lesbrief 2/3 Beowulf

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

literature lesson Beowulf 2/3

aim:

- definition of 'epic'

- insight in the development, three phases, of the English Language

- speaking: recounting the story: who where what when why

- new words: mead, devouring, pagan, thane, parley, councillor, fenland mere, fire worm, goblet, pyre

- challenge = assignment 1 - verplicht werk om in te leveren p.7 choose 18, 19 or 20

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Instruction

1. we are going to retell the story in our own words in about 1/2 minutes

2. we are going to look at the spelling of Old English versus Modern English (ex.5,6,7 p.4)

3. watch ONE scene from the film

4. challenge is homework - obligatory work!!

development of English

which three types of English have developed over the ages?

new words

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a discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of a truce or other matters. The word is derived from French parler, "to speak".

parley or parlay

To parlay is (1) to place a bet as part of a series of bets using cumulative winnings; (2) more simply, just to bet; or (3) to maneuver something of advantage to receive something else of much greater value. To parley is to have a discussion, especially one between enemies or opposing sides. Both words also have corresponding noun senses: a parlay is a bet, and a parley is a discussion.

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recount the story

in 1/2 minutes recount the story. Next week, I will listen to each of you separately as a speaking test (so!)

Evaluation

How did it go?

Homework

With a copy of p. 7 (also on SOM), you choose challenge 18,19 or 20 and hand it in next week. Also, you prepare a short speaking test for next week, recount the story of Beowulf in 1/2 minutes (in English)