Anonymous - Retold by Claire Moore
Beowulf
Illustrated by Matteo Berton.
| ISBN: | 9788853632432 |
| CEFR Level | B1 |
| Genre: | Classic |
| Theme: | Adventure |
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Teacher 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
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