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Background
from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) at readwritethink.org:
An introduction to the language and poetics of Beowulf
Provides a brief overview of alliteration, compounding, kennings and formulas
An
online guide providing "an overview of the poem, details on its
language and poetics, and an exploration of the translations of the
work"
from omniglot.com:
Anglo Saxon runes
PowerPoint using info from Black Cat Publishing, Wikipedia, and Dr. Wheeler at Carson-Newman College
from Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls, Id:
from tinablue.homestead.com:
A look at the "solemn, stately rhythms of Anglo-Saxon Alliterative-stress verse"
from eyewitnesstohistory.com:
Well, not "eyewitness" in the sense of a primary source, but "eyewitness" in the sense of a simple retelling of two Beowulf era world-shaping historical events
from Mr. Mocarski and the Burlington Area School District in VT:
A worksheet giving examples of four kinds of kennings
from webenglishteacher.com:
"Kennings"
Kenning worksheet
from wikipedia.com:
"Beowulf"
Note the section "Structured by Battles" through "Structured by Funerals"
from the University of Virginia's Old English Aerobics site at (oldenglishaerobics.net):
"Beowulf"
This interactive look at parts of Beowulf in Old English includes audio portions
from collaborativelearning.org:
On-line texts
From Project Gutenberg:
Lesslie Hall translation
From Google Books:
From Texas A&M University Commerce at tamu-commerce.edu:
Why The Lord of the RIngs can be central to a secondary AP English curriculum
From JRR Tolkien himself:
Lecture given by Tolkien in November, 1936
From Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls, Id:
PowerPoint using info from Wikipedia and the Tolkien Society
From the University of Aberdeen in Scotland:
Accompanies the wonderful website, "Beowulf for Beginners"
From the quizlet.com:
Site allows student to practice matching device terms with definitions and examples
From Mr. Rice and North Schuylkill High School:
Multiple choice
From the quizlet.com:
From Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls, Id:
Activities
From Ms. Whitted at Ranchview High School in Irving, Tx:
Flexible mock trial structure where student teams choose both the crime and the defendant based on characters and events in Beowulf
From tes.co.uk (free subscription needed before you can download--great resource site):
Beowulf blank verse
Students write their own blank verse
From the University of Aberdeen in Scotland:
Accompanies the wonderful website, "Beowulf for Beginners"; student's use runes to write a secret message
Beowulf in culture
From Wikipedia:
List makes connections between Beowulf and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Star Trek, Outlander, Annie Hall, and Xena: Warrior Princess
From salon.com:
List makes connections between Beowulf
Beowulf images
From paddletrips.net:
Comprehensive site with more than images allows you filter info according to the section of the poem you're interested in
From Dr. Benjamin Slade at jnanam.net:
Good image site and info site
Beowulf videos
From YouTube:
A Nena educational music video
From Google Books:
Samuel Hardin Church translation
Reading questions and passages for identification
From Michael Delahoyde at Washington State University:
From Pace University:
Info on characters
From The Real Duke at kealyduke.edublog.org:
Characteristics of a literary hero
Conventions of Anglo-Saxon poetry and the artistry of medieval riddles
From Dana Huff through her blog, huffenglish.com:
Understanding by Design lesson plan which includes writing Beowulf's résumé
From Gwinnett County, Georgia, public schools:
3-day lesson entitled "Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons." Includes "Hero Reaction Guide" worksheet and and literary terms practice sheet.
From Mr. Kasik at Manassas Park High School in Manassas Park, VA:
From the Ramona Unified School District in Romona, CA:
Beowulf vocab, short and extended answer questions, oral response questions
From Sunduss, Amjad, Amany, and Haya (anyone know these guys?):
Characters, themes, key facts, devices
From the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) at readwritethink.org:
Compares translations of Beowulf and asks how and why they differ
Thirteen translations of the poem's lines describing Grendel ripping the door off of Hrothgar's high hall
From Dana Huff through her blog, huffenglish.com:
Four translations of the poem's lines describing Beowulf wrenching Grendel's arm off
From the Tolkien Society:
An introduction to Old English, the language of the Anglo-Saxons. Pronunciation, words and phrases, and Tolkiens "inspiration."
From valarguild.org:
Comparison of Beowulf and Lord of the Rings
Beowulf unit support
From Dr. Wheeler at Carson-Newman College:
Reading questions and passages for identification
From Michael Delahoyde at Washington State University:
"Beowulf"
Information on the manuscript, the poem, and the monsters of Beowulf
From Pace University:
Info on characters
From The Real Duke at kealyduke.edublog.org:
Characteristics of a literary hero
From the National Endowment for the Humanities:
Conventions of Anglo-Saxon poetry and the artistry of medieval riddles
From Dana Huff through her blog, huffenglish.com:
Understanding by Design lesson plan which includes writing Beowulf's résumé
From Gwinnett County, Georgia, public schools:
3-day lesson entitled "Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons." Includes "Hero Reaction Guide" worksheet and and literary terms practice sheet.
From Mr. Kasik at Manassas Park High School in Manassas Park, VA:
From the Ramona Unified School District in Romona, CA:
Beowulf vocab, short and extended answer questions, oral response questions
From Sunduss, Amjad, Amany, and Haya (anyone know these guys?):
Characters, themes, key facts, devices
From the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) at readwritethink.org:
Compares translations of Beowulf and asks how and why they differThirteen translations of the poem's lines describing Grendel ripping the door off of Hrothgar's high hall
From Dana Huff through her blog, huffenglish.com:
Four translations of the poem's lines describing Beowulf wrenching Grendel's arm offBeowulf/Tolkien connection
From the Tolkien Society:
An introduction to Old English, the language of the Anglo-Saxons. Pronunciation, words and phrases, and Tolkiens "inspiration."
From valarguild.org:
Comparison of Beowulf and Lord of the Rings
From Texas A&M University Commerce at tamu-commerce.edu:
Why The Lord of the RIngs can be central to a secondary AP English curriculum
From JRR Tolkien himself:
Lecture given by Tolkien in November, 1936
From Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls, Id:
PowerPoint using info from Wikipedia and the Tolkien Society Vocabulary
From the University of Aberdeen in Scotland:
Accompanies the wonderful website, "Beowulf for Beginners"
From the quizlet.com:
Site allows student to practice matching device terms with definitions and examplesPractice Quizzes/Tests
From Mr. Rice and North Schuylkill High School:
Multiple choice
From the quizlet.com:
From Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls, Id:
Activities
From Ms. Whitted at Ranchview High School in Irving, Tx:
Flexible mock trial structure where student teams choose both the crime and the defendant based on characters and events in Beowulf
From tes.co.uk (free subscription needed before you can download--great resource site):
Beowulf blank verseStudents write their own blank verse
From the University of Aberdeen in Scotland:
Accompanies the wonderful website, "Beowulf for Beginners"; student's use runes to write a secret message
Beowulf in culture
From Wikipedia:
List makes connections between Beowulf and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Star Trek, Outlander, Annie Hall, and Xena: Warrior Princess
From salon.com:
List makes connections between Beowulf
Beowulf images
From paddletrips.net:
Comprehensive site with more than images allows you filter info according to the section of the poem you're interested in
From Dr. Benjamin Slade at jnanam.net:
Good image site and info site
Beowulf videos
From YouTube:
A Nena educational music video
Access a series of videos on Beowulf by 60second Recap (listen fast!)