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Beowulf Study Guide
Beowulf Study Guide
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Through Seamus Heaney's gripping translation of this epic, Beowulf, students will learn:
Historical Background: 8th-10th century A.D.
Author Biography: Learn about the Beowulf poet.
Before-You-Read Activities: Mapping, manuscripts, Old English, music, folk heroes.
Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: In context, Old English Poetic Forms - (alliteration, kenning, maxims), characterization, Anglo-Saxon boast, foreshadowing, irony, allusion, compare/contrast, tone, synonym, dramatic structure, plot, hero.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Good kings/leaders, authority, fate, boasting, fame, immortality, death, revenge, care for the needy, put God first, wealth.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Burial mounds, mead halls, art, write a boast, drama, crossword, essays, poetry, music, cooking, family heirloom, swords, wordsearch, runes, dragons, journalism, women in Anglo-Saxon history, game design, architecture, chain mail.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Beowulf.
All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
Features and Benefits of the study guide
Printed Workbook Format
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
- Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
- Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
- Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
- Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
- Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
Subjects
Subjects
- English
- Literature
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
- 10th Grade
- 11th Grade
- 12th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- 9th Grade
Condition
Condition
New
Publisher
Publisher
Progeny Press
Dimensions
Dimensions
8.5 in x 0.5 in x 11 in
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