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1、1British LiteratureChapter One The Anglo-Saxon Period （449-1066）1. The Teaching Objectives:? Become familiar with some British literature and literary traditions? Become familiar with elements of British culture? See h

2、ow historical events are represented in fiction? Be able to differentiate between historical accounts and fictionalized accounts of history? Understand narrative perspective as culturally-positioned 2. The Teaching Appro

3、aches? Introduce the history of the ancient Britain ? Tell them something about the stories of Bible. ? Describe briefly the literature at that time ? Let the students read the old English Poetry Beowulf. ? We will discu

4、ss some questions about Beowulf.? Homework. 3. Focus onBeowulf4. Time Allocations:? Historical Background 1 periods? Old English Literatue Introduction : half period ? Beowulf: 2 Period5. Summary 6. Assignments Preparing

5、 to Teach This LessonTo gain background knowledge on the history and culture of the British people and to help students understand Beowulf within the historical context of the novel's events and the time of its wri

6、ting and publication. Lesson 1 uses maps to introduce students to the British islands and its history in that period. I. Historical Background1. The Great Britain consists of 4 islands. They are England, Scotland, Wales,

7、 and Ireland.2. In 43 A.D., the Romans invaded the England, and made south Britain a Roman province.3. When the Roman Empire declined and its troops left Britain, the tribes of Angles, Saxons and Jutes invaded the islan

8、d from Northern Europe around the fifth century. 4. The three tribes gradually settled down and merged into a whole people called English. 5. They spoke a language, which belong to the Germanic language family and which

9、is called Old 3of vivid poetic diction and parallel expressions for a single idea, especially those of Kenning [n.比喻的復(fù)合辭] （compound words, ）such as, swan-road or whale-path, （sea）sea -wood, wave-floater（ship）, shield-bea

10、rer, battle-hero spear-fighter（soldier）III. Old English Prose1. Prose in Old English is represented by a large number of religious works. The imposing scholarship of monasteries in northern England in the late seventh ce

11、ntury reached its peak in the Latin work Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum （Ecclesiastical History of the English People, 731）by Bede, a distinguished, highly literate churchman. It is the first England history book

12、, written in Latin and later translated into England; and it remains an important source of knowledge about the Anglo-Saxon period.2. Alfred the GreatIV. Selected Readings PreparationStep 1. At the end of this article yo

13、u'll find an excerpt from the immortal epic poem, “Beowulf“. Read it aloud to your class (ham it upas much as might be appropriate). Step 2. Have students notice that, except for a few hints, the author does not prov

14、ide a physical description of the monster, Grendel. This omission is the key the teacher can turn to unlock students' interest in the poem. Step 3. Print the name “Grendel“ on the board or overhead projector. Ask stu

15、dents what they think the monster would look and sound like if it were alive. Ask for descriptive attributes such as body shape (human, reptilian, bearlike, etc), color, size, skin texture, and attack roar. Cluster respo

16、nses around the name. Step 4. When several ideas have been elicited, ask students to write a description of Grendel from the information given. Students choose a body shape, select and add details to fit the shape they&#

17、39;ve chosen, and arrange the details in any way they wish. Allow ten minutes for drafting. Step 5. Ask students to read their drafts aloud. Point out similarities and differences in students' perceptions of monstrou

18、sness. Step 6. Discuss and Comparison： ① Ask students to compare old English poetry（especially epic） with Chinese old poetry. ② Compare Beowulf with some Chinese heroes in ancient times, illustrate their similarities an

19、d differences.③ Compare the culture of Dragon in China and the western world.④ Discuss the culture of Anglo-Saxon period.Discussion Questions1. What was Grendel thinking while he was on his way to Heorot?2. Exactly what

20、body parts first made contact between Beowulf and Grendel?3. Why couldn’t Beowulf’s followers hurt Grendel though they tried hard to hack and stab him?4. How did Beowulf mortally Wound Grendel?5. What was placed over the

21、 door, under the eaves of the roof of Heorot?6. The outsider, the outcast and the other draw the reader’s sympathy and fascination. How does Grendel typify the outsider? Is he a sympathetic character?7. Why is the aged h

22、ero Beowulf not afraid of fighting the dragon?8. Why does Wiglaf alone remain with Beowulf as the dragon approaches?9. What part does Wiglaf play in slaying the dragon?10. What do Beowulf’s willingness to protect the Da