Beowulf: Scheme of Work for KS3
A comprehensive scope of activities to enjoy and explore a key heritage text at KS3.
Lots of interactive resources, engaging and interesting
Contains a 12-lesson SoW with objectives, starters, developments,
plenaries and homework assessments.
Includes a 4,000 word extract
of the poem, lovingly translated and abridged for accessibility
while retaining Anglo-Saxon poetic devices.
- Students explore the poem dramatically and get to try translating an extract.
- Students will develop a range of skills by actively learning and appreciating the language, themes and culture of the poem.
A well organised scheme that will breathe new life into the ancient Anglo-Saxon poem
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What do teachers say about this resource? (3350)
A really good resource. Lots of interactive resources, engaging and interesting. There are lots of opportunities for discussion here, and the lessons are really well planned.
This resource teaches pupils about their own heritage, something often missing when "Other Cultures" are introduced. Pupils are encouraged to research on their own, which is tool that they need across the curriculum... A very useful resource [with a] variety of activities for pupils. Covers Reading AF7 which can be difficult to do, so [it is] very handy.
Good to see a comprehensive outline of work for a much-ignored part of our literary heritage, especially at KS3... Nice drama activities and the scheme has lots of practical activities which students would enjoy.
A well organised scheme that will breathe new life into the ancient Anglo-Saxon poem. It has a comprehensive scope of activities in a short period of time, and encourages students to consider and 'relive' the Anglo-Saxon experience. By the end of this scheme, students should have a good understanding of the culture of the Anglo-Saxons, as well as deducing character and exploring language.