This document is Cam's English 12 test which contains multiple sections. Section I contains a brainteaser question about alternative tactics to deal with threats besides weapons. Section II has image identifications from Beowulf and vocabulary/comprehension questions about the story. Section III and IV require handing in drafts of an Academic Integrity poster and op-ed respectively. The test covers various elements from their term's study of Beowulf including archetypes, kennings, keening, and clues the story is Nordic in origin. It also analyzes Grendel's portrayal beyond a mindless monster.
2. Part I. Brainjogger (5 pts)
Aside from our advanced weaponry, what might be
another tactic modern man might use to deal with a
threat to their community like Grendel?
3. II. Questions on Beowulf and Image
Identifications
a. use your knowledge of the story and context clues from the
images to identify what part of the story they
represent. Discuss the scene. You will extra points if you are
able to provide a 1-2 line quote from the exact moment being
depicted.
(4.5 pts. each)
b. Respond to the questions with complete sentences and
when addressing vocabulary terms provide a general definition
and briefly describe its context in our term 1 discussions and
reading. (3.5 pts. each)
4. a. Image ID's- keep in mind that
chunks of text in the comic have been
covered with the "placeholder" pictured
below. Also- consider that these are
not necessarily in chronological order.
10. B. Vocabulary and Comprehension
Questions- Respond to the question with complete sentences
and when addressing vocabulary terms provide a general definition
and briefly describe its context in our term 1 discussions and
reading. (3.5 pts. each)
1. Archetype
2. Kenning
3. Keening
4. Aside from the names and some words and terms employed,
what clues are there that Beowulf is originally a "nordic" tale?
5. In what ways is Grendel portrayed as more than just a
mindless monster driven by instinct?
11. III. AIP poster
Hand in your completed final draft of your poster summarizing
Oxford Academy's Academic Integrity Policy (28 pts.)
12. IV. Op-ed Final Draft
Hand in your latest rough draft and completed final draft of your
op-ed on the J.P. Slocum building. In addition, include a brief
description of the process needed to publish this and where
you might do that. (28 pts.)
