Brit Lit:

Today in class we listened to 3 short clips of Beowulf being read as it was written. We broke into groups and found examples of kenning and alliteration.

I assigned the following. due Sept 17th. We will have computer lab time this Monday and possibly Tuesday.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight:the Video Game Assignment:
You work for a small indie video game company, and have just purchased the publishing right for a new video game based on the story. Please design a manual that will explain how the game is played. You will be graded on the following rubrics:
1.) A cover that has the title and cover art. 10 points
2.) Weapons page. Detailing at least 5 weapons that you have researched from the 14th century. Please include a picture and detailed 3 sent description for each.20 Points
3.) Intro page, which summarizes the story.20 Points
4.) 10 Levels. For each, please title and give a 5-10 sentence description of the objective. 30 Points
5.) End boss picture or description, including the one weakness.20 Points.

Now HW to focus on Summer Reading.