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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
The above objectives correspond with the following Alabama Course of Study Objectives: CCRS 4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.), CCRS 8Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of European literature with a concentration in British literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics., and CCRS 9By the end of Grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the end of the Grades 11-College and Career Readiness (CCR) text complexity band independently and proficiently.. |
Introduction
In this unit you have studied:
- the United Kingdom of Great Britain
- pre-Anglo-Saxon England
- life in Anglo-Saxon times
- the birth of the English language
- the history of surnames and nicknames
- the oral tradition of Anglo-Saxon literature
- the beginning of English literature – Beowulf
Think back on the lessons in this unit as you prepare to take the Unit 1 Test.
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