Lesson 1 in English 9 - Beowulf PDF

Anglo-Saxons were the Germanic conquerors of Britain during the 5th century A.D. They first established a number of separate kingdoms, principally Northumbria, Mercia, and Wessex, but eventually England was unified under the Anglo-Saxon dynasty. Kings ruled with the assistance of a witan...

Anglo-Saxons were the Germanic conquerors of Britain during the 5th century A.D. They first established a number of separate kingdoms, principally Northumbria, Mercia, and Wessex, but eventually England was unified under the Anglo-Saxon dynasty. Kings ruled with the assistance of a witan, or council of wise men. The Anglo- Saxons developed a rich art and literature. Their language is known as Old English.  Beowulf is the greatest piece of literature from the Anglo-Saxons. An epic, it tells the story of Beowulf, a Norse hero and warrior who fought and conquered several monsters that terrorized Denmark and Sweden. The poem  combines the elements of Anglo Saxon culture with Christian moral values in an extraordinary adventure story. The whole epic contains 3,180 lines. How was Shild described in the Prologue of the epic? How about Beo (Beowulf)? Read the lines that prove your answer. How was Healfdane described in the first part of the epic? How are Beowulf and Shild related to him? Read the lines that prove your answers. Who was Hrothgar? How was he related to Beo (Beowulf)? Read the  lines that prove your answers. Describe Herot. What was its importance to the warriors of Hrothgar? Why is the epic Beowulf considered an aristocratic poem? ACTIVITY: Answer the vocabulary check on pages 7-8 (1-10). PERFORMANCE TASK: Create a simple genealogy of Danes. You can use Canva or any editing tools for your project. This PT can be printed or handwritten. Deadline: August 23, 2024 (Friday) SAMPLE PT