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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: A Prelude to Beowulf

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Before reading the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, "Beowulf," learners should explore the Dark Ages through researching the fundamental characteristics of the art and literature produced during this period. This website provides links for doing...
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Internet Medieval Source Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies provides excerpted and full-text Medieval documents in English translation and in original languages as well, such as Beowulf and the Song of Roland, the lives of the saints, and so on.
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eBook
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Internet Medieval Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
The Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies provides full-text medieval sources. For example, the full text of "Beowulf" can be found here.
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Website
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Castles on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site for castle lovers! Find photos, tours, a glossary of castle terms, and more. There are also castle related activities that students can enjoy like Castle Quest and Castles for kids.
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Website
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The Julian of Norwich Website/life and Works of Julian

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief biography of Julian of Norwich, which is then followed by almost 70 links to sources about her life and works. Click on "Showing of Love" in the third line for both text and analysis. An amazing number of resources.
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Website
Other

Humanities Web: Anglo Norman Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site delves into the world of Anglo Norman literature from 1066 to 1350. This period of literature focuses on the "Specimens of the language."
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Handout
Other

Western Michigan University: Richard Rawlinson Center: Anglo Saxon Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Anglo Saxon studies and research from the Richard Rawlinson Center. The page provides a wide range of links to different medieval resources.
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Website
Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies

Orb for Medieval Studies: Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reference book for medieval studies shares the speech of Pope Urban II and in-depth information about the Crusades.
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eBook
Other

Beowulf: An Adaptation From the Old English Version

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy this contemporary English translation of the epic Old English poem Beowulf, which can be read in conjunction with the original for better comprehension.
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Primary
Other

University of Maine at Machias: Guy of Warwick

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an overview and a copy of the story of the Guy of Warwick. It also contains one small picture. Provided by Gerard NeCastro of the University of Maine at Machias.