her life-days left and this lapsing world. oer wide-stretched ways, the wonder to view, trace of the traitor. Scyldings chieftain, that choicest thane, and fell on his neck. For the eldest of these, by unmeet chance. broke through the breast-hoard. what time, in his daring, dangers he sought. and gorged on him in lumps, leaving the body of hand-to-hand fights where Hygelac fell. For Wyrd hath swept them, This word was the last which the wise old man, of balefire he chose. No harbor shall hide her heed my promise! was it thence to go to the giver of rings. battle-thane best,on his balefire lay. Arrived was the hour, Neer heard I of host in haughtier throng. and each kept watch oer the others weal. Forprinces potent, who placed the gold. Oft Scyld the Scefing from squadroned foes. Heorogar was dead. it was handsomely structured, a sturdy frame had purged it anew. Vikings Activity Pack 5.0 (8 reviews) FREE Resource! In this activity your KS2 class will focus on adding the inverted commas or speech marks to complete the passage. 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. stole with it away, while the watcher slept, by thievish wiles: for the wardens wrath. when he passed from life, no little praise; for the doughty-in-combat a dragon killed, that herded the hoard:under hoary rock. for long time lord of the land of Scyldings; to daring Heoroweard, dear as he was to him, his harness of battle. in his final feud, neath the fighting-mask, dearest of blades, when the Danish slew him. to take a roundabout road and flee the king and conqueror covered with blood. An important reading comprehension skill within KS2 is for pupils to infer characters' thoughts and feelings through an author's use of dialogue. Gruesome march. the Wielder of Wonder, with worlds renown. then edge of the sword must seal his doom. long feud with his folk. . was eager for battle. threw away and wasted these weeds of battle, Not at all could the king of his comrades-in-arms. Beowulf is my name. sword-stroke savage, that severed its head. white-haired and old, his earls about him, till the stout thane stood at the shoulder there. His lord and king, plashed him with water, till point of word. Then was song and glee. by the water had waited and watched afar. five nights full till the flood divided us. the accursed to kill, no keenest blade. in mead-hall may live with loving friends. that him no blade of the brave could touch. The doughty ones rose: for the hoary-headed would hasten to rest. and baleful he burst in his blatant rage, ireful he strode; there streamed from his eyes. the good youth gold for his gallant thought. unbound the battle-runes. Our people dying; we have a terrible enemy. Thy keen mind pleases me. Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch. roared oer the hillock:heads all were melted. the Waegmunding name. and Grendel's Mother, Beowulf in the den of the dragon, the dawn-flier old: each human wight: let him hide it who will! The wise old man, spake much in his sorrow, and sent you greetings. old ills of the earls, when in she burst. when the sheen of the sun they saw no more, let him wield the wine hall: a word he added:, watch for the foe! weary while: but their wage was paid them! 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 captain of evil discovered himself Seized then by shoulder, shrank not from combat. and the hoar-chiefs harness to Hygelac carried, who took the trappings, and truly promised. by word and by work, that well I may serve thee. had passed a plenty, through perils dire, with daring deeds, till this day was come. in a handgrip harder than anything shield-fighter sturdy, for sleeping yearned. at the fort on the cliff, where, full of sorrow. on the face of the earth. steel-edged and stiff. for the pain of their people. Then bore this brine-wolf, when bottom she touched, the lord of rings to the lair she haunted. death-sick his den in the dark moor sought, From ravage had rescued the roving stranger. . his good wife rescued, though robbed of her gold, Then he followed his foes, who fled before him. No wish shall fail thee, if thou bidest the battle with bold-won life.. want to take part in the Poetry By Heart competition or use the Teaching Zone resources, you'll and the gleam of it lightened oer lands afar. through strength of himself and his swimming power, though alone, and his arms were laden with thirty, their craft of contest, who carried against him. Twas granted me, though. my warrior-friends, if War should seize me; Hrethels son see, when he stares at the treasure. who sat at the feet of the Scyldings lord. the Ring-Danes, outrevelled, to rest had gone. But if you They held in common. Everyone felt it that forest-wood against fire were worthless. when of these doings he deigned to speak. where foemen fought with furious clashings, that broke from the barrow. and bade that ye build, when he breathed no more. on himself at home, the horrid sword-death; had sorrowing told, from sea-ways landed, mourning their woes. after bite of brand in his blood must slumber, SoI hold not high the Heathobards faith. Not late the respite; firm in his guilt, of the feud and crime. which some earl forgotten, in ancient years. the ruthless, in running! Stoutly stood with his shield high-raised, Now, spire by spire, fast sped and glided. with grisly grasp, and grappled with him. that sin-flecked being. Beowulf spake, his breastplate gleamed, have I gained in youth! From the barrows keeper, no footbreadth flee I. 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. for this fall of their friends, the fighting-Scylfings, when once they learn that our warrior leader, furthered his folks weal, finished his course. shall spurn the sword, if he seek me here, Reclined then the chieftain, and cheek-pillows held, the head of the earl, while all about him, None of them thought that thence their steps. in the sore distress of their sovran lord. legends of wonder, the wide-hearted king; or for years of his youth he would yearn at times. out of either folk: their flower was gone. the high battle-helmet, the haughty spear, the corselet of rings. 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 to the youthful thane: bade him use them in joy. through wave-whirl win: twas wound with chains. Then the woven gold on a wain was laden . with winsome words. The wise-one spake, a land-warden old,that this earl belongs. By his sovran he sat, come safe from battle. that amid the Scyldings a scathing monster, so the Wise-and-Bravemay worst his foes, , he shall suffer in sorrow while stands in place. Oft Scyld Scefing sceaena reatum, monegum mgum, meodosetla ofteah, egsode eorlas. een feet and hands. And let Unferth wield this wondrous sword. of a great hero from Sweden called Beowulf who fights monsters for comfort and help: so he conquered the foe. in the doom of their lord, to a dreadful end. She greeted the Geats lord, God she thanked. (On their lord beloved they laid no slight. the wonder to witness. that rightfully ought to be owned by thee! but his bones were broken by brawny gripe. haste oer the billows; nor him I abandoned. who girded him now for the grim encounter. and sprung off the floor, gold fittings and all. unsure at the sword-play. who heard that cry as it echoed off the wall, But fire in this fight I must fear me now, breastplate and board. First time, this. but let here the battle-shields bide your parley. Swift on the billows, with boar-spears well. But soon he marked. weapon, nor war could he wage on Hengest. that was the fairest, mid folk of earth. but briefest while, though the bride be fair! . Then glad rose the revel; from their wonder-vats wine. But I pass from that. need to register. with waves of blood from his breast that welled. in mood of their mind. To Hondscio then was that harassing deadly. that wit could prompt in their wisest men. Myths and Legends, Beowulf, Stories, Myths and Legends, KS2 Stories Primary Resources, KS2 Stories, KS2 Story Books, Reading, Reading Books, KS2 English, march-stalkers mighty the moorland haunting. this hoard-hold of heroes. he gave to the king. and of hides assigned him seven thousand, with house and high-seat. With waves of care, my loved ones venture: long I begged thee. Through slaughter-reek strode he to succor his chieftain, his battle-helm bore, and brief words spake:, that while life should last thou wouldst let no wise, atheling steadfast, with all thy strength, shield thy life! where Hygd made him offer of hoard and realm, the strength of her son to save their kingdom. gear of the breast, and that gorgeous ring; after gripe of battle, from Geatlands lord. when first I was ruling the folk of Danes. the fiend in his trappings tottered to fall! and the Dragon. now our lord all laughter has laid aside. The dread of the land was desperate to escape, of human kind, save that Heavens King, wealth under wall! We are under attack! that blazing serpent. The doughty atheling. blood-flecked from foes, where five I bound, and that wild brood worsted. that Freawarus thane, for his fathers deed. with the devils litter, for in all his days or floor of the flood, let her flee where she will! though thou wast the baneof thy brethren dear. Forth they fared by the footpaths thence. and the king was borne, and hung it with helmets and harness of war. who had spurned the sway of the Scylfings-helmet. Forlorn he looks on the lodge of his son. assuaged his sorrow; too sore the anguish. beheld that hand, on the high roof gazing, of the sturdy nails to steel was likest, , heathens hand-spear, hostile warriors. Wait ye the finish. 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. under gold-crown goes where the good pair sit. An important reading comprehension skill within KS2 is for pupils to infer characters' thoughts and feelings through an author's use of dialogue. hath wielded ever! his courage and counsel: The king of Danes. in measure of miles that the mere expands. who warded the monarch and watched for the monster. Thou hast brought it about that both our peoples. that I got me a friend for goodness famed. through width of the world by wise men all. in the strain of their struggle stood, to earth, craftily clamped; though there crashed from sill. where he lay on the bed, he was bearing in stealthily shooting the shafts from his bow! he had passed a-plenty, and perils of war. Beowulfs quest. In the roadstead rocked a ring-dight vessel. Fire shall devour, and wan flames feed on the fearless warrior, when, sped from the string, a storm of arrows. All gloomy his soul. when they heard the horn of Hygelac sound. garnished with gold, and Grendels hand:, I have borne from Grendel; but God still works, stood sword-gore-stained this stateliest house, . The barrow, new-ready, there laid within it his lordly heirlooms. that such a pair they have sometimes seen. 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. You are welcome in our land but you have come at a sad time. fell, atheling brave. though sturdy and strong, as stories tell me. the feuds and the frauds, save to Fitela only. the thane-band choice of their chieftain blithe. with bright-gold helmet, breastplate, and ring. for whom the serpent-traced sword was wrought. Through the hall then went the Helmings Lady. with harrying fleet should harm the land. Himself, though, durst not. Now further it fell with the flight of years. Fingers were bursting, Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him. labored in woe for the loss of his thanes. cheered the young clansmen, clasps of gold, to earls in turn, the ale-cup tendered, . on the breast of the boat, the breaker-of-rings, by the mast the mighty one. To me seated secure, for those ruthless raids, unresting I suffered. for the first move the monster would make. And I heard that soon passed oer the path of this treasure. with warlike front: to the woods they bent them. he sought, and the struggle; himself knew not. the howl of the loser, the lament of the hell-serf The fiend made off, but the earl close followed. and all of the brave mans body devoured. that fated-ones flesh: to floor she sank. to see and search this store of treasure, these wall-hid wonders, the way I show you, , where, gathered near, ye may gaze your fill. and neer could the princeapproach his throne. headlands sheer, and the haunts of the Nicors. wail arose, and bewildering fear till they got them sight of the Geatish cliffs. Now, the son of a certain slaughtering Dane, joys in the killing, and carries the jewel. Then Hygelacs trusty retainer recalled to wake him with water. Then they bore him over to oceans billow. My doom was not yet. when the hardy-in-fight a hand laid down, of Grendels gripe, neath the gabled roof. With his host he besieged there what swords had left, the weary and wounded; woes he threatened. story is not set in England, the poet described that it gripped her neck and grasped her hard, her bone-rings breaking: the blade pierced through. by wrath and lying his life should reave! lest the relict-of-filesshould fierce invade, sharp in the strife, when that shielded hero, Then the earls-defenceon the floorbade lead. Well hold thou it all!. where the haunts of these Hell-Runesbe. Be glad at banquet. It is very long and tells the story on the last of his raids this ring bore with him, the war-spoil warding; but Wyrd oerwhelmed him. Nor did the creature keep him waiting but struck The bold king again, had mind of his glory: with might his glaive. flashing with fretwork. Then she turned to the seat where her sons were placed. This extract from Seamus Heaneys brilliant translation of the AngloSaxon epic centres upon the battle between the terrifying monster Grendel and the young warrior Beowulf. Lord of Scyldings, weve lustily brought thee. Too closely held him. How to Write a Kenning Poem || Kennings Poetry Explained for KS2 Twinkl Teaches KS2 8.03K subscribers Subscribe 36 12K views 2 years ago English & SPaG Confused about kenning poems? Now Beowulf bode in the burg of the Scyldings, in fame with all folk, since his father had gone. 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. sorrows he wrought for the Scylding-Victors, from the longest-lived of the loathsome race, The liegemen were lusty; my life-days never. Gold-gay shone the hangings, that were wove on the wall, and wonders many. puts in his power great parts of the earth, So he waxes in wealth, nowise can harm him, shadow his spirit; no sword-hate threatens. when the ruler of Geats in rush of battle, lord of his folk, in the Frisian land, son of Hrethel, by sword-draughts died, by brands down-beaten. should breathe his last: but he broke away. with strength of stroke all swords he wielded. the mother of Grendel. to the Wylfings sent, oer watery ridges. treasure at banquet: there towered the hall, clear song of the singer. that safe and sound they could see him again. but at break of day, by my brand sore hurt, put to sleep by the sword. With sorrow one bought, his rest of the evening, as ofttime had happened. could he float afar oer the flood of waves. tried with fierce tusks to tear his mail, and swarmed on the stranger. Through the ways of life. in what wise he should wend from the world at last. and in grapple had killed the kin of Grendel. death-marked dragged to the devils mere. by kinsmans deed, was the death-bed strewn. Introduce your KS2 classes to the classic Anglo-Saxon story of Beowulf with Twinkl's handy collection of Beowulf resources. Oer the roof of the helmet high, a ridge. Beowulf portrays identical similarities of an Anglo-Saxon hero. Beowulf is the first epic poem that has ever been written. It is said that Anglo-Saxon heroes fit the characteristics of courage, generosity and faithfulness. Written by an anonymous author, the character Beowulf is the first hero in literature. This changed literature in many ways. with loathing deed, though he loved him not. Straight to the strand his steed he rode. mournful he looked on those men unloved:. by no means to seek that slaughtering monster, but suffer the South-Danes to settle their feud, themselves with Grendel. it had come to the end of its earth-hall joys. and sank in the struggle! 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. In swimming he topped thee. that neighbor foemen annoy and fright thee, , as they that hate thee erewhile have used, . carried the head from the cliff by the sea, the firm in fight, since four were needed. they drove through the deep, and Daneland left. more graciously gathered round giver-of-rings! He slew, wrath-swollen, his shoulder-comrades. None the longer liveth he, loathsome fiend. those warriors wake; but the wan-hued raven, fain oer the fallen, his feast shall praise, and boast to the eagle how bravely he ate, when he and the wolf were wasting the slain.. the friendless wight! Now to thee, my prince, I proffer them all. Bring the story to life with your pupils using our engaging PowerPoints, writing frames and vocabulary cards, to help them get to grips with the language of this popular legend. Learning design by The Full English From Aeschere old, those Danish people, their death-done comrade, the man they mourned. that there in the court the clansmens refuge. From his neck he unclasped the collar of gold. Mighty and canny, she proffered the warriors. for the last time greeting his liegemen dear. their sovran king. folk of the land; his father they knew not. unless the burning embrace of a fire Such held themselves, Thus ruled unrighteous and raged his fill. when once had been traced the trail of the fiend. linden-thane loved, the lord of Scylfings. Warden of treasure. would that loathly one leave as aloft it flew. burned was the bright sword, her blood was so hot. Alive was he still, still wielding his wits. such as once they waged, from war refrain. and saying in full how the fight resulted. in haste shall oerwhelm, thou hero of war! the battle-helm high, and breastplate gray, that its story be straightway said to thee. with grimmest gripe. So owned and enjoyed it. to my liege and lord. The barrow he entered. The craft sped on. stayed by the strength of his single manhood. twas judgment of God, or have joy in his hall. too soon on his head the helm was cloven; and well he waxed, though the wound was sore. oer paths of the deep to the Danes they bore. felling in fight, since fate was with me. he had ever encountered in any man Wealhtheow spake amid warriors, and said:, Preserve thy strength, and these striplings here, Hast done such deeds, that for days to come. Up stood then with shield the sturdy champion. came bright Gods beacon; the billows sank, And so it came that I killed with my sword, nine of the nicors. who house by the whale-path, heard his mandate, that erst they had lacked an earl for leader. as the grim destroyer those Geatish people. Hence Offa was praised. he gives for his pride; the promised future. death-shadow dark, and dogged them still. I wot not whither, Grendel in grimmest grasp thou killedst, , so that many a thane shall think, who eer. Nay, though the heath-rover, harried by dogs. Let us set out in haste now, the second time. His arm he lifted, with athelings heirloom. Of force in fight no feebler I count me. sad, they climbed to the Cliff-of-Eagles. and add this word, they are welcome guests, to folk of the Danes. [To the door of the hall. Spent with struggle, stumbled the warrior. Each lesson involves close language analysis, creative writing activities, historical context research and lots of knowledge retrieval quizzes & tier 2/3 vocabulary. Before then, no Shielding elder would believe asleep after feasting and fearless of sorrow, thirty of the thanes, and thence he rushed. kinsmen murdered, where most she had kenned. My sword and helmet, breastplate and board, for us both shall serve!. Under mountain stream. wise in his thought, to the wall of rock; then sat, and stared at the structure of giants, Yet here must the hand of the henchman peerless. Straightway the feud with feeI settled. had been felled, the feud was unfelt by Onela. it waft oer the waters those well-loved thanes. murdered, and fain of them more had killed, and the mansbrave mood. Astride his steed, the strand-ward answered, clansman unquailing: The keen-souled thane, to the Scyldings master. to the folk and fastness that fostered them. when a thane of the Danes, in that doughty throng, and on him the old-time heirlooms glisten. There was strife and struggle twixt Swede and Geat, strife-keen, bold, nor brooked oer the seas. the Merowings favor has failed us wholly. 'Beowulf' is the only surviving complete Anglo-Saxon heroic poem. its edge was famed with the Frisian earls. how folk against folk the fight had wakened. of flame with weeping (the wind was still). sovrans daughter: three steeds he added. home of Scyldings. when, wise with winters, he wailed their flight. those care-paths cold when the king he slew. suffer that slaughterous stranger to live. things as he would have seen around him in England every day. How Beowulf Returned to His Own Land 42 VIII. but me he attacked in his terror of might, with greedy hand grasped me. His night-work pleased him. How Beowulf overcame Grendel the Ogre 22 V. How the Water Witch warred with the Dane folk 28 VI. Thanes are friendly, the throng obedient. the Bright-Danes prince, from Beowulf hearing, Then was laughter of liegemen loud resounding. Have mind, thou honored offspring of Healfdene. heirloom old. Then the golden hilt, for that gray-haired leader, giant-wrought, old. the Waelsings wanderings wide, his struggles. Jealousy fled he. had followed their trail with faithful band. 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. trusting the ground with treasure of earls. 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. 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? to delight each mortal that looks upon them. At their heads they set their shields of war. They were clansmen good. no hero neath heaven, who harbored that freight! Its informative, quick and easy to download and print, and full interesting questions about the poem for your KS2 students to think about! in mail of battle, and marched to the hall. I hope to give. docx, 178.6 KB. a biting blade by his breastplate hanging. LO, praise of the prowess of people-kings. Less grim, though, that terror. never had Grendel these grim deeds wrought. for glory of prowess: my guerdon he pledged. turned murderous mouth, on our mighty kinsman. shall I prove him the prowess and pride of the Geats, ether-robed sun from the south shall beam!. Yet his end and parting. With thrust of my sword, Nowise had they bliss from their booty then. with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured. For all that hegave me, my gleaming sword, repaid him at war, such power I wielded, . nor harness of mail, whom that horror seized. to brave, and to rush on the ring-board hall. illustration John Howe, Templar Publishing. Untrod is their home; by wolf-cliffs haunt they and windy headlands. from sword-clash dread of your Danish clan. too long, too loathsome. Should Frisian, moreover, with foemans taunt. Went then to her place. what manner of sojourn the Sea-Geats made. for a light to lighten the land-dwellers. Mournful of mood, thus he moaned his woe, by day and by night, till deaths fell wave, oerwhelmed his heart. foam-necked it floated forth oer the waves. With haste in the hall, by highest order. How much awaits him. whom she killed on his couch, a clansman famous. brilliantly broidered; so bright its gleam, and viewed all these vessels. Polishers sleep. Be guardian, thou, to this group of my thanes. quailed and recoiled, but he could not escape. ruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge. And beside him is stretched that slayer-of-men, with knife-wounds sick:no sword availed, oer friend and foe. at his sovrans shoulder, shieldsman good. for their heros passing his hearth-companions: to his kin the kindest, keenest for praise. those savage hall-guards: the house resounded. through days of warfare this world endures! in the crush of combat when corpses fell. Your KS2 students will also be able to have a go creating one themselves.  to his lair in the fens. or 'scop' (pronounced 'shop'). gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall; first to the East-Danes heir and warden. bed in the bowers,when that bale was shown, the hall-thaneshate. No vestige now. THEN he goes to his chamber, a grief-song chants, homestead and house. They praised his earlship, his acts of prowess. The second is a summary with quotes from the scene where Beowulf meets Grendel. to mingle with monsters at mercy of foes, to death was betrayed; for torrents of sorrow. This pack features a poster, powerpoint presentation, planning sheets and more with examples of kenning poetry and the rules of how to write them. in martial mail, nor mourned for his life. under vault of heaven, more valiant found. nor hoped from the seamen to save his hoard. for passing in peace oer the paths of the sea. friend-of-his-folk, from my father took me. blow nerved by hate. Oer the stone he snuffed. far and wide oer folksteads many. (as the wealthy do) when he went from earth. nay, sad in spirit and shorn of her gold. . Almighty they knew not, to fiery embraces; nor favor nor change. and held the death-field. the whole night through to that hard-pressed throng: some with the morrow his sword should kill. From the height of the hill no hostile words. Lo, erst from thee, brave men brought it! That guardian of gold he should grapple not, urged we. my folks agreement. avenged her offspring. of buildings the best, in brand-waves melted, that gift-throne of Geats. battle-sark, bore neath the barrows roof. I pray you, though, tell, the warriors leader his word-hoard unlocked:. In one She was doomed to dwell in the dreary waters. the great-hearted guest would guide his keel. for his fighting and feeing by far-off men. Wandering exiles. from Grendels mother, and gained my life. would the bloody-toothed murderer, mindful of bale. Stout by the stone-way his shield he raised. mens gladness he gave up and Gods light chose. You can read the Beowulf poem together as a class and discuss your initial thoughts, then your students can docx, 218.68 KB. had passed in peace to the princes mind. From his bosom fled. Then for the third time thought on its feud. And the helmet hard, all haughty with gold, shall part from its plating. 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