Beowulf Lesson Plans. For teachers 6th 8th. A prelude to beowulf students study the literature and literary techniques of the early middle ages preparing to read beowulf with an appreciation for its artistry and beauty.
Although this lesson assumes students will read beowulf in translation it introduces students to the poem s original old english and explains the relationship between old middle and modern english. Students are introduced to the five characters in the old english alphabet that are no longer used in modern english. Please adapt them any way you choose.
Students are introduced to the five characters in the old english alphabet that are no longer used in modern english.
Lesson plans and learning activities the beauty of anglo saxon poetry. Although this lesson assumes students will read beowulf in translation it introduces students to the poem s original old english and explains the relationship between old middle and modern english. The beowulf the warrior lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you ll find 30 daily lessons 20 fun activities 180 multiple choice questions 60 short essay questions 20 essay questions quizzes homework assignments tests and more.
