Dear students,
Our first major text in the course is the Old English poem Beowulf. The name of the author or authors remains unknown to us, but it is generally agreed that she, he, or they were members of the cultural group we now call the Anglo-Saxons.
Please watch this short video about the Anglo-Saxons. In your daybook, mark out the work area for a standard blank opening (as previously described). Then do the following:
On the left-hand page, make a list summarizing the top ten facts in the video.
On the right-hand page, do the following 3-2-1 exercise:
Write which three facts you think (i.e. in your opinion) might have the greatest impact on our ability to understand literature composed by the Anglo-Saxons and why you think those factors are important.
Write which two facts you found the most intriguing, facts you would like to know more about.
Finally, write one question you are left with after watching this video.
Peace & love,
Professor Gigan
PS: If you run out of space in your work are on the right-hand page, turn the page, mark out a new work area on the next page and work there. Please do not write outside your pre-marked work area.