Literature New

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo
• Leerjaar 3,4

Welcome class!

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

Programme

• Lesson aims and outcomes
• Pre-watching: introduce the topic
• During watching: The Green Knight clips 1-2
• Post-watching: writing activity
• Exit ticket: Evaluate/close lesson

 Lesson aims:

PERSONAL AIM:

By the end of this lesson, learners can identify at least six character traits and name 1 character trait for themselves to sum up their behaviour and reputation.

LANUAGE AIM:

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to use at least six adjectives or the derived noun to describe Sir Gawain's character and 1 adjective/noun to describe themselves by writing four to five sentences about their chosen character trait and behaviour.

Outcomes

By the end of this lesson learners will be able to:

1. Predict and list at least four character traits they think will suit Sir Gawain and write the correct noun with it.
2. List 6 words they heard that say something about the behaviour of Sir Gawain by using either nouns or adjectives or vice versa and try to predict the course of the story.
   
3. Think critically about their own behaviour and their reputation by writing at least 4 to 5 sentences about themselves and sharing that with a fellow classmate
4. Evaluate their own behaviour and reputation by naming 1 character trait to sum op themselves

A knight's tale

What do you know about knights and their behaviour?

Introduction

Take a look at the school/class rules

What behaviour does the school and your teacher expect from you as a student?

Discuss in pairs...

Pre-task

Look at the ''Character Traits Shortlist''

What 4 character traits do you think will suit Sir Gawain?

Complete the shortlist with the correct noun or adjective

Example: Noble (adjective) - Nobility (noun)

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Why do you think The Green Knight wants to challenge King Arthur and his knights?

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What is Pride and Humility?
Which of the characteristics do you recognise more in Sir Gawain?

Why is Gawain accepting the challenge instead of King Arthur? What does this say of him?

During Task

Write 6 words you heard in the video's that say something about the behaviour of Sir Gawain.

Sir Gawain

How do you think the story continues?

Write a possible story

Post Task

In pairs think about what people ( your parents, your teacher, your friends...) think of you.

Write 4 to 5 sentences and share with your fellow classmate

What do you think of each other?

Is it the same? 

Exit ticket

What about yourself?

Name 1 character trait that describes you? 

Thank you class!