February 2006

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Objectives:
1. Identify characteristics of one of the most famous of the Norse gods
2. Illustrate Yggdrasil
Activities:
1. Finish reading Bullfinch’s Chapter XXXVIII (pages 376-379) and Chapter XXXIX (pages 380-386)
2. Continue Ygdrassil illiustration
Homework:
1. Finish Ygdrassil illiustration (due 2/3)

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Objectives:
1. Identify important events in Norse mythology
2. Create a timeline for the Norse day of destruction
Activities:
1. Read Bullfinch’s Chapter XL; complete study questions
2. Create a timeline for Ragnarok
Homework:
1. Work on timeline for Ragnarock

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Objectives:
1. Identify characteristics of the Druids
2. Create a timeline for the Norse day of destruction
Activities:
1. Read Bullfinch’s Chapter XLI “Druids” (p. 395-402); complete study questions
2. Create a timeline for Ragnarok
Homework:
1. Finish timeline for Ragnarock (due 2/9)

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Objectives:
1. Gather background information on Beowulf
2. Identify and create kennings
3. Identify and describe the plot and main characters from Beowulf
Activities:
1. Take notes on Beowulf
2. Begin kenning handout
3. Begin reading Beowulf
Homework:
1. Complete Beowulf study questions

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Objectives:
1. Identify and describe the plot and main characters from Beowulf
2. Define terms from Beowulf
Activities:
1. Begin reading Beowulf
2. Complete Beowulf scramble
Homework:
1. Work on Beowulf scramble

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Objectives:
1. Identify and describe the plot and main characters from Beowulf
2. Define terms from Beowulf
Activities:
1. Continue reading Beowulf
2. Finish Beowulf scramble; begin Beowulf crossword
Homework:
1. Work on Beowulf crossword

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Objectives:
1. Identify and describe the plot and main characters from Beowulf
2. Define terms from Beowulf
3. Demonstrate comprehension of Norse and Beowulf myths
Activities:
1. Finish reading Beowulf; finish Beowulf questions
2. Finish Beowulf crossword
3. Review Norse mythology & Beowulf
Homework:
1. Review Norse/Beowulf myths

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Presidents' Day -
No School

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Objectives:
1. Demonstrate comprehension of Norse and Beowulf myths
2. Define terms from Beowulf
Activities:
1. Complete Norse/Beowulf Unit Test
2. Finish Beowulf crossword
Homework:
1. Finish essay

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Objectives:
1. Gather background information on Arthurian Legend
2. Gather background information on Le Motre d’Arthur
3. Describe characteristics of Merlin and Arthur
Activities:
1. View the movie on Camelot
2. Discuss the Arthurian legend and Thomas Malory (introduction to book)
3. Begin reading “The Tale of King Arthur — Merlin” (pgs 21-43); complete study questions
Homework:
1. Complete study questions

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Objectives:
1. Describe characteristics of Merlin and Arthur
2. Compare modern film adaptations to Malory’s description of the characters
Activities:
1. Finish reading “The Tale of King Arthur — Merlin” (pgs 21-43); complete study questions
2. Discuss characterization of Merlin and Arthur as presented in film
Homework:
1. Complete study questions