Beowulf's burial
I can explain the events that occur after Beowulf’s death and explore his legacy for the Geats.
Beowulf's burial
I can explain the events that occur after Beowulf’s death and explore his legacy for the Geats.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- After Beowulf's death, Wiglaf is furious at the warriors who deserted him.
- Beowulf is given a hero's funeral; the Geats are concerned about their future without him.
- The Geats show that, just as Beowulf wanted, they will remember him after his death.
- We aim to read with fluency and expression; repeated reading supports fluency.
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that reading with an angry expression involves shouting or being loud.
Model the fact that you can show an angry tone of voice using even a very quiet voice.
Keywords
Fluency - reading a text accurately, smoothly and with appropriate speed
Expression - reading with feelings and emotion to bring the text to life
Legacy - the long-lasting impact of a person’s life on their culture and on other people
Speech - the communication of someone’s thoughts, through words, to an audience
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2013 Oxford Children’s Classics edition of ‘Beowulf’ written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and illustrated by Charles Keeping for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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ashes
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
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