Monday, November 13

Writing an Introduction

Beowulf Eulogy

Write a character sketch of Beowulf in the form of a speech to be delivered at his funeral. Focus on three traits that make Beowulf an EPIC hero.

• 5 points introduction
• 5 points trait 1
• 5 points trait 2
• 5 points trait 3
• 5 points conclusion 

Test tomorrow -  See Study Guide questions on Thursday's Blog

• What are the secrets to Beowulf’s victory over Grendel’s Mother? 
• Describe Beowulf’s life after he returns home. List some practical examples that show his goodness and humility.   
• Describe life in the kingdom during Beowulf’s rule. What changes this? 
• How do Beowulf and Wiglaf destroy the Firedrake? Why does Beowulf tell Wiglaf not to tell the people the real story?
• State one of the principles or beliefs that Beowulf lived by and taught to others.  Explain.

Reading Counts Test by Wednesday

Kings and Popes

Complete at HOME (Homework)

KBAR and RL

Kings and Popes

Beowulf Test Tuesday

Medieval Test Friday
Europe Map Challenge Wednesday  Europe Map Challenge

Thursday, November 9

Happy Birthday Sami R.

Advisory Focus

AM Class 

Turn in permission slip for field trip.

Today is the last day to buy a dance ticket.

Ted Talk

Writing Prompt

Sample
After completing your writing prompt underline all transitions words.
Turn in to the guest teacher.

Vocabulary

Rate your knowledge of this week's list and turn it in.
Quizlet 

Quiz

Beowulf

Read and Complete to chapter 15.  We will complete a Eulogy next week.
Go back through your Beowulf folder.  
Complete any missed work.

• Is the work your best?  
• Do you have complete sentences?  
• Did you draw a fen around Hall Heorot?  
• Did you color?
• Is everything complete?  

Book Group (Thurs and Friday)
AM Class we will do book group Monday
PM Class should proceed as scheduled

Next Week

Beowulf Book Test
Middle Ages test
Europe Map Challenge

Wednesday, November 8

Writing Prompt

Sample

Vocabulary

Beowulf Part 2
Show Me You Know Sentence

Ways to show your knowledge

• Part of Speech
• A sentence 7 words or longer that uses the word correctly
• Synonym
• Antonym
• Draw a picture (not digital)

Map Quiz

Mediterranean

Next week Europe

Beowulf

Chapter 14 and 15

Study Guide questions

• What are the secrets to Beowulf’s victory over Grendel’s Mother? 
• Describe Beowulf’s life after he returns home. List some practical examples that show his goodness and humility.   (Study Guide)
• Describe life in the kingdom during Beowulf’s rule. What changes this? 
• How do Beowulf and Wiglaf destroy the Firedrake? Why does Beowulf tell Wiglaf not to tell the people the real story?

Complete at Home

Vocabulary

KBAR and RL

Tuesday, November 7

Writing Prompt

The Black Death

Beowulf

Read Chapter 12-14
Complete vocabulary

Feudal Europe

The Middle Ages in 3 Minutes (Ed Puzzle)

Ongoing Assignments

Mediterranean map test Wednesday Quizlet

Complete at Home

Vocabulary rate the before column and define three words

KBAR and RL

Book Group tomorrow

Medieval Test Monday

Monday, November 6

Writing Prompt

After completing your investigation, you will be asked to write an official briefing report that answers the following questions:

• What was the Black Death?
• What caused the Black Death to spread?
• What false beliefs did those at the time have about the disease?

You will be investigating in groups of 3 or 4.  When you arrive to an investigation station you will do the following:

• Read the article
• Answer the questions on the page thoroughly
• One person will summarize the exhibit
• Answer any probing or clarifying questions

Beowulf Vocabulary

List 2 is available in classroom

Quiz Thursday

Ongoing Assignments

Mediterranean map test Wednesday Quizlet

Complete at Home

Vocabulary rate the before column and define three words

KBAR and RL

Book Group tomorrow

Medieval Test Monday

Thursday, November 2

Writing Prompt

Pick your best WP from October and your best RL to be assessed.

Vocabulary Quiz

Turn in Beowulf Part I Vocabulary in classroom

Quizlet

Quiz

Start Beowulf Part II

Map Quiz 

2nd Attempt at Mediterranean Map

Europe Map see quizlet test will be November 15

Feudal Europe

Complete and turn in notes 

Be prepared to share

Beowulf

Chapter 10 - 12 complete assignments

Leave notebook to be graded

Book Group

Thursday and Friday

Complete at Home

KBAR
Notes
Feudal Europe Test next Thursday

Wednesday, November 1

Advisory Focus

Lions Roar
Dia de Los Muertos

Writing Prompt
12 minutes

Beowulf 

Test Review
Chapter 10-12
Reading Group

Feudal Europe

Feudalism and Manor Life notes in classroom
The Middle Ages in 3 Minutes (Ed Puzzle)

Ongoing Assignments

Vocabulary Beowulf Part I due tomorrow
Quiz tomorrow Vocabulary part I
Study Map retake Thursday Quizlet

Complete at Home

KBAR
Notes
Feudal Europe Test next Thursday