Beowulf teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Beowulf for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Parts 1 to 9
Scyld’s burial, Heorot’s suffering, and Beowulf’s arrival introduce the links between generous rule, public promises, and courage.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Parts 10 to 17
Beowulf defeats Grendel and receives public rewards, while the feast’s song connects victory and generosity with grief.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Parts 18 to 26
Grendel’s mother renews violence after the feast, and Beowulf’s underwater victory leads to Hrothgar’s warning against pride.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Parts 27 to 34
Beowulf returns home, shares his rewards, and becomes king before a stolen cup brings the dragon’s revenge upon his people.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Parts 35 to 43
Wiglaf supports Beowulf in the fatal dragon fight, and the king’s death exposes his people’s danger and need for remembrance.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
Beowulf
by Anonymous
Teacher and class
Free for 3 months
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