This document provides context and instructions for a lesson on storytelling using the epic poem Beowulf. It includes: - An introduction on oral storytelling traditions and the origins of Beowulf as an oral poem. - Instructions for students to watch a video clip about Beowulf and take notes using guiding questions. - A discussion of what makes a good storyteller and creating success criteria as a class. - An activity where students re-read the opening of Beowulf and sequence story events. - Options for students to retell or act out the opening through storyboarding or freeze frames with narration.