an educated guess based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge

when you take on the perspective of a character in a text

initial feelings about a person, place or thing gained from reading a text

information or facts to show something is true

Beowulf among the Danes

English

Beowulf begins his quest

Characterisation of Beowulf and Grendel

Beowulf faces a new foe

Beowulf completes his Danish mission

Beowulf and the dragon

Beowulf's burial

In 'Beowulf’, pupils read and discussed the tale. In ’Beowulf Narrative Writing’, they will use the book as a stimulus for writing.

In 'Blackberry Blue’, pupils read and discussed the features of a traditional tale. In ’Beowulf’, pupils develop their understanding of traditional tales by discussing and reading a classic.

In this unit, pupils read and explore a translation and adaptation of the Old English epic poem 'Beowulf', written by Kevin Crossley-Holland. They explore the language and the context of the poem and then explore and discuss the chapters sequentially, gaining strong comprehension.

'Beowulf': reading

How does Beowulf say he will fight Grendel?

Match each key term to the correct meaning. 

Put these events from Chapter 3 of 'Beowulf' in order. 

There are garnets embedded in the tables. 

The hall is filled with the scent of herbs. 

There is a space in front of Hrothgar's throne. 

Which of the following are pieces of evidence that support the impression that Heorot is a pleasant place? 

Which countries below feature in the plot of 'Beowulf'?

Which characters below live in Denmark at the start of 'Beowulf'?

to drink in Heorot, the great feasting-hall

Why does Beowulf want to travel to Denmark? 

In what ways is the character of Beowulf like a classic hero? 

What does the Danish coastguard say when Beowulf says he will defeat Grendel? Choose the best summary. 

because they know no weapons can hurt Grendel

because they are worried the Geats might attack

because they don't yet know if they can trust the Geats

Why do you think the Danes ask the Geats to leave their weapons outside when they come to see King Hrothgar?

Starter Quiz

Which countries below feature in the plot of 'Beowulf'?