Unit 5.6 Ireland 10 June (23/24)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Unit 5.4

Ireland

a lesson about 

'the green isle'

6 June

Today: Literature (5.6)

AIM:

• know the difference between a fairy tale and a folk tale and learn about 'The King of Ireland's Son.
• Check your knowledge of Theme 6

5.6 Literature

The King of Ireland's Son

(classic literature for children)

• 1914
• Padraic Colum: Irish writer & poet.
• New York City

Story about the eldest of the King's sons, his adventures. Trying to win the heart of Fedelma, daughter of an enchanter.

fairy tales    vs     folk tales

Location

Character

Appearance

beast

beautiful

castle

evil

fairy

giant

in front of a magic mirror

a land far, far away

magic carpet

old farmhouse

prince/princess

sad

strong

ugly

witch

Match the following words with their meanings.

1. brave

2. funny

3. kind

4. generous

5. chatty

6. neat

7. nasty

8. clever

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

is amusing

always talks a lot

cares about others

is not afraid of dangerous things

is good at learning things

is mean and unpleasant

shares things with others

is well organised

Match the following words with their meanings.

1. brave

2. funny

3. kind

4. generous

5. chatty

6. neat

7. nasty

8. clever

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

is amusing

always talks a lot

cares about others

is not afraid of dangerous things

is good at learning things

is mean and unpleasant

shares things with others

is well organised

fairy tales    vs     folk tales

SKILLS: listening & reading

Page 205 - 206 book.

Listen and read along...

TASK

• Read: The King of Ireland's Son (page 205/206)
  
• Exercises: 5 & 6 online!  (you don't have to discuss your  answers with a classmate)

finished? Study for the test, read in your book, work on your assignment...