John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Lesson Plan: Monsters
Following a reading of the epic poem Beowulf and the contemporary text inspired by it, Grendel, young scholars create their own monster. Lesson plans provide assessment criteria, extension ideas, and a list of resources.
Other
The Grendel Index
This interesting site offers an index that includes both the text and explanations.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Grendel" by John Gardner
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "Grendel" by John Gardner. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
My Hero Project
My Hero: Beowulf
Use this resource to learn why Beowulf, of epic poetry fame, is viewed as a heroic character.