Introduction: Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic in British literature. When it was finally written down, it marked the beginning of English literature. This Anglo-Saxon epic, set in 6th Century Scandinavia, relates the adventures of a Scandinavian hero named Beowulf. Beowulf makes it his goal to rid Herot and the Danes of the hidious monster, Grendel, and later of Grendel's devilish mother. After accomplishing this mission, Beowulf returns to his homeland, Geatland, to fight a dragon, a fight that eventually claims his life. This heroic poem consisting of 3,182 lines, was written down in Old English sometime during the 11th Century. The Electronic Beowulf Project has preserved the manuscript and made it available electronically. During the first semester of your senior year in English class, you will read this epic and complete assignments related to Beowulf. Below you will find a description of the unit we will complete.
| Subject: | Beowulf Unit |
| Objectives: | To use a variety of reading strategies to
comprehend an epic To increase knowledge of other
cultures To use hyper links to research other epics, To practice writing skills by writing a press release for Grendel |
| Materials: | Text book and internet |
| Activities: | 1. Students will read and comprehend the epic
"Beowulf." 2. Students will write a press release explaining Grendel's side. 3.Students will research other epics, heros, Anglo-Saxon culture, vikings,etc. 4. Students will compile a list of vocabulary words |
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The following is a map representing the setting of the epic Beowulf
