Beowulf's Arrival
Slide deck
Download slide deck
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at Beowulf's character and think about why he is considered an Epic hero.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
Video
Share with pupils
Loading...
6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is another name for Old English?
Gaelic
Germanic
Latin
Q2.
Where would you expect to hear Old English poems being sung?
During a battle.
Outside in a garden.
Q3.
How would you recognise Old English writing?
It would be written in purple pen.
You can't - it's identical to modern English.
Q4.
Why is the Beowulf manuscript so valuable?
It is signed by J.K. Rowling.
It's made of gold.
Q5.
Which of these phrases best describes the Epic poem?
It's a poem about loyalty and friendship.
It's a poem about revenge and punishment.
It's a poem about romance and undying love.
Q6.
If you want to see the manuscript of Beowulf, where would you visit?
The British Museum
The National Archives
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is NOT a quality of an Epic hero?
A desire to win a great reputation.
A noble background.
Strength and skill in battle.
Q2.
Why does Beowulf leave the Geats to travel to Hrothgar's hall?
He heard there was free food.
He was taking a holiday out of his busy day-job of being a hero.
Q3.
What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar about himself?
He is a coward and he should go to someone else for help.
His favourite colour and favourite food.
Q4.
What deeds has Beowulf already done to create a heroic reputation?
Destroyed 2 werewolves.
Shot 1 troll.
Slain 4 dragons.
Q5.
How does Beowulf wound Grendel?
Pokes him with a really sharp sword.
Shoots him in the eye with an arrow.
Slashes him with a spear.