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A Prelude To Beowulf

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Young scholars study the literature and literary techniques of the early Middle Ages, thus preparing students to read Beowulf with an appreciation for its artistry and beauty. Young scholars solve online riddles, write riddles and study Anglo-Saxon poetry.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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