beowulf 27th march

Starter: What is going on here?

5 mins

Write your answershere.

5 minutes

Thursday 27th March 2014

Legends

Beowulf

AF3 – To deduce and interpret information, events or ideas from the

text.

•We are continuing to look at legends.

•What have we learned about legends so far? Start a mind map in your books.

Legends

AF3 – To deduce and interpret information, events or ideas from the

text.

Legends

Legends

Characters are always getting into a mess and need help or rescuing

Usually based on real events or characters

5 minutes

Beowulf- A Legend?

AF3 – To deduce and interpret information, events or ideas from the

text.

•Understand the context of the poem Beowulf

•Read the poem and summarise what is happening in each part of the poem. To analyse the characters of Beowulf.

•BLP: Make links to Myths and Fables

Beowulf is a long, epic poem.

What is an ‘Epic Poem?’

An epic poem is a long poem that tells a story

about the deeds of warriors and heroes.

It was first composed in 650AD . We do not know exactly when it was first told. It was not written

down for another 300 years.

How did people know the story if it was not written down?

0 500 1000 1500 2000

Beowulf

Canterbury Tales

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s

Stone

Alice in Wonderland

Beowulf is famous for two reasons. It was the first story ever written down in the language of the people who lived in the dark ages. It is the oldest British story of which we have a record.

< Here is a page of the original manuscript.

< Here are words from the original manuscript. Are there any words

you recognise?

He prospered under the sky until people everywhere listened when he spoke.He was a good king!What does it tell you about the English Language?

What do you now know about Beowulf?

Create a Beowulf mind map. We will be

adding more later!(No shouting out)

10 minutes

AF3 – To deduce and interpret information, events or ideas from the

text.

Legends

Beowulf

Epic PoemIt was written before the Canterbury Tales

AF3 – To deduce and interpret information, events or ideas from the text.

Starter: What can you deduce from this image?

5 mins

Write your answershere.

5 minutes

Let’s read the poem together. Then your task for today is to answer all the questions on your sheet. Follow the instructions carefully and answer in full sentences. If you do not finish, this is your homework for the weekend! Due Tuesday 1st April 2014. 20 minutes

Extension: What other facts can you add to your mind map?

Look at your mind map and pick one fact you have learned about Beowulf today. Write it on a Post-it note and put it on the whiteboard as you leave the room.

Plenary