Transcript Monday 1-26 Unferth's Challenge

Journal
Think of the friends who are most like you and the
least like you. Who do you disagree with more?
Why do you think this is?
Foil
What is a Foil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gQ_ti1r4gU
Foil Examples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEG66-Lro7U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYaDY8Zo2Gg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT8wMBeVffk
Unferth’s Challenge– to be turned in
• In groups, read the excerpt.
– Be sure you understand what is taking place by writing a
summary of the passage.
– Create a chart to characterize Beowulf and to take note
on how Unferth’s character highlights Beowulf’s
attributes.
Beowulf
Unferth
Reading Comprehension Questions
(No need to turn in)
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How does the text say Unferth felt about Beowulf?
Who did Beowulf swim against? who won?
How many sea monsters did Beowulf kill?
What did Beowulf know about Unferth?
Beowulf challenges Brecca’s “fierceness” by saying
what?
6. What did Hrothgar promise Beowulf if he defeats
Grendel?
Homework—to be turned in
Considering how you see yourself, think of what your
foil would be like.
Write an interaction between you and your foil.
Be sure that your foil highlights your traits and
attributes.
*Must be at least half a page.
Closure
Define FOIL