Ready Steady Read Together
Beowulf: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which picture is the best match for the word 'lair'?
Link Me
Link the each word with its correct meaning:
1 enraged
A something that happens in stops and starts
2 fiend
B a mean orscary villain
Check
3 fitful
C twisting andsquirming in pain
Click if correct
4 writhed
D about to explode with anger
Which One's Right?
Locked in the vice of this grip, Grendel could not break free, and he knew at once he had met his match. The words vice of this grip show that Beowulf was very:
B strong
A determined
C brave
D faithful
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
Match Me
Match each word with its synonym:
advantage
steadfast
slaughter
triumph
A benefit
C loyal
D victory
B killing
Check
Click if correct
Speaking Spotlight
Character Monologue
Explore
Character Monologue
Beowulf's speech
Express yourself
Speak clearly
Practise first
Imagine the scene
Understand your character
Eye contact
Gesture
Be confident
Then perform
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
yearn
proclaimed
noble
cherish
gratitude
rafters
Explore
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
Let me read today's text
Explore
“Then God sent us this man, this hero amongst men, now here at my side, the noble Beowulf, and his companions,” proclaimed King Hrothgar. “Together they have achieved in one night what we had tried and failed to do in twelve long years of sorrow. What mother would not be proud to have such a son as this? What father does not yearn for a son like Beowulf? So Beowulf, best of men, from this moment on I cherish you as I would my own son. And as I promised before, I will give you anything you desire as a gift. Whatever it is will be too small a reward for your great service to us all.”
“Know also that your deeds will bring you more than riches. You will have my undying honour and gratitude and love, and that of all my people too. May Almighty God always grant you the success you enjoyed last night, wherever you go, whatever the fight, whoever the foe may be.”
And the cheering that followed this rang loud in the rafters of Heorot, and was only silenced when Beowulf himself began to speak. It was not at all in a proud or boasting tone – that was never his way.
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) It says in the text: What father does not yearn for a son like Beowulf? Circle the words which have the closest meaning to yearn:
to feel happy
to forget something
to want something
to try something
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
2) How long have King Hrothgar’s people been suffering due to Grendel?
“Then God sent us this man, this hero amongst men, now here at my side, the noble Beowulf, and his companions,” proclaimed King Hrothgar. “Together they have achieved in one night what we had tried and failed to do in twelve long years of sorrow. What mother would not be proud to have such a son as this?
RevealExtract
RevealText Marks
Practise & Apply
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
3) How was Beowulf rewarded for killing Grendel? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence gratitude and love, and that of all my people too
Text Mark Evidence - best of men - cherish you as I would my own son - cheering that followed rang loud
thankfulness of the king and his people
praise and honour from the king and his people
Text Mark Evidence may Almighty God always grant you the success you enjoyed last night
Text Mark Evidence anything you desire as a gift
blessing/prayer
a gift of his choosing
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
RevealEvidence & Answers
4) What is the main idea of King Hrothgar’s speech about Beowulf?
Tick one
A He says that Beowulf is the best warrior and invites him to live with his family.
B He tells everyone that Beowulf is ahero and praises him for his bravery.
C He talks about how Beowulf is a good friend and promises him a feast.
D He complains that Beowulf did not help sooner.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
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Ready Steady Read Together
Beowulf: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which picture is the best match for the word 'lair'?
Link Me
Link the each word with its correct meaning:
1 enraged
A something that happens in stops and starts
2 fiend
B a mean orscary villain
Check
3 fitful
C twisting andsquirming in pain
Click if correct
4 writhed
D about to explode with anger
Which One's Right?
Locked in the vice of this grip, Grendel could not break free, and he knew at once he had met his match. The words vice of this grip show that Beowulf was very:
B strong
A determined
C brave
D faithful
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
Match Me
Match each word with its synonym:
advantage
steadfast
slaughter
triumph
A benefit
C loyal
D victory
B killing
Check
Click if correct
Speaking Spotlight
Character Monologue
Explore
Character Monologue
Beowulf's speech
Express yourself
Speak clearly
Practise first
Imagine the scene
Understand your character
Eye contact
Gesture
Be confident
Then perform
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
yearn
proclaimed
noble
cherish
gratitude
rafters
Explore
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
Let me read today's text
Explore
“Then God sent us this man, this hero amongst men, now here at my side, the noble Beowulf, and his companions,” proclaimed King Hrothgar. “Together they have achieved in one night what we had tried and failed to do in twelve long years of sorrow. What mother would not be proud to have such a son as this? What father does not yearn for a son like Beowulf? So Beowulf, best of men, from this moment on I cherish you as I would my own son. And as I promised before, I will give you anything you desire as a gift. Whatever it is will be too small a reward for your great service to us all.” “Know also that your deeds will bring you more than riches. You will have my undying honour and gratitude and love, and that of all my people too. May Almighty God always grant you the success you enjoyed last night, wherever you go, whatever the fight, whoever the foe may be.” And the cheering that followed this rang loud in the rafters of Heorot, and was only silenced when Beowulf himself began to speak. It was not at all in a proud or boasting tone – that was never his way.
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) It says in the text: What father does not yearn for a son like Beowulf? Circle the words which have the closest meaning to yearn:
to feel happy
to forget something
to want something
to try something
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
2) How long have King Hrothgar’s people been suffering due to Grendel?
“Then God sent us this man, this hero amongst men, now here at my side, the noble Beowulf, and his companions,” proclaimed King Hrothgar. “Together they have achieved in one night what we had tried and failed to do in twelve long years of sorrow. What mother would not be proud to have such a son as this?
RevealExtract
RevealText Marks
Practise & Apply
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.
3) How was Beowulf rewarded for killing Grendel? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence gratitude and love, and that of all my people too
Text Mark Evidence - best of men - cherish you as I would my own son - cheering that followed rang loud
thankfulness of the king and his people
praise and honour from the king and his people
Text Mark Evidence may Almighty God always grant you the success you enjoyed last night
Text Mark Evidence anything you desire as a gift
blessing/prayer
a gift of his choosing
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
RevealEvidence & Answers
4) What is the main idea of King Hrothgar’s speech about Beowulf?
Tick one
A He says that Beowulf is the best warrior and invites him to live with his family.
B He tells everyone that Beowulf is ahero and praises him for his bravery.
C He talks about how Beowulf is a good friend and promises him a feast.
D He complains that Beowulf did not help sooner.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
discover new authors.
Reveal
Try books from writers you've never heard of to expand your horizons.
If you like this book, you might like...
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
From: Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo © 2013. Licensed under CLA. Do not share.