Objective: SWBAT evaluate the effectiveness of the techniques an author uses to create suspense in the climax of an epic poem.
Do-Now: Think of a movie you have recently seen which could be described as suspenseful. What techniques did the writer/director use to create suspense in the film?
Today: 1) Review suspense techniques
2) Class will begin to read Section 8 of Beowulf, identifying the various techniques the author uses to create suspense in the climax of the poem.
3) In groups, students will read sections 9-10 of Beowulf, copying lines from the poem which contain suspense techniques, describing which technique each line represents, and explaining whether or not each technique is used effectively.
Exit Slip: How effective was the author's use of suspense techniques in the climax of Beowulf? Explain.
Homework: Bring in notebook for MONDAY. Vocabulary Quiz #1 on TUESDAY.
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