Honors British Literature 23-24-Period 3 Assignments

Read the following poem. You may follow along with the translation.

Complete the questions attached.

Read the following poem. You may follow along with the translation.

Complete the questions attached.

Read the following poem. You may follow along with the translation.

Complete the questions attached.

Read the following poems.
Complete the following worksheets.

Read the following poems.
Complete the following worksheets.

Read the following poems.
Complete the following worksheets.

Complete all of exercise 1 & 2.

Complete all of exercise 1 & 2.

Finish reading "A Modest Proposal" 
pgs 620-621.

Complete the attached sheet.

Finish reading "A Modest Proposal" 
pgs 620-621.

Complete the attached sheet.

Finish reading "A Modest Proposal" 
pgs 620-621.

Complete the attached sheet.

Finish reading "A Modest Proposal" 
pgs 620-621.

Complete the attached sheet.

Read pgs 516-519 and respond to the following questions in complete sentences, based on the reading:

1. How is the creation of Paradise Lost a particularly impressive feat because of Milton's personal health reasons?
2. Besides telling the story itself, what purpose does Milton have in mind in Paradise Lost?
3. List two main themes appearing in Paradise Lost. What do they mean?
4. How was John Milton's work, especially Paradise Lost, pertinent to and representative of the historical time period during which he lived in England?

5. In a paragraph (5 sentence), describe how John Milton's education allowed him to, first of all, be able to come into contact with the greatest works of literature and, secondly, to be able to contribute to his country with his official service as well as with his writings.

Read pgs 516-519 and respond to the following questions in complete sentences, based on the reading:

1. How is the creation of Paradise Lost a particularly impressive feat because of Milton's personal health reasons?
2. Besides telling the story itself, what purpose does Milton have in mind in Paradise Lost?
3. List two main themes appearing in Paradise Lost. What do they mean?
4. How was John Milton's work, especially Paradise Lost, pertinent to and representative of the historical time period during which he lived in England?

5. In a paragraph (5 sentence), describe how John Milton's education allowed him to, first of all, be able to come into contact with the greatest works of literature and, secondly, to be able to contribute to his country with his official service as well as with his writings.

Read pgs 516-519 and respond to the following questions in complete sentences, based on the reading:

1. How is the creation of Paradise Lost a particularly impressive feat because of Milton's personal health reasons?
2. Besides telling the story itself, what purpose does Milton have in mind in Paradise Lost?
3. List two main themes appearing in Paradise Lost. What do they mean?
4. How was John Milton's work, especially Paradise Lost, pertinent to and representative of the historical time period during which he lived in England?

5. In a paragraph (5 sentence), describe how John Milton's education allowed him to, first of all, be able to come into contact with the greatest works of literature and, secondly, to be able to contribute to his country with his official service as well as with his writings.

Read pgs 516-519 and respond to the following questions in complete sentences, based on the reading:

1. How is the creation of Paradise Lost a particularly impressive feat because of Milton's personal health reasons?
2. Besides telling the story itself, what purpose does Milton have in mind in Paradise Lost?
3. List two main themes appearing in Paradise Lost. What do they mean?
4. How was John Milton's work, especially Paradise Lost, pertinent to and representative of the historical time period during which he lived in England?

5. In a paragraph (5 sentence), describe how John Milton's education allowed him to, first of all, be able to come into contact with the greatest works of literature and, secondly, to be able to contribute to his country with his official service as well as with his writings.

Review all exercises and .pdf's regarding phrases.

Review all exercises and .pdf's regarding phrases.

Read pgs 604-605, 617-619.
Answer the following questions based on your reading:
1. Which literary devices are used by Swift in the essay read? How do you think satire allows for better expression in an essay and in general?
2. Explain how Swift managed difficulties in his personal and professional life and adapted in order to become a successful writer. Include at least two events/aspects from his life/career. 
3. How do you think Swift's background influenced his career and led him to creating satirical writings?
4. What does the author say is his purpose for writing this essay? How do you think he will go about achieving this purpose?
5. Basing yourself on the information read, what conjecture can you make about how the text would be received by its target audience?

Read pgs 604-605, 617-619.
Answer the following questions based on your reading:
1. Which literary devices are used by Swift in the essay read? How do you think satire allows for better expression in an essay and in general?
2. Explain how Swift managed difficulties in his personal and professional life and adapted in order to become a successful writer. Include at least two events/aspects from his life/career. 
3. How do you think Swift's background influenced his career and led him to creating satirical writings?
4. What does the author say is his purpose for writing this essay? How do you think he will go about achieving this purpose?
5. Basing yourself on the information read, what conjecture can you make about how the text would be received by its target audience?

Read pgs 604-605, 617-619.
Answer the following questions based on your reading:
1. Which literary devices are used by Swift in the essay read? How do you think satire allows for better expression in an essay and in general?
2. Explain how Swift managed difficulties in his personal and professional life and adapted in order to become a successful writer. Include at least two events/aspects from his life/career. 
3. How do you think Swift's background influenced his career and led him to creating satirical writings?
4. What does the author say is his purpose for writing this essay? How do you think he will go about achieving this purpose?
5. Basing yourself on the information read, what conjecture can you make about how the text would be received by its target audience?

Read pgs 604-605, 617-619.
Answer the following questions based on your reading:
1. Which literary devices are used by Swift in the essay read? How do you think satire allows for better expression in an essay and in general?
2. Explain how Swift managed difficulties in his personal and professional life and adapted in order to become a successful writer. Include at least two events/aspects from his life/career. 
3. How do you think Swift's background influenced his career and led him to creating satirical writings?
4. What does the author say is his purpose for writing this essay? How do you think he will go about achieving this purpose?
5. Basing yourself on the information read, what conjecture can you make about how the text would be received by its target audience?

Read pgs 530-534.
Respond completely to questions 5-7 on pg 534.
Answer questions 3, 6-8. on pg 536.

Read pgs 530-534.
Respond completely to questions 5-7 on pg 534.
Answer questions 3, 6-8. on pg 536.

Read pgs 524-529.
Respond completely to questions 1-3 on pg 534.

Read pgs 524-529.
Respond completely to questions 1-3 on pg 534.

Read pgs 524-529.
Respond completely to questions 1-3 on pg 534.

Read pgs 524-529.
Respond completely to questions 1-3 on pg 534.

After reading the excerpt attached, respond to: 
Critical Reading questions 1-4 both a & b, where applicable (pg 595). *Cite textual evidence to support your responses.
In two paragraphs (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.

After reading the excerpt attached, respond to: 
Critical Reading questions 1-4 both a & b, where applicable (pg 595). *Cite textual evidence to support your responses.
In two paragraphs (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.

After reading the excerpt attached, respond to: 
Critical Reading questions 1-4 both a & b, where applicable (pg 595). *Cite textual evidence to support your responses.
In two paragraphs (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.

After reading the excerpt attached, respond to:
Critical Reading questions 1-4 both a & b, where applicable (pg 595). *Cite textual evidence to support your responses.
In two paragraphs (5 sentence minimum), explain what the quote "for here was no difference made, but poor and rich went together." Keep in mind the context in which it is written and how this can be applied universally in history. Refer to the value of material things, success and accolades when confronted with the reality of death.

Complete the following:

Review exercise A: a-e.
Exercise 5: 1-4
Exercise 6: 6-10
Review Exercise B: ALL

Complete the following:

Review exercise A: a-e.
Exercise 5: 1-4
Exercise 6: 6-10
Review Exercise B: ALL

Complete the following:

Review exercise A: a-e.
Exercise 5: 1-4
Exercise 6: 6-10
Review Exercise B: ALL

Complete the following:

Review exercise A: a-e.
Exercise 5: 1-4
Exercise 6: 6-10
Review Exercise B: ALL

I. Answer the following with a complete paragraph (5 sentences minimum) for each response.
1. The 17th/18th century saw problems between the Protestants, Catholics, and Puritans. List three events/monarchs from those seen in the presentation which facilitated or promoted these problems, including how this was so.
2. Supposing you lived during these centuries, which proposals would you have in order to resolve these problems, instead of making them graver (include at least two)?

II. Respond to the following as requested.
3. Image yourself to be living during the Great Plague of London. Including details from the presentation and from your own knowledge, describe your experience in a short narrative style (2 paragraphs).
4. The next story we will read is called “Journal of the Plague Year”. Make 3 predictions of what the story will be like based on its title.

Read the story attached. 
Complete the following:

1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2.  Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?

Read the story attached.
Complete the following:

1. Name 2 crimes committed by Flambeau before he "suddenly ceased keeping the world in a turmoil."
2. Which analogy does Chesterton use to express the "one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover"?
3. Who had "had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling;... eyes as empty as the North Sea"?
4. Who expresses the following phrase: “The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.” What example is given of this at the restaurant? Which is given at the fruit shop? Which is given by the broken window?
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
5. Why couldn't Fr Brown give Flambeau the parcel?
6. What allowed Fr Brown to know that Flambeau was not a priest?

Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-10)
3 (#1-10)

Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-10)
3 (#1-10)

Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-10)
3 (#1-10)

Complete exercises:
1 (#1-5)
2 (#1-10)
3 (#1-10)

Complete the following exercises based on the discussion in class. Refer back to the text as necessary.
Exercise 2: #1-5
Exercise 3: #1-5
Posttest 2: #1-25

Complete the following exercises based on the discussion in class. Refer back to the text as necessary.
Exercise 2: #1-5
Exercise 3: #1-5
Posttest 2: #1-25

Complete the following exercises based on the discussion in class. Refer back to the text as necessary.
Exercise 2: #1-5
Exercise 3: #1-5
Posttest 2: #1-25

1. Answer in complete sentences.
Name one influence of Jules Verne for his incorporation of scientific facts into his novels.
What does Verne say is the purpose of his writing?
Explain Verne's representation of time periods at "the Center of the Earth."
2. Write a well-thought out summary (6 sentence minimum) of the plot of Journey to the Center of the Earth.

3. Create two quality questions that could be asked at "Read the Book, See the Movie."
N.B. Extra credit to be given for quality questions asked at "Read the Book, See the Movie."

A. Develop a "notebook" presentation which:
Sums up each of the 10 characters of And Then There Were None including(7pts)
          -Who invited the character to soldier island?
          -Which suspicious behaviors/words did the character exhibit/say?
          -What is the character being accused of?
          -What does the character have to say about himself/herself?
          -What does the character admit to with regard to the crime?
          -What happens to the character in the novel?

Three of those characters must be analyzed in detail according to culpability: (15pts)
          -1. Which character do you think does not deserve to be on the island? (Who is not actually responsible for a death?)
          -2. Which character may have committed the most egregious crime? (Who is the most responsible?)
          -3. Which character is UNO? Is this character one of the ten on the island? Is this character responsible for the deaths on the island?

Your presentation should be creative and include high school appropriate set up and effects. (3pts)
Present your group's findings to the class. (5pts)
N.B. Each student in the group should assume responsibility of the detailed analysis of one character. The rest of the characters should be summarized by all.

B. Respond to one of the following prompts in three well-developed paragraphs: (10pts)

  The characters in And Then There Were None are examples of stock characters—these are flat, static stereotypes we recognize because we’ve seen them in other fictional works. Explain how one of the characters from the novel
serves as example of a specific stock character type. Use passages from the text to support your claims; you may also find it
useful to compare your character to another fictional character that exhibits similar stock character qualities.
  Judge Wargrave has a long history of considering crime and those who commit crime. He also calls himself “a man with a
strong sense of justice.” As result, he seems to feel that he has the expertise and right to single-handedly identify and punish
those who have committed crime but have escaped conviction by law. Do you think that any man or woman has the knowledge and the right to single-handedly deal out punishment to others? If so, when is it appropriate for him or her to do so? If
not, why not? Is any one above the law?
  A number of the guests on Soldier Island appear to be recognized, upstanding members of society who contribute positively
to their communities. Can a person’s acts of service to others erase a poor decision he or she has made in the past? If so, why,
when, and how? If not, why not?  
*Besides presenting the "notebook", please submit the presentation & the prompt response separately through turnitin.com. Credit will only be given for the projects submitted through Turnitin.

A. Develop a "notebook" presentation which:
Sums up each of the 10 characters of And Then There Were None including(7pts)
          -Who invited the character to soldier island?
          -Which suspicious behaviors/words did the character exhibit/say?
          -What is the character being accused of?
          -What does the character have to say about himself/herself?
          -What does the character admit to with regard to the crime?
          -What happens to the character in the novel?

Three of those characters must be analyzed in detail according to culpability: (15pts)
          -1. Which character do you think does not deserve to be on the island? (Who is not actually responsible for a death?)
          -2. Which character may have committed the most egregious crime? (Who is the most responsible?)
          -3. Which character is UNO? Is this character one of the ten on the island? Is this character responsible for the deaths on the island?

Your presentation should be creative and include high school appropriate set up and effects. (3pts)
Present your group's findings to the class. (5pts)
N.B. Each student in the group should assume responsibility of the detailed analysis of one character. The rest of the characters should be summarized by all.

B. Respond to one of the following prompts in three well-developed paragraphs: (10pts)

  The characters in And Then There Were None are examples of stock characters—these are flat, static stereotypes we recognize because we’ve seen them in other fictional works. Explain how one of the characters from the novel
serves as example of a specific stock character type. Use passages from the text to support your claims; you may also find it
useful to compare your character to another fictional character that exhibits similar stock character qualities.
  Judge Wargrave has a long history of considering crime and those who commit crime. He also calls himself “a man with a
strong sense of justice.” As result, he seems to feel that he has the expertise and right to single-handedly identify and punish
those who have committed crime but have escaped conviction by law. Do you think that any man or woman has the knowledge and the right to single-handedly deal out punishment to others? If so, when is it appropriate for him or her to do so? If
not, why not? Is any one above the law?
  A number of the guests on Soldier Island appear to be recognized, upstanding members of society who contribute positively
to their communities. Can a person’s acts of service to others erase a poor decision he or she has made in the past? If so, why,
when, and how? If not, why not?  
*Besides presenting the "notebook", please submit the presentation & the prompt response separately through turnitin.com. Credit will only be given for the projects submitted through Turnitin.

Complete Exercises:
-6: #1-5
-9: #1-5
-Ch 1Review: All

Be sure to check your work before submitting. You can only take the quiz once.

Be sure to check your work before submitting. You can only take the quiz once.

Follow the slides attached together with your partner.
Please fill out the attached doc.
Go to the assigned quiz and complete the questions.

Follow the slides attached together with your partner.
Please fill out the attached doc.
Go to the assigned quiz and complete the questions.

Complete all of the exercises and writing application (5 sentences).

Complete all of the exercises and writing application (5 sentences).

Complete all of the exercises and writing application (5 sentences).

Read the .pdf document.
Complete Exercises 3 & 4, referring to the text as necessary.

Read the .pdf document.
Complete Exercises 3 & 4, referring to the text as necessary.

Please find the definition of the following vocabulary:

1. abate        
2. dispassionate        
3. fraught           
4. indignation    
5. iniquitous        
6. impudent           
7. laconic            
8. lithe
9. methodic        
10. perjury            
11. reconnaissance        
12. shrewd
13. succinctly        
14. surreptitious        
15. tenacious               
16. verisimilitude


*Be sure to know the part of speech and so how to use the word in a sentence. Some words may have more than one meaning.

QUIZ 02/13

Please find the definition of the following vocabulary:

1. abate        
2. dispassionate        
3. fraught           
4. indignation    
5. iniquitous        
6. impudent           
7. laconic            
8. lithe
9. methodic        
10. perjury            
11. reconnaissance        
12. shrewd
13. succinctly        
14. surreptitious        
15. tenacious               
16. verisimilitude


*Be sure to know the part of speech and so how to use the word in a sentence. Some words may have more than one meaning.

QUIZ 02/13

Please find the definition of the following vocabulary:

1. abate        
2. dispassionate        
3. fraught           
4. indignation    
5. iniquitous        
6. impudent           
7. laconic            
8. lithe
9. methodic        
10. perjury            
11. reconnaissance        
12. shrewd
13. succinctly        
14. surreptitious        
15. tenacious               
16. verisimilitude


*Be sure to know the part of speech and so how to use the word in a sentence. Some words may have more than one meaning.

QUIZ 02/13

Read the .pdf document.
Complete 1-10, referring to the text as necessary. 

Read the .pdf document.
Complete 1-10, referring to the text as necessary. 

-Please submit the final version of your essay through turnitin.com
-Submit the copies of your essay planning packet in person.

-Please submit the final version of your essay through turnitin.com
-Submit the copies of your essay planning packet in person.

-Please submit the final version of your essay through turnitin.com
-Submit the copies of your essay planning packet in person.

1. List five important details about Anton Chekhov (Read pg. 1012) 
2. Read "An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov on pg. 1013-1020 
3. Answer #1-3 on pg. 1020

1. List five important details about Anton Chekhov (Read pg. 1012) 
2. Read "An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov on pg. 1013-1020 
3. Answer #1-3 on pg. 1020

1. Read "Don Juan" pg. 861-863 
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863 
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268 
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268

1. Read "Don Juan" pg. 861-863 
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863 
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268 
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268

1. Read "Don Juan" pg. 861-863 
2. Answer #1-5 pg. 863 
3. Read "A Shocking Accident" pg. 1262-1268 
4. Answer #1-4 pg. 1268

1. Read "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens on pages 996-1004. 
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004. 
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?

1. Read "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens on pages 996-1004. 
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004. 
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?

1. Read "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens on pages 996-1004. 
2. Answer #1-3 on page 1004. 
3. How does this story reflect society today? Which parallels can be drawn?
4. In this more “scientific” age, why do people still continue to believe in ghosts and other superstitions?

1. Explain the following quote from Sophocles: “Numberless are the world’s wonders, but none / More wonderful than man.” Do you agree? Why or why not? (6-8 sentences)
2. Read "Oedipus the King" pg. 422-428
3. Answer #1-4 p. 428 (Attach Google Doc)

1. Explain the following quote from Sophocles: “Numberless are the world’s wonders, but none / More wonderful than man.” Do you agree? Why or why not? (6-8 sentences)
2. Read "Oedipus the King" pg. 422-428
3. Answer #1-4 p. 428 (Attach Google Doc)

Complete the grammar exercises and abstract noun writing assignment on loose leaf sheet of paper.

Complete the grammar exercises and abstract noun writing assignment on loose leaf sheet of paper.

Complete the grammar exercises and abstract noun writing assignment on loose leaf sheet of paper.

-Please read the following short story.
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:

A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate

-Please read the following short story.
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:

A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate

-Please read the following short story.
-Write a 6 sentence review of the short story including each of the following:

A brief summary
Particularly positive highlights
Points which could have been better
Conclude & rate
*This assignment must be submitted through https://www.turnitin.com/ in order for credit to be given. 

Answer the following questions based on the reading in class and on your own.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe the state of misery both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are in despite having achieved their goal.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give two specific examples of this, with a quote each to justify your reasoning.

Answer the following questions based on the reading in class and on your own.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe the state of misery both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are in despite having achieved their goal.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give two specific examples of this, with a quote each to justify your reasoning.

Answer the following questions based on the reading in class and on your own.
1. How does Macbeth manage to talk the two murderers into killing Banquo? I.e., how does he justify Banquo’s assassination?
2. Describe the state of misery both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are in despite having achieved their goal.
3. As Banquo is murdered, his son escapes. What is the significance of this?
4. Describe how the banquet results in a disaster for Macbeth? Give two specific examples of this, with a quote each to justify your reasoning.

Answer the following questions based on the reading & discussion of these sonnets.


1. Which is the overarching theme seen in both sonnet XII and sonnet LXXIII? Which secondary themes are included in the sonnets?
2. Name at least two images appearing in both sonnets. Use one quote from each sonnet to show the image being used. (total 4 quotes)
3. Explain the meaning of the following quote in sonnet XII"And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence/Save breed".
4. What does the following quote tell you about the temporal perspective of the author when writing sonnet LXIII: (5 sentences)
"In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire
That on the ashes of his youth doth lie,
As the death-bed whereon it must expire
Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by."

Answer the following questions based on the reading & discussion of these sonnets.


1. Which is the overarching theme seen in both sonnet XII and sonnet LXXIII? Which secondary themes are included in the sonnets?
2. Name at least two images appearing in both sonnets. Use one quote from each sonnet to show the image being used. (total 4 quotes)
3. Explain the meaning of the following quote in sonnet XII"And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence/Save breed".
4. What does the following quote tell you about the temporal perspective of the author when writing sonnet LXIII: (5 sentences)
"In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire
That on the ashes of his youth doth lie,
As the death-bed whereon it must expire
Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by."

Complete all parts of the sheet before the test.

Complete all parts of the sheet before the test.

Complete all parts of the sheet before the test.

Complete all parts of the sheet before the test.

Please read the following parts of the prologue and complete the worksheets assigned.

Please read the following parts of the prologue and complete the worksheets assigned.

Please read the following parts of the prologue and complete the worksheets assigned.

Please read the following parts of the prologue and complete the worksheets assigned.

Respond to each of the following by providing a complete answer in 5 sentences (min. for each question).

1. In lines 464-477, how does Sir Gawain react when he considers his own actions? What has Sir Gawain learned from his second encounter with the Green Knight?

2. Which three characteristics of Sir Gawain make him a good choice for a Medieval Romance knight hero? Which shortcomings show his human weakness? Show these characteristics with examples from the poem.

3. Using the example of Sir Gawain, explain whether it is more important to achieve goals or to learn from mistakes. (Please refer to the text)

4. You are retelling Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to an audience of fifth graders. To prepare, summarize the main idea or essential message you would stress and the relevant details you would include.

Respond to each of the following by providing a complete answer in 5 sentences (min. for each question).

1. In lines 464-477, how does Sir Gawain react when he considers his own actions? What has Sir Gawain learned from his second encounter with the Green Knight?

2. Which three characteristics of Sir Gawain make him a good choice for a Medieval Romance knight hero? Which shortcomings show his human weakness? Show these characteristics with examples from the poem.

3. Using the example of Sir Gawain, explain whether it is more important to achieve goals or to learn from mistakes. (Please refer to the text)

4. You are retelling Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to an audience of fifth graders. To prepare, summarize the main idea or essential message you would stress and the relevant details you would include.

Respond to each of the following by providing a complete answer in 5 sentences (min. for each question).

1. In lines 464-477, how does Sir Gawain react when he considers his own actions? What has Sir Gawain learned from his second encounter with the Green Knight?

2. Which three characteristics of Sir Gawain make him a good choice for a Medieval Romance knight hero? Which shortcomings show his human weakness? Show these characteristics with examples from the poem.

3. Using the example of Sir Gawain, explain whether it is more important to achieve goals or to learn from mistakes. (Please refer to the text)

4. You are retelling Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to an audience of fifth graders. To prepare, summarize the main idea or essential message you would stress and the relevant details you would include.

Read the following short story which illustrates the life of St George, patron saint of England, inspiration and prototype of Christian knighthood.

From the two anecdotes given, in a paragraph, explain two behaviors of chivalry (or exemplified by King Arthur) as illustrated in the story of St George.
Your response should be 8 sentences minimum.

*Refer back to your notes on the High Middle ages as necessary.

Read the following short story which illustrates the life of St George, patron saint of England, inspiration and prototype of Christian knighthood.

From the two anecdotes given, in a paragraph, explain two behaviors of chivalry (or exemplified by King Arthur) as illustrated in the story of St George.
Your response should be 8 sentences minimum.

*Refer back to your notes on the High Middle ages as necessary.

Develop a talk show interview or news program interview with Grendel’s mother and Beowulf that takes place immediately after the Battle between Beowulf and Grendel's Mother. Reveal reasons for her battle and relate each point of view. Present this interview to the class.

Develop a talk show interview or news program interview with Grendel’s mother and Beowulf that takes place immediately after the Battle between Beowulf and Grendel's Mother. Reveal reasons for her battle and relate each point of view. Present this interview to the class.

1. What does Beowulf's way of identifying himself suggest about the values of a warrior culture?
2. How do Beowulf's boasts of great deeds and his announcement of his plan establish him as a hero?
3. Which details from this description of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel add realism? Which details add epic grandness?

1. What does Beowulf's way of identifying himself suggest about the values of a warrior culture?
2. How do Beowulf's boasts of great deeds and his announcement of his plan establish him as a hero?
3. Which details from this description of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel add realism? Which details add epic grandness?

1. What does Beowulf's way of identifying himself suggest about the values of a warrior culture?
2. How do Beowulf's boasts of great deeds and his announcement of his plan establish him as a hero?
3. Which details from this description of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel add realism? Which details add epic grandness?

1. What does Beowulf's way of identifying himself suggest about the values of a warrior culture?
2. How do Beowulf's boasts of great deeds and his announcement of his plan establish him as a hero?
3. Which details from this description of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel add realism? Which details add epic grandness?

Answer the following questions in a complete manner:
1. What judgments can be made about this creature's relationship with society at the time? Give 2 examples of textual evidence.
2. How does the vision of evil portrayed in the poem relate (or not) to the Christian vision of evil? Give 2 examples of textual evidence.
3 How does Grendel's enmity toward Hrothgar's mead-hall affect the importance of Herot in Danish social circles and the solace it provides? Deduct from textual evidence.

Answer the following questions in a complete manner:
1. What judgments can be made about this creature's relationship with society at the time? Give 2 examples of textual evidence.
2. How does the vision of evil portrayed in the poem relate (or not) to the Christian vision of evil? Give 2 examples of textual evidence.
3 How does Grendel's enmity toward Hrothgar's mead-hall affect the importance of Herot in Danish social circles and the solace it provides? Deduct from textual evidence.

Answer the following from pg 25:
3. What is the seafarer's response to "harps", "rewards", "passion", and the other pleasures of life on the land (lines 44-47)? Judging from his response to these things, explain whether he is more attached to life on land than he is to life at sea.
4. What does the speaker mean when he says in lines 58-61, "And yet my heart wanders away,/ My soul roams with the sea,.../.../...returning ravenous with desire,..."? Is the speaker fully at home on land, on the sea, or on neither place? Explain.
6. Can people find a way of life in which they are fully happy, or, like the seafarer, will they always have longings for another place? Explain.

Select one of the following. Draft a short story based on the prompt.

1. You are walking out on the clifftop, and you see a fleet of Viking ships on the horizon. As you watch, you realize they are heading towards the coast. 
What do you do in order to protect yourself and those you live with?
What valuable items do you try to keep safe? How?
What effect does the Viking incursion have on yourself, your family, those around you?
What reactions do those around you have after the incursion?
2. 

It is the mid-800s, and groups from Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) are launching
attacks and creating havoc throughout Europe in the hope of finding treasure and a new
home. You, a young Viking trying to prove yourself, have been chosen to lead one of these
voyages.


Why were you chosen (traits, skills, family background, etc.)?


Where did you come from (country, rural/village, etc.)? 


Where do you go? (Name and describe a specific place)
What and who do you see? (Give specific peoples, ways of speaking and items you acquire)

To be completed in class at the end of the documentary.

Complete the following.

Create Google Slides (share for collaboration and possible feedback).
Incorporate points from guidelines in your slides (include relevant supporting images, links, citations...).
Download slides as .pdf
Submit to turnitin.com
Present on the appointed date

Brief response.1. Which characteristics of the characters are best represented in the 1963 version of the film? Which should be better portrayed?
2. How well does the music/sounds give a sense of the scenes being played out?
3. Does the setting/location and faithfulness to the storyline create an engaging movie?
4. How do the costumes/props convey the themes of the novel?
5. Do the scenes seen include all necessary information to understand the story in the book? Should any be modified, omitted or added to?

Completed in class.

Answer the following prompt in a paragraph form:

1. According to LOTF and William Golding, are humans inherently (naturally) good or evil? (consider the Beast, the boys actions, William Golding's experience in WWII, etc.)
-Use an examples from the novel to support your opinion.

2. Do you support Golding's vision and implications of his idea? 
-Provide arguments with examples and justify your position.

Completed in class.

Answer the following prompt in a paragraph form:

1. According to LOTF and William Golding, are humans inherently (naturally) good or evil? (consider the Beast, the boys actions, William Golding's experience in WWII, etc.)
-Use an examples from the novel to support your opinion.

2. Do you support Golding's vision and implications of his idea? 
-Provide arguments with examples and justify your position.

Complete on a loose leaf sheet of paper. Number each answer.

Submit your signed syllabus in class (last page of syllabus).

Submit both IN PERSON and to TURNITIN.COM