Is the essay clearly focused? How well did your ideas thoughtfully flow from beginning to end using effective transitions? How effective was your introduction and your conclusion?

2. Elaboration/Evidence:

How well did you integrate relevant and specific information from the sources? How well did you elaborate your ideas? How well did you clearly state ideas using precise language that is appropriate for your audience and purpose?

3. Conventions:

How well did you follow the rules of grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling?

Tuesday, October 9, 2018
First, we will watch the videos "Four sisters in Ancient Rome", "A Glimpse of the Teenage Life of Ancient Rome", and "A Day in the life of a Roman soldier"
While we are watching, you will take notes on aspects that could be integrated in your narrative on Ancient Rome. Further, we will be talking about what things or ideas cannot be in our stories (because they are modern).  Finally, on the back, we will brainstorm our main character and possible conflicts.
In addition, we will be playing two games on Kahoot to test your knowledge of dialogue conventions.

Monday, October 8, 2018
Remember, you have until Wednesday, October 10 to get 30 points on Reading Counts.
We will visit stations to learn about "Daily Life in the Roman Empire". At each station you will read about the aspect of daily life. Then, you will choose the three most interesting or pertinent (important) details and write a complete sentence about each (begin with capital and end with a period). Then you will draw a simple picture that depicts an aspect of this part of daily life and write a caption for your illustration.
At each station:
1) Read the article.
2) Write the three most pertinent facts (complete sentences).
3) Draw a simple picture depicting an aspect of this part of daily life.
4) Write a caption for your illustration.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Today you will travel to seven different stations, learning about Rome and its geography, economy, achievements, social classes, religion, and government.
Then, you will have time to complete your narrative.