'Beowulf': narrative writing
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils rewrite the build-up, climax and resolution of the historical classic 'Beowulf', focusing on interspersing dialogue to convey atmosphere and advance the action. Pupils work to generate vocabulary that is appropriate for each section of the narrative.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'Beowulf': narrative writing
In this unit, pupils rewrite the build-up, climax and resolution of the historical classic 'Beowulf', focusing on interspersing dialogue to convey atmosphere and advance the action. Pupils work to generate vocabulary that is appropriate for each section of the narrative.
10 lessons- Retelling the story of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Understanding the historical context and the plot of 'Beowulf'
- Writing the first half of the build-up of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Planning the build-up of ‘Beowulf and the dragon’
- Generating vocabulary for the climax of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Writing the first half of the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Planning the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Writing the second half of the build-up of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Writing the second half of the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
- Generating vocabulary for the build-up of ‘Beowulf and the dragon’