in danger of life, to the dragons hoard. labored in woe for the loss of his thanes. Soon he was swimming who safe saw in combat. ruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge. at all to choose for their chief and king, for hoard-guard of heroes, if hold thou wilt, thy kinsmans kingdom! the bravest and best that broke the rings. the worm, oer the wall for the wave to take. the terror-monger had taken to Heorot. of houses neath heaven, where Hrothgar lived. that the frame of the body fragile yields. Myths and Legends, Beowulf, Stories, Myths and Legends, KS2 Stories Primary Resources, KS2 Stories, KS2 Story Books, Reading, Reading Books, KS2 English, people-protector: be pleased to advise us! So the barrow was plundered, borne off was booty. Thy keen mind pleases me. his bedtime speech, sprang to his feet The smoke by the sky was devoured. by no means to seek that slaughtering monster, but suffer the South-Danes to settle their feud, themselves with Grendel. wielded, youthful, this widespread realm. Then Hygelacs trusty retainer recalled with bale and brand. From Aeschere old, those Danish people, their death-done comrade, the man they mourned. His breastplate broad and bright of hues, that battle should break on his breast in vain, And the helmet white that his head protected. the Merowings favor has failed us wholly. To me seated secure, for those ruthless raids, unresting I suffered. The high-born queen. stood ready to greet the gray-haired man. If thy Hrethric should come to court of Geats, each man should visit who vaunts him brave.. the Wielder of Wonder, with worlds renown. hand and foot. the thane-band choice of their chieftain blithe. towards friend and foe are firmly joined, To him in the hall, then, Healfdenes son, gave treasures twelve, and the trust-of-earls. estate, high station: He swayeth all things. So the Ring-Danes these half-years a hundred I ruled, wielded neath welkin, and warded them bravely, from spear and sword, till it seemed for me. and saying in full how the fight resulted. utterly lifeless, eaten up blow nerved by hate. Fingers were bursting, (On their lord beloved they laid no slight. then edge of the sword must seal his doom. Arrived was the hour, Neer heard I of host in haughtier throng. Then they bore him over to oceans billow. methinks, of our liking; their leader most surely, a hero that hither his henchmen has led.. was little blamed, though they loved him dear; they whetted the hero, and hailed good omens. The text and all resources included. Beowulf is one of the oldest epic poems and is still taught today because it features all of these elements, making it the ideal focus of detailed literature study in KS2. far oer the flood with him floating away. Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him, son of Scyld, in the Scandian lands. slain by the sword: at the slaughter they fell. Then the haven-of-heroes, Healfdenes son. after havoc of heroes, those hardy Scyldings? Oft minstrels sang. that it gripped her neck and grasped her hard, her bone-rings breaking: the blade pierced through. And I heard that soon passed oer the path of this treasure. that warden of rings. till the fire had broken the frame of bones. save only the land and the lives of his men. From the height of the hill no hostile words. The second is a summary with quotes from the scene where Beowulf meets Grendel. a sennight strove ye. carried the head from the cliff by the sea, the firm in fight, since four were needed. I the waves I slew, avenging the Weders,whose woe they sought, , O Warriors-shield, now Ive wandered far, . and in grapple had killed the kin of Grendel. Mighty and canny, the gleemans song. Let us set out in haste now, the second time. This resource is perfect if you're studying the Anglo-Saxons with your KS2 He bound to the beach the broad-bosomed ship. then he gave him, mid Geats, the gear of battle, Neither softened his soul, nor the sires bequest, what promise we made to this prince of ours. he was fated to finish this fleeting life. Thus showed his strain the son of Ecgtheow. Their ocean-keel boarding. high oer the hoard, of handiwork noblest. to succor and save, thou hast sought us here. jewel and gem casket. garnished with gold, and Grendels hand:, I have borne from Grendel; but God still works, stood sword-gore-stained this stateliest house, . Then blazed forth light. in wisdoms words, that her will was granted, that at last on a hero her hope could lean, This was my thought, when my thanes and I, that I would work the will of your people, of this life of mine in the mead-hall here., Beowulfs battle-boast. This pack features a poster, powerpoint presentation, planning sheets and more with examples of kenning poetry and the rules of how to write them. nay, sad in spirit and shorn of her gold. my folks agreement. the battle-helm high, and breastplate gray, that its story be straightway said to thee. assuaged his sorrow; too sore the anguish. There saw they, besides, the strangest being. Image with heavier hand-gripe; at heart he feared. and friendship find in the Fathers arms! Lo, now, this sea-booty, son of Healfdene. in Heorot Grendel with hate hath wrought. her life-days left and this lapsing world. the lives of loved ones. the warrior would not, they weened, again. With waves of care, my loved ones venture: long I begged thee. when of these doings he deigned to speak. Seized then its chain-hilt the Scyldings chieftain. by kinsman for kinsman,with clash of sword. on the floor of the ocean that outcast fell. in mead-hall may live with loving friends. in grim war-deeds, than Grendel deems him. Then the bulwark-of-earlsbade bring within. Fire shall devour, and wan flames feed on the fearless warrior, when, sped from the string, a storm of arrows. gay with gold, where the grim foes wrestled. the horn-proud hart, this holt should seek, long distance driven, his dear life first, on the brink he yields ere he brave the plunge, and the heavens weep. For Hrothgar that was the heaviest sorrow. Nay, though the heath-rover, harried by dogs. The wise-one spake, a land-warden old,that this earl belongs. to take a roundabout road and flee Life would have ended for Ecgtheows son. choicest of weapons, the well-chased sword. battle-thane best,on his balefire lay. Twas granted me, though. Grave were their spirits. Spent with struggle, stumbled the warrior. the rounds and the rings they had reft erewhile. In the grave on the hill a hoard it guarded. in martial mail, nor mourned for his life. had sorrow of soul, and for Scyldings all. But the guests sat on, and wished, yet weened not, their winsome lord. for the first, and tore him fiercely asunder. She grasped out for him with grisly claws, and the warrior seized; yet scathed she not. A strait path reached it. no foe could be found under fold of the sky. boiling with wrath was the barrows keeper, for the dear cups loss. Din rose in hall. of that far-off fight when the floods oerwhelmed. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995 and Professor of Poetry at Oxford and Harvard universities, Seamus Heaney is perhaps the bestknown and most celebrated poet of the last fifty years. Corselets glistened, hand-forged, hard; on their harness bright, the steel ring sang, as they strode along. docx, 209.19 KB. his breasts wild billows he banned in vain; burned in his blood. and wielded the war-place on Withergilds fall. was eager for battle. suffer that slaughterous stranger to live. Finns wavering spirit, bode not in breast. And now the timbers trembled and sang, the proud ones prowess, would prove it no longer. friends to avenge than fruitlessly mourn them. Wandering exiles. winding-neckd wood, to Weders bounds, shall succor and save from the shock of war.. when, wise with winters, he wailed their flight. she proffered the warriors. and fared with his fleet to the Frisian land. blood-stained the mere. Every bone in his body The doughty ones rose: for the hoary-headed would hasten to rest. what manner of sojourn the Sea-Geats made. wail arose, and bewildering fear from Grendels mother, and gained my life. fly to the fens, knew his fingers power, in the gripe of the grim one. nor grew for their grace, but for grisly slaughter. THEN he goes to his chamber, a grief-song chants, homestead and house. with open claw when the alert heros We only collect the information we need to run the Thou art strong of main and in mind art wary. Not Thryths pride showed she, (save her lord alone) of the liegemen dear. all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled. to the Wielder-of-Wonders, with words I say, for the grace that I give such gifts to my folk, Now Ive bartered here for booty of treasure. with thee alone! straightway thither; his steed then turned, Tis time that I fare from you. . she offered, to honor him, arm-jewels twain, corselet and rings, and of collars the noblest. manacled tight by the man who of all men that forest-wood against fire were worthless. in ten days time their toil had raised it, the battle-braves beacon. for comfort and help: so he conquered the foe. want to take part in the Poetry By Heart competition or use the Teaching Zone resources, you'll Savage and burning, the barrow he circled. and the Weders-helm smote that worm asunder. A greater neer saw I, of warriors in world than is one of you, . a gold-wove banner; let billows take him. lest the relict-of-filesshould fierce invade, sharp in the strife, when that shielded hero, Then the earls-defenceon the floorbade lead. dusk oer the drinkers. (as the wealthy do) when he went from earth. He was for Hrothgar of heroes the dearest. alive, where he left him, the lord of Weders, So he carried the load. Yet war he desired. in pledge of grace, the pride of his home. Yet no greed for gold, but the grace of heaven, At the mandate of one, oft warriors many. need to register. battle-death seized, in the banquet-hall. that Darling of Danes. Grendel Colouring Sheet Exploring Old English Lesson Pack in his wanton mood, of weapons recks not; must I front the fiend and fight for life. Himself who chose us. and the storm of their strife, were seen afar. Its informative, quick and easy to download and print, and full interesting questions about the poem for your KS2 students to think about! 'Beowulf' is the only surviving complete Anglo-Saxon heroic poem. thanes huge treasure, than those had done. the sea-woodhe sought, and, sailor proved. for his fighting and feeing by far-off men. the hero, far-hidden;no harp resounds. Old men together. een feet and hands. that men their master-friend mightily laud. Hence Offa was praised. Comes Wealhtheow forth. Stoutly stood with his shield high-raised, Now, spire by spire, fast sped and glided. the hoard and the stronghold, heroes land. Too few the heroes. By his sovran he sat, come safe from battle. that each should look on the other again. to spy on the wall there, in splendor hanging. gear of the breast, and that gorgeous ring; after gripe of battle, from Geatlands lord. with warlike front: to the woods they bent them. but me he attacked in his terror of might, with greedy hand grasped me. thou art famed among folk both far and near, his windy walls. it spareth no mortal his splendid might. prince of Scyldings, thy part in the world. They bent them to march, the boat lay still, broad-bosomed ship. through days of warfare this world endures! Let the bier, soon made, that owned their homesteads, hither to bring, firewood from far oer the folk they ruled , for the famed-ones funeral. Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace; yet me gainst the monsters my mailed coat, garnished with gold. hath wielded ever! To the good old man, and embittered the Lord. Was not Heremod thus. but his bones were broken by brawny gripe. Then Beowulf bade them bear the treasure. was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine. a biting blade by his breastplate hanging. though spent with swimming. There was strife and struggle twixt Swede and Geat, strife-keen, bold, nor brooked oer the seas. among races of men, this refuge-of-warriors, grew slack in battle. Though well he wished it, in world no more, could he barrier life for that leader-of-battles. The blade of his lord, spread hot round the barrow in horror-billows, Hasted the herald, the hoard so spurred him. Should Frisian, moreover, with foemans taunt. linden-thane loved, the lord of Scylfings. by the water had waited and watched afar. in the birth of her bairn. Long-tried king. that bone-decked, brave house break asunder. She was doomed to dwell in the dreary waters. Not with the sword, then, to sleep of death. Oft Scyld the Scefing from squadroned foes. too long, too loathsome. in mood of their mind. | Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch. which masters his might, and the murderer nears. Found on the sand there, stretched at rest, their lifeless lord, who had lavished rings, had dawned on the doughty-one; death had seized. Not with blade was he slain. brilliantly broidered; so bright its gleam, and viewed all these vessels. had purged it anew. sea-dragons strange that sounded the deep, and nicors that lay on the ledge of the ness , on the road-of-sails their ruthless quest, . make pact of peace, or compound for gold: great fee for the feud from his fiendish hands. steel-edged and stiff. Now Beowulf bode in the burg of the Scyldings, in fame with all folk, since his father had gone. tried with fierce tusks to tear his mail, and swarmed on the stranger. Not first time, this. Beowulf is the eponymous hero from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem which is considered one of the most important works of Old English literature. those savage hall-guards: the house resounded. That warden of gold, oer the ground went seeking, greedy to find. death-shadow dark, and dogged them still. Not troublous seemed. from the youth for those that had yielded to fear! How Beowulf the Goth came to Daneland 7 III. chant their dirge, and their chieftain honor. Then bore this brine-wolf, when bottom she touched, the lord of rings to the lair she haunted. for the slaughters sake, from sight of men. Too closely held him. Nor was Beowulf there; after giving of gold, for the Geat renowned. with blood of foemen, and Finn was slain. inside the stockade: stumbling in fury, hard and ring-decked, Heathobards treasure. in what wise he should wend from the world at last. nor adrift on the deep a more desolate man! that sickness or sword thy strength shall minish. They were easy to find who elsewhere sought. The Maker then, and forethought of mind. weapon, nor war could he wage on Hengest. for this fall of their friends, the fighting-Scylfings, when once they learn that our warrior leader, furthered his folks weal, finished his course. came over the Danes. His strength he trusted. plied with such prowess their power oerwhelming, and fell in fight. with loathing deed, though he loved him not. stayed by the strength of his single manhood. And beside him is stretched that slayer-of-men, with knife-wounds sick:no sword availed, oer friend and foe. This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text information about the Poetry By Heart competition including the competition guides. What the Poem says about its Hero. and all of the brave mans body devoured. Then, I heard, the hill of its hoard was reft, he burdened his bosom with beakers and plate. We are under attack! The barrow he entered. High oer his head they hoist the standard. though thou wast the baneof thy brethren dear. to its hoard it hastened at hint of dawn. THEN hastened those heroes their home to see. for the last time greeting his liegemen dear. The burg was reddened. from blood of the fight, in battle-droppings, war-blade, to wane: twas a wondrous thing, Nor took from that dwelling the duke of the Geats. when the ruler of Geats in rush of battle, by brands down-beaten. A good king he! as she strove to shatter the sark of war. the Geats lord boasted; his brand had failed, The hoard-guard was heartened; high heaved his breast. under gold-crown goes where the good pair sit. of that grim-souled fiend, the foe of God. inside and out. Born near the borders between Northern Ireland and Eire, Heaney has also written about the Troubles, sometimes obliquely in his bog poems; sometimes more directly in elegies to victims of the conflict. more graciously gathered round giver-of-rings! with harrying fleet should harm the land. and hear him in hall. for the gleaming blade that its glory fell. himself to pleasure; a sea-boat he loaded. once more; and by peril was pressed again. Choose a poem Learn it by heart Perform it out loud, Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Links Off. A stout wave-walker. white-haired and old, his earls about him, till the stout thane stood at the shoulder there. they had felled with their swords. of men and women the wine-hall to cleanse, the guest-room to garnish. who war would wage me with warriors-friends, and threat me with horrors. but for pressure of peril, some princes thane. sorrows he wrought for the Scylding-Victors, from the longest-lived of the loathsome race, The liegemen were lusty; my life-days never. THE fall of his lord he was fain to requite, friend to the friendless, and forces sent. that was the fairest, mid folk of earth. With his host he besieged there what swords had left, the weary and wounded; woes he threatened. what sudden harryings. to his bright-built burg the Brisings necklace. we have heard, and what honor the athelings won! on the place of his balefire a barrow high. to the high-built hall, those hardy-minded. with four such gifts, so fashioned with gold. and got a firm hold. Each lesson involves close language analysis, creative writing activities, historical context research and lots of knowledge retrieval quizzes & tier 2/3 vocabulary. and neer could the princeapproach his throne. in his earth-hall waiting the end of the world, the chambered treasure, when chance allowed me, (and my path was made in no pleasant wise), such heap from the hoard as hands could bear. the two contenders crashed through the building. THEN the baleful fiend its fire belched out, and bright homes burned. downfall of demons; up-dove through the flood. what time, in his daring, dangers he sought. Beowulf (1000) The Beowulf Poet Mighty and canny, Hygelacs kinsman was keenly watching for the first move the monster would make. the splendid leader. that amid the Scyldings a scathing monster, so the Wise-and-Bravemay worst his foes, , he shall suffer in sorrow while stands in place. So owned and enjoyed it. . Themselves had seen me from slaughter come. that lordly building, and long it bode so. he gave to the king. when once had been traced the trail of the fiend. Not first time this, For he bore not in mind, the bairn of Ecglaf. a God-cursed scream and strain of catastrophe, but forbears to boast oer this battling-flyer. For I heard of few heroes, in heartier mood. Then, over the ale, on this heirloom gazing. Beowulf is a poem that was written in old English around 1,000 years ago by an anonymous poet and is believed to be one of the most important pieces of English literature there is. the friendless wight! There grasped me firm. his bairn and his bride: so he bent him again, old, to his earth-walls. How the Fire Dragon warred with the Goth folk 50 IX. or endure those deeps,for the dragons flame. Nor did the creature keep him waiting but struck where to send your competition resource pack if you are eligible to take part in the competition. No good hawk now. The hand lies low. of his work in the world. , His glance too fell on a gold-wove banner. Up stood then with shield the sturdy champion. he bore with him over the beaker-of-waves. bed in the bowers,when that bale was shown, the hall-thaneshate. treasure at banquet: there towered the hall, clear song of the singer. dear-bought treasure! that blazing serpent. the royal riches, nor recks of his forebear. Set in Scandinavia and dealing with a warrior culture and its heroic code of honour, the poem tells the story of the valiant deeds of the courageous prince Beowulf. Beowulf This KS2 Kennings Lesson Teaching Pack is a great way to teach students all about the topic. showed on his shoulder, and sinews cracked. or 'scop' (pronounced 'shop'). that as the pair struggled, mead-benches were smashed that wit could prompt in their wisest men. that war-horns blast. Beowulfs quest. of buildings the best, in brand-waves melted, that gift-throne of Geats. strife hand to hand, and had helmets cloven. Beowulf spake, his breastplate gleamed, have I gained in youth! They praised his earlship, his acts of prowess. where sons of the Frisians were sure to be. though one of them bought it with blood of his heart, At morn, I heard, was the murderer killed. flashing with fretwork. I will reward thee, for waging this fight, with winding gold, if thou winnest back.. First time, this. to bide and bear, that his bairn so young, of the heir gone elsewhere;another he hopes not, as ward for his wealth, now the one has found. that him no blade of the brave could touch. on the breast of the boat, the breaker-of-rings, by the mast the mighty one. doomed mens fighting-gear. But battle-death seized. could he float afar oer the flood of waves. had passed a plenty, through perils dire, with daring deeds, till this day was come. gold-friend of Geats. had the valiant Geat his vaunt made good. went, welling with tears, the wonder to view. Beowulf In this lesson, we will learn about the origins of the Old English Epic poem Beowulf, and examine why it is still so important today. the gold-friend of men. he bade make ready. when the folk of Geats for the first time sought. for their heros passing his hearth-companions: to his kin the kindest, keenest for praise. the gem gleamed bright on the breast of the queen. most baneful of burdens and bales of the night. mournful he looked on those men unloved:. lord of the Geats, against the loathed-one; felt fear of his foe, though fierce their mood. The leader then, by thy life, besought me, (sad was his soul) in the sea-waves coil. bade him fare with the gifts to his folk beloved. deftly they doffed: now drowsed the mere. his fathers offspring: outlawed he fled. LO, praise of the prowess of people-kings. death-fall of Danes, as was due and right. The craft sped on. What a deal hast uttered, dear my Unferth. But I pass from that. With haste in the hall, by highest order. done to death and dragged on the headland. Now our folk may look, to Frisian and Frank the fall of the king. . and save her life when the liegemen saw her. hosts to our heart: thou hast harbored us well. THEN sank they to sleep. for the warriors wayfaring wise men mourned. his own dear liege laid low with an arrow. heedful of high deeds, Hygelacs kinsman; flung away fretted sword, featly jewelled. Long while of the day, Soon found the fiend who the flood-domain. Beowulf is a fearless hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother and a fire-breathing dragon. In truth, the Geats prince gladly trusted, helmet from head; to his henchman gave, . at his own good will, and the ensign took, brightest of beacons. since athelings all, through the earls great prowess. Lo, sudden the shift! cheered the young clansmen, clasps of gold, to earls in turn, the ale-cup tendered, . so that marked with sin the man should be. came through the high hall Haereths daughter. Not late the respite; firm in his guilt, of the feud and crime. To that mighty-one come we on mickle errand, to the lord of the Danes; nor deem I right, that aught be hidden. Alive was he still, still wielding his wits. Through store of struggles I strove in youth. Wyrd they knew not, They bared the bench-boards; abroad they spread, in danger of doom lay down in the hall. in the presence of Healfdenes head-of-armies. hoard-guard for heroes, that hard fight repaid, with steeds and treasures contemned by none. oer war-steeds and weapons: wished him joy of them. things as he would have seen around him in England every day. For that grim strife gave the Geatish lord, in land and linked rings; nor at less price reckoned. Registration takes a minute or two. shield-fighter sturdy, for sleeping yearned. Beowulf is my name. Now to thee, my prince, I proffer them all. No wish shall fail thee, if thou bidest the battle with bold-won life.. Everyone felt it For Wyrd hath swept them, This word was the last which the wise old man, of balefire he chose. Grendel in days long gone they named him. their misery moaned they, their masters death. foam-necked it floated forth oer the waves. such hardy heroes, such hall-thanes, found! with grimmest gripe. that fated-ones flesh: to floor she sank. wound with wires, kept ward oer the head. uncle and nephew, true each to the other one. Bade then the hardy-one Hrunting be brought. Who is the original author of Beowulf? It was written in England some time between the 8th and the early 11th century. The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the Beowulf poet. Was Beowulf written by a man? Men of my folk for that feud had vengeance. with struggle spent, and unspan his helmet. Now God be thanked, which we fought on the field where full too many. He first was slain. Stout by the stone-way his shield he raised. there was any power or person upon earth Din filled the room; the Danes were bereft. Who is Beowulf? I pray you, though, tell, the warriors leader his word-hoard unlocked:. An important reading comprehension skill within KS2 is for pupils to infer characters' thoughts and feelings through an author's use of dialogue. Then on the strand, with steeds and treasure, and armor their roomy and ring-dight ship, mounted with gold; on the mead-bench since. peoples peace-bringer, passed through the hall. were as battle-bold as thy boast is loud! his heart-waves stilled. such words of mildness as man should use. Few words he spake: Now hold thou, earth, since heroes may not, what earls have owned! by word and by work, that well I may serve thee. it had revelled by night, and anon come back, seeking its den; now in deaths sure clutch. that sin-flecked being. And little they mourned. reached the guests as he rode to greet them; but Welcome! he called to that Weder clan. for long time lord of the land of Scyldings; to daring Heoroweard, dear as he was to him, his harness of battle. with bright-gold helmet, breastplate, and ring. Then hied that troop where the herald led them. This verse I have said for thee. sovrans daughter: three steeds he added. he was now in some hall, he knew not which, nor through the roof could reach him ever. Almighty they knew not, to fiery embraces; nor favor nor change. what fate might come, and I cared for mine own; From the Ruler-of-Man no wrath shall seize me. where he lay on the bed, he was bearing in Here find thy lesson! That edge was not useless, the wrathful prince! Grendels head, where the henchmen were drinking. out of either folk: their flower was gone. in the doom of the Lord whom death shall take. and the gleam of it lightened oer lands afar. It fell, as he ordered. who had hoped of him help from harm and bale. with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured. by kinsmans deed, was the death-bed strewn. no farest of falchions fashioned on earth. She greeted the Geats lord, God she thanked. Slack and shiftless the strong men deemed him, to the warrior honored, for all his woes. it was handsomely structured, a sturdy frame In swimming he topped thee. stalwart and stately. and gorged on him in lumps, leaving the body on the face of the earth. their sovran king. Beowulf tells the story of how the monster Grendel terrorises a Danish stronghold until the Swedish Beowulf arrives. On fierce-heart Finn there fell likewise. murdered, and fain of them more had killed, and the mansbrave mood. 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