KIng Arthur activity development

KING ARTHUR


ACTIVITIES
Purpose for reading:
To become familiar with literary and historical facts about one of Britain‘s most important legend.
Pre reading
I. Background Knowledge
 Are you familiar with English historical legends? (Answers will vary)
 Have you seen any film or documentary on British legends? (Answers will vary)
 Do you know who King Arthur was? (Answers will vary)
 Are you familiar with medieval life? (Answers will vary)
 What is a knight? (An armored warrior on horse back from from the Middle Ages)
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFKYBDT9dGc
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II. Make a prediction( Look for pictures or word clues in the tale)
T F
1. The Youth Kilhuch came to King Arthur‘s Court to ask for a big favor. X
2. King Arthur‘s Court is a castle. X
3. The Youth Kilhuch is a mean person X
4. This tale is a romantic story X
5. This story takes place in France X
6. This is an action story X
7. The youth is King Arthur‘s Son X
8. The Youh Kilhuch is a Knight X
9. King Arthur is sick X
10. King Arhur is single X






While reading
I. Main Ideas
1.What is the main idea of the text? 4. In the following paragraphs
A. Medieval customs the central point is:
B. Kilhuch´s mother A. Olwen´s description
C. Hunting B. Hunting pigs
D. The youth Kilhunch´s favor for King Arthur. C. Kilhunch´s early life
and mission.
2. The 1rst paragraph is a description of : D. Child bearing
A. British landscape
B. Youth Kilhuch´s armor and animals. 5. The last 2 paragraphs are
C King Arthur‘s castle about :
D Gold coins A. Queen Gwenhuivar
B. Kilhuch´s boon to King 3. What is the argument in the 2nd paragraph? Arthur
A. The plea of Kilhuch to the porter to see King Arhur. C. Cutting hair in the
B. The revelry in the Palace middle ages.
C. The types of food in the Palace D. King Arthur´s warriors.
D. The porter‘s gate

II. Answer the following questions regarding this text:

1.Who was “Kilhuch”? ( The young man that wanted to marry the Maiden Olwen)
2. Where did he go? ( He went to King Arthur´s Castle to ask for a favor)
3. What “boon” did he asked King Arthur? ( He wanted his help to get Olwen )
4. In what consisted his Quest? ( To obtain Olwen for marriage)
5. Who was “Olwen”?(The daughter of the chief of the giants)
6.Was Kilhuch in love? ( Yes)
7.What was his relation to King Arthur? (His cousin)
8. Do you think to ask for King Arthur‘s support was the right thing to do?(Answers will
vary).
9. Do you think this text is historical or legendary? ( Legendary)
10.What is your opinion on the customs of those times ? are they appliable today?
(Answers will vary).









III. Match the different words

1. King Arthur- d a. Would not let Kilhuch see King Arthur
2. Knight- g b. A journey to acomplish a mission
3. Quest-b c. Became wild and soon died.
4. Revalry-i d. King in Britain
5. Cousin-h e. A special favor
6. Porter- a f. An important weapon in the Middle Ages.
7. Olwen- j g. An armored warrior of Medieval times.
8. Kilhuch‘s mother -c h. Kilhuch ‘s relation to King Arthur.
9. Boon-e i. A noisy feast
10. Sword-f j. Kilhuch was in love with….



Post reading

I. Vocabulary


 Court- Swine-
 Stirrups- swineherd-
 Hoofs- Lull-
 Boon - Briar-
 Minstrels- Hounds-

Choose the correct alternative

1.The meaning of “Hounds” in this story is:
a) Chains b)Dogs c) Pigs
2. What is “Court” in the text?
a) Castle b) Trial c) Woods
3.The meaning of stirrups is:
a) pants b) supports riders foot c) horse
4. “Hoofs” in the text means:
a) horse`s foot b) sword c) shield
5. “Swine” in this tale is:
a) Grass b)Wind c) Pig




6. The meaning of swineherd in this text is:
a) Person who tends pigs b) vineyard c) house
7. The word “Boon” in this story means:
a) Food b) Ask a favour to a king c)kiss
8. What is “Briar”?
a) A wild rose b) Thief c) Lier
9. “Minstrel” in this tale is:
a) Town`s people b)Midieval singer c)Wine
10. To Lull in this story is to:
a) Calm b) Hit c) Make fun


II. Grammar

Put the verbs in past tense

1. Ride- Rode
2. Crown- Crowned
3. Dismount- Dismounted
4. Hunt- Hunted
5. Seek- Sought
6. Greetings- Greeted
7. Journey- Journied
8. Grow- Grew
9. Cut- Cutted
10. Crave- Crove

Which are irregular verbs? Rode,Seek, Grew,Crove