Anglo-Saxon
Time Frame: August-September (two weeks)
By the end of this unit you should be able to:
* Read literature of the Anglo-Saxon time period on the subject of "Songs of Ancient Heroes"
* Interpret literary elements especially alliteration and kennings
* Learn about the birth of Old English
* Understand the history behind the literature of this time period
* Understand the epic hero and the quest formula
Literature from Textbook
Beowulf
Head of Humbaba from Gilgamesh
The Seafarer
Links
Neil Gaiman's blog on movie version of Beowulf
Beowulf Trailer
Video Game Site
Assessment: Teacher created test over stories
Beowulf: A Brief Summary video
Essay Option if above is not your style:
"All glory is tarnished." - from "The Seafarer"
Do you agree or disagree? Use what you know about Anglo-Saxon culture and today's society and defend your claim. Use the rubric on pg. 68 of your textbook for guidance.
