## Task 1: Beowulf

In this task you are going to focus on the old English epic poem Beowulf.

Assignment 1: The English language

Before learning more about the poem, you need to find out how medieval history has influenced the English language by watching these two short videos.

Mention two important historical events that influenced the English language.

Assignment 2: Alliteration

Now read the chapter about Beowulf in your Poems and Extracts reader.

What is 'alliteration' and what is its function?

Assignment 3: The story of Beowulf

Watch this classic animation of Beowulf:

What characterists of the Old English Period (see reader Bird's Eye View Periods) can you discover in this story?