Beowuld Introduction

Can you guess what an Epic Poem is?

• Is it a sad poem?

• Could it be a funny poem?

• Maybe a short poem?

• Or is it a long poem?

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Can you guess when the epic Beowulf manuscript was written? Here's a hint: It was around 1000 A.D.!

• Was it in 100 A.D.?

• Could it be 1000 A.D.?

• Maybe 1000 B.C.?

• Or was it 1001 A.D.?

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Time travel alert! Can you tell us when the exciting Anglo-Saxon Period took place?

• 444-1066

• 499-1066

• 449-1066

• 449-1666

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Ready for a time travel? Who were the Anglo-Saxons according to the history books?

• Adorable puppies?

• Traveling pilgrims?

• Mysterious pagans?

• Just plain poor folks?

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Let's dive into the world of Anglo-Saxon heroes! Can you tell me one of their key traits?

• • They were known for their generosity and friendship

• They were known to be enemies

• They were known to be disloyal

• They were known to be prideful

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Can you guess who Hrothgar is?

• Is he the King of the Dolls?

• Perhaps, the King of the Dogs?

• Could he be the King of the Dukes?

• Or is he the King of the Danes?

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Can you guess who Beowulf is?

• A brave Geat warrior

• A hardworking Geat worker

• A massive Geat whale

• A tiny Geat worm

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Can you guess who Grendel is?

• • Is it the moon?

• • Could it be the mother?

• • Maybe the monkey?

• • Or is it the monster?

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