Sir Gawain and the Green Knight plus introduction to Arthur.

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

King Arthur?

Watch the following video for an introduction of Arthur and his knights of the round table. 

Lesson aims:

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- Learn the basics about king Arthur and the Knights of the round table. 

- Learn  about chivalry

- Hear about the first adventures of Sir Gawain

- note taking, writing, speaking

What is the title of the book that Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote that centered around King Arthur?

1. The History of the Kings of Britain
2. The History of King Arthur
3. The History of Excalibur
4. The History of the Military of Britain in the Middle Ages

What is the historical context in which stories about Arthur first began to be told?

1. The Norman Conquest
2. The Viking invasions of Britain
3. The introduction of Christianity in Britain
4. The Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain

Why is Chrétien de Troyes important to the development of the Arthurian legends?

1. He lived in Arthur’s time
2. He was the first to tell the story of Merlin
3. He introduced courtly love and individual knightly quests into the legends
4. He told the story of how Arthur died

An important feature of Arthurian Legend is the concept of Chivalry. 

In the next minutes, go online and find the answers to the following questions. Try to remember the most important aspects (keywords: max 5) and answer the following slides

1. What is chivalry "chivalry code" "medieval"

2. What are the most important rules of chivalry. 

Chivalry

rules of chivalry

Watch the video for the legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 

Take notes to answer questions later! Keyword, story line, names

When does the story begin?

1. Christmas Eve
2. Christmas Day
3. New Year's Eve
4. New Year's Day

A huge green knight enters the castle and challenges the knights. What is the challenge?

In your own words.... at Camelot: why was it not as much a sacrifice for Gawain as looked at first sight?

Writing Paper or Word

A: Write a summary (150 words) of the story of Sir Gawain

B: 

- Explain in what way Sir Gawain uphold the values of Chivalry

- Explain in what aspect he essentially fails…

The green garter

- a little risqué, perhaps?

- superstition?

- how did it work for Gawain?

- silly business? watch and learn!

Speaking

Exchange your stories . 

First A then B

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