CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Beowulf"
The life of the mighty hero Beowulf is recounted, as he wins honor and fame by protecting his people and the neighboring nation from terrible monsters. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the Epic poem "Beowulf"....
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: "Beowulf" (In Old English)
This Fordham University site offers the Klaeber edition of the Old English Beowulf in its entirety, with a link to a modern English translation.
McMaster University
Beowulf in Hypertext: Introduction Hwaet!
This site gives facts about the original Beowulf manuscript, its authorship, and its ties to archeology and culture. One may also read Beowulf in Old English or its translation to Modern English along with summaries of text portions and...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghous: Lit2 Go: Beowulf
This is a poetic translation of "Beowulf," complete with footnotes. The text can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or PDF format.
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Beowulf
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the epic poem Beowulf including author information, literary elements, verse by verse summaries/notes, test and answer key, and term paper ideas.
Other
Holt Elements of Literature Sixth Course: Introduction From Beowulf
A background for the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, to the time period in which it was created, and about the concept of the Epic Hero.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Monsters and Heroes in Beowulf
This article tries to figure out the meaning of monsters in Beowulf, comparing the hero with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Beowulf
Read an overview of the Old English poem "Beowulf" and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
Other
Alcyone Systems: "Beowulf," the Classic Epic
This Harvard Classics site has the entire text of "Beowulf" from the 1910 P.F. Collier and Son edition. Well organized so you can click easily to get to the "Beowulf Prelude," "Beowulf: XLIII," or anything between.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: Beowulf Lesson Plans
These teaching notes for Beowulf provide a model for your own lesson plan and as a basic resource to study Beowulf. These notes can help you remember the pertinent points of Anglo-Saxon epic poem and help to deepen your understanding.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Beowulf
Here at the University of Virginia Library, read the full text to "Beowulf." Read specific sections of the text or download the entire epic poem on one webpage.
Other
Ezine Articles: The Importance of Mead Halls in Beowulf
This article by John R. Hilde focuses on the importance of the two mead-halls (Heorot and Hygelac's Halls) in Beowulf.
Other
Beowulf: An Adaptation From the Old English Version
Enjoy this contemporary English translation of the epic Old English poem Beowulf, which can be read in conjunction with the original for better comprehension.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Beowulf Trivia Quizzes
This FunTrivia provides four modules of Beowulf timed quizzes. Students will be able to review the famous epic and answer main idea and detail questions about Beowulf.
Other
Beowulf From the Harvard Classics
Read this early 20th century translation of Beowulf with hypertext footnotes.
TES Global
Blendspace: Beowulf and Archaeology
A nine-part learning module with links to videos and websites to use while reading the epic poem Beowulf.
TES Global
Blendspace: Beowulf Project
A learning module with twenty-four links to images and texts to use while completing a project with the epic poem Beowulf.
TES Global
Blendspace: E4 Beowulf
A fifteen-part learning module with links to images, videos, slides, websites, texts, and quizzes to use while reading Beowulf.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Beowulf
Use this resource to learn why Beowulf, of epic poetry fame, is viewed as a heroic character.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Teacher's Guide to "Beowulf" [Pdf]
Ideas for each section of the poem, discussion questions, project suggestions and other resources can be found in this 13 page .pdf guide.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: A Beowulf Test
The test can serve as a model for your own assessment of your students' understanding of the Old English epic poem.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Beowulf
Written somewhere between the 8th and 11th centuries, Beowulf is analysed in great detail in this interesting site.
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, students create their own monster. Lesson plans provide assessment criteria, extension ideas, and a list of resources.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Anonymous
This site features the Anonymous author including the full text of the following: Forest & Frontiers; The Holy Bible, King James Version; Beowulf; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (poetry and prose versions); and 11 short stories.
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