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King Arthur and his Knights

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the myths of King Arthur. They compare/contrast versions of the story, The Sword in the Stone, write a letter, identify and analyze characters, sequence events, and write observations and answer questions in a...
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Unit 3: King Arthur and the Round Table

For Teachers 4th Standards
Over four weeks, fourth graders study King Arthur and the Round Table, retold by Alice M. Hadfield. Fifteen lessons take pupils through each chapter, complete word work, and the writing process to draft paragraphs, sentences, dialogue,...
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The Legend of King Arthur

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore historical perspectives through literature. In this King Arthur lesson plan, students discover the attributes of dramatic monologue as they read selected literature. Students then discuss the legend of King Arthur and...
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Exploring Arthurian Legend

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the evolution of the King Arthur stories and analyze them as a window into the culture that preserved them. They trace the legends through their earliest versions through medieval and Victorian times and into...
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King Arthur: Man or Legend

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research the Legend of King Arthur. In this King Arthur lesson, students explore him as he is presented in stories, poems, and art. Students compare and contrast the real life of King Arthur versus the man in legends and...
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Arthur: The Once And Future King

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers work in groups to research tales of King Arthur, using primary sources. They present the major themes and symbols from these stories, and discuss how they still relevant in today's world. Use this lesson to...
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Castle Blue Eagle

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read the legend of King Arthur. They complete comprehension activities and research life in the Middle Ages. In groups, 6th graders complete several projects including making shields, crowns, and stained glass art designs.
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The Camelot Times: Writing a Newspaper

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create and publish a newspaper based on Arthurian literature and history. After completing a class read of "King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table," students work in groups to write an article based on their...
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Interactive
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The Once and Future King by T.H. White

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about White's The Once and Future King. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
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Idylls of the King - Essay Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
For this literature worksheet, learners respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Idylls of the King. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
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The Once and Future King by T.H. White

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Once and Future King. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Idylls of the King Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Freak the Mighty - Rodman Philbrick

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and examine the novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. A variety of assignments involving this novel is offered for the students to complete with higher order thinking skills.
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Exploring Arthurian Legend

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to track the growth of the King Arthur legend from the Dark Ages to its arrival on the silver screen.
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Worksheet
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Knights of the Round Table

For Students 4th - 6th
As an exploration of the Knights of the Round Table, this activity helps learners organize their information and check for understanding by using the comprehension questions. This packet would be a terrific supplement to a unit on this...
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Propaganda in Literature

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore propaganda. In this literature lesson plan, students read a written work and evaluate it for its propaganda value.
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Knighthood and Chivalry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Arthurian legends to determine the steps young men must take to become knights. After completing a series of academic tasks, students are dubbed "knights" in a classroom ceremony.
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Worksheet
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Camelot

For Students 9th - 12th
For this literature worksheet, students find the words that are related to Camelot and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
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Sherlock Holmes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literature worksheet, students find the words associated with the story of Sherlock Holmes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
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King Lear: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 11th - 12th
Some amusing commentary accompanies the answers to this interactive online quiz about Shakespeare's tragedy, which is on the syllabus for many high school seniors. The details in question range from fundamental to esoteric. Check content...
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Worksheet
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Edgar Allan Poe Stories Quiz

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
When given a short summary of one of Edgar Allan Poe's stories, can you choose the correct title? Try your best with this multiple-choice quiz covering nine different stories (one is actually a poem) by Poe.
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Archetypal Images and Polarities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is a rather esoteric resource that presents the archetypes found in “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” and would be appropriate for a college-level psychology or literature class, or as a teacher resource. Considered the “world’s oldest...
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The Pre-Raphaelite Artists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A study of pre-Raphaelite artists can lead to an exploration of art, literature, and history.
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"Sir Cumference and the First Round Table" by Cindy Neuschwander

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study geometric terms related to circles and solve the problem posed in the book.