Beowulf - Retold by Claire Moore

Theme: Adventure

One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English.

This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by helping Hrothgar, King of

the Danes. Beowulf kills first Grendel, a horrible demon who terrorizes the Danes every night, and then Grendel's

vengeful mother. Beowulf returns to his own country to become king. Late in life he decides to fight a dangerous dragon and...

Syllabus

Verb tenses Present Continuous: future plans and activities Past Perfect Simple: narrative, reported speech Future with

will: offers, promises, predictions, etc

Modal verbs could: possibility, should (present and future reference): advice might (present and future reference):

possibility used to + infinitive (past habits)

In this Reader you will find:

Background information about this poem | Culture and society in the Middle Ages | Glossary of difficult

words | Comprehension and grammar activities | Final test

Tags

Adventure | Fantasy