I've used this introductory powerpoint presentation for the last five years or so in my British English classes to capture the historical and literary spirit of the time.
The unit's objectives are:
*Understand historical context and cultural influences of the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods
*Analyze characteristics of epics, medieval romances, and ballads
*Identify and analyze elements of Old English poetry
*Analyze imagery and figurative language
*Analyze methods authors use to introduce and