The Wonderteller: Exploring Marco Polo's Adventures
The Wonderteller: Exploring Marco Polo's Adventures
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The Wonderteller: Exploring Marco Polo's Adventures
What do you already know about Marco Polo and his travels?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will know who Marco Polo was, understand his travels in Lida Dijkstra's book 'De Wonderverteller', and explore why his stories still fascinate us.
Who Was Marco Polo?
Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer who travelled from Italy to China in the 13th century, recording his extraordinary adventures and stories.
Lida Dijkstra and Her Book
Lida Dijkstra retells Marco Polo’s travels in ‘De Wonderverteller’, using beautiful language to capture his wonder and curiosity.
Major Journeys and Discoveries
He brought back tales of distant lands, curious customs, and exotic animals, which amazed Europeans.
Polo’s journey took him along the Silk Road, meeting Mongol rulers and seeing new cultures.
Stories Collected
Travelling East
What Was the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was an ancient trade route connecting Europe and Asia. Marco Polo used it on his journey to China, encountering many wonders along the way.
Fact or Fiction?
Some of Marco Polo’s stories seemed unbelievable. Historians still debate which adventures actually happened and which may be exaggerated.
Reflection
Why do you think people still read the stories of Marco Polo? What can we learn from tales of adventure and discovery?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
