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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!
Recommended Grade Level: 10-12
Setting: 6th Century Scandinavia
Genre: Ancient Literature, British Literature, Historical Literature
Workbook ISBN: 978-1-58609-638-0
CD ISBN: 978-1-58609-639-7
Study Guide Author: Michael Poteet
For the Translation By: Seamus Heaney
Study Guide Page Count: 82 pages
Special Notes: We strongly suggest you purchase the Beowulf translation we carry, as this study guide is specifically designed for the translation by Seamus Heaney. Other translations may differ and make the use of the study guide difficult.

Subjects

  • English
  • Literature

Grade Levels

  • 10th Grade
  • 11th Grade
  • 12th Grade
  • 7th Grade
  • 8th Grade
  • 9th Grade

Condition

New

Publisher

Progeny Press

Dimensions

8.5 in x 0.5 in x 11 in

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