The Middle Age: Civilization: Ancient Norse Fantasy Literature: Beowulf

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1 The Middle Age: Civilization: Ancient Norse Fantasy Literature: Beowulf

2 The Middle Ages (400 AD AD): A Summary Also known as the Medieval times, the Middle Ages this time period begins where the Classical Age ends, with the collapse of the Roman Empire in western Europe during the 400s AD and ends with the beginning of the Renaissance Period in the 1400s. This time period is characterized by... Often called the Dark Ages due to a lack of cultural and scientific output. Literature reflected elements of chivalry, codes of honor, and war. Lots of war. A time of war with holy crusades against the Muslim forces in Palestine and Barbarian invaders (Germanic peoples). Rise of the Scandinavian Norsemen (Vikings), the Holy Roman Empire (European Christianity), and Islam. A time of castles and fortresses. Middle Ages characteristics: Feudal System Was a political and military system Supported by a class system of kings, nobles, vassals and peasants. Middle Ages literature: Beowulf ( AD, Scandinavia) Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero, leaves home and comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes (Denmark), whose people and Great Hall are helpless under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, and Grendel's mother, he returns home and becomes king of his own people. Later, Beowulf defeats a dragon, but is fatally wounded in the battle. After his death, his warriors give him a traditional funeral pyre.

3 What are the Middle Ages? (capable reader option) READ: The Middle Ages: Introduction to the Middle Ages 1. First read article without stopping. 2. Next, read the questions attached to the article. Understand what information you are asked to identify. 3. Reread the article and highlight or underline the answers. 4. Use the highlighted text to help you answer the questions. Use the highlighted/ underlined information to answer the questions. Please use complete sentences when writing the short-answer responses. Always restate the question as a statement. Answer the question using examples from the text. Cite the source ( In paragraph 3 it says... )

4 What are the Middle Ages? (guided reader option) READ: The Middle Ages: Introduction to the Middle Ages (paragraph 1) Highlight why people refer to the Middle Ages as the Dark Ages. (paragraph 2) Underline who had real power over the land. (paragraph 3) Highlight the role played by the ruling class. Underline the role played by peasants (serfs). (paragraph 4) Highlight how the church helped Europe after the Roman Empire collapsed. (paragraph 5) Underling how life improved for people during the later Middle Ages. (paragraph 6) Highlight the great things that happened during the Middle Ages. Use the highlighted/ underlined information to answer the questions. Please use complete sentences when writing the short-answer responses. Always restate the question as a statement. Answer the question using examples from the text. Cite the source ( In paragraph 3 it says... )

5 What is the Middle Ages? (Teacher Assigned) Demonstrate what you have learned about the Middle Ages by completing 1 of the following 5: 1. Create a storyboard (comic) mini-poster. Use 4-5 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned. 2. Create a concept definition map. Use 4-5 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned. 3. Create a serious/humorous poster of Fun Facts We Never Knew About.... (see example) Use 7-10 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned. 4. Create poem. (Use the template to help you.) 5. Write a RACE paragraph. Use 3 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned.

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7 Poem: (template) Line: name of the topic [some aspect of Medieval life, like knighthood] Line: a noun (person, place, thing) that relates to that topic [example: pages] Line: 2-3 characteristics (adjectives/nouns) that relate to the noun [example: leave home at 7; learned chivalry; trained in small weapons] Line: a 2nd noun that relates to the topic Line: 2-3 characteristics that relate to the 2nd noun Line: a third noun that relates to the topic Line: 2-3 characteristics that relate to the 3rd noun Line: name of the topic Write a poem that describes life in Medieval times. To find information needed for the poem, use highlighted and underlined text from the reading assignments, including answers from the multiple choice and short answer responses.

8 A Day in the Life of a Medieval Citizen (option a) Read: The Middle Ages: Medieval Castles Highlight the truth about Medieval castles. (paragraph 1) Underline the role castles played as fortresses. (paragraph 2) Highlight the difficulties of castle life. (paragraph 3) Underline the benefits of castle life. (paragraph 4) Use the highlighted/ underlined information to answer the questions. Please use complete sentences when writing the short-answer responses. Always restate the question as a statement. Answer the question using examples from the text. Cite the source ( In paragraph 3 it says... )

9 A Day in the Life of a Medieval Citizen (option b) Read: The Middle Ages: Feudalism in the Middle Ages (paragraph 1) Highlight the definition of feudalism. (paragraph 1) Underline the problem with the government in western Europe. (paragraph 1) Highlight how feudalism helped people in the Middle Ages. Use the highlighted/ underlined information to answer the questions. Please use complete sentences when writing the short-answer responses. Always restate the question as a statement. Answer the question using examples from the text. Cite the source ( In paragraph 3 it says... )

10 A Day in the Life of a Medieval Citizen (teacher assigned) Read: The Middle Ages: The Knighthood (paragraph 1) Highlight the definition of a knight. (paragraph 2) Underline the first phase of becoming a knight. Highlight the meaning of chivalry. (paragraph 3) Underline the 2nd phase of becoming a knight. Highlight how the squire became a knight. Use the highlighted/ underlined information to answer the questions. Please use complete sentences when writing the short-answer responses. Always restate the question as a statement. Answer the question using examples from the text. Cite the source ( In paragraph 3 it says... )

11 What was life like in Medieval times? (Teacher Assigned) Demonstrate what you have learned about life in Medieval times by completing 1 of the following 5 (Do NOT use an activity previously used for this station): 1. Create a storyboard (comic) mini-poster. Use 4-5 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned. 2. Create a concept definition map. Use 4-5 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned. 3. Create a serious/humorous poster of Fun Facts We Never Knew About.... (see example) Use 7-10 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned. 4. Create poem. (Use the template to help you.) 5. Write a RACE paragraph. Use 3 important examples from the reading to explain what you have learned.

12 Story: Beowulf (capable reader option) -1- Highlight the purpose of Heorot Hall. Underline why Grendel attacks Heorot Hall and Hrothgar s men. Highlight why Beowulf wants to fight Grendel. Underline what happens when Beowulf and his men land on the Danish coast. Highlight why Hrothgar agrees to see Beowulf and his men. Underline what Beowulf formally boasts to do before Hrothgar and his men. Highlight descriptions of Heorot Hall. Underline physical and emotional descriptions of Grendel. -2- Highlight Grendel s first attack. Draw a box around the lines that describe Beowulf s first attack on Grendel. Underline the damage or sounds of damage to Heorot Hall as Beowulf and Grendel wrestle. Highlight Grendel s fear. Underline what Beowulf remembers that pushes him to fight even harder. Highlight the wounds that are inflicted on Grendel. Underline Grendel s fate.

13 Story: Beowulf (guided reader option) -1- Describe King Hrothgar. Why was Heorot Hall built in his honor? (paragraph 3) Who was Grendel? Why did he attack Heorot Hall? (paragraph 3) Describe his attacks and the effect it had on the Danes. (paragraph 4, 5 & 6) -2- Why does Beowulf and his men sail across the sea to Heorot Hall? (paragraph 7 & 9) Why does the watchman of the coast question Beowulf? (paragraph 8) Why does Hrothgar agree to see and listen to Beowulf and his men? (paragraph 10) Describe how Beowulf will fight Grendel. What are they to do. Why does Unferth, a Dane, challenge Beowulf, a Geat? What is Beowulf s answer? (paragraph 13 & 14) What does Hrothgar grant Beowulf? (paragraph 14) -3- How brave is Beowulf and his men as they wait for Grendel? (paragraphs 15 & 16) Describe Grendel s attack. Describe his power (paragraph 17, 18 & 19) How does Beowulf fight Grendel? (paragraph 18 & 19) What happens to Grendel and Beowulf (paragraph 20)

14 Beowulf: Collection of evidence Setting? Characters? Plot? Characteristics of Traditional Fantasy? Themes? Characteristics of Sci-Fi? Connections to Middle Ages or Feudal System culture? Setting (time & place): Characters (who are they): Plot (what the main characters do, say and what is done to them): (These are the characteristics of Fantasy fiction. Use the checklist provided from the previous station to identify which characteristics are similar to the story of Beowulf.) (These are the seven themes common in science fiction and other genres of storytelling. Identify those similar to the story of Beowulf.) (These are the eight characteristics common in science fiction. Identify those possibly similar to the story of Beowulf.) (You have learned about the characteristics of the Middle Ages and lifestyle of those who lived during this time. Identify ways that the story of Beowulf may connect to 1 or more of these characteristics.)