Arthur, Lady G. & Co.!

Get ready

1

Read the question: "Why are we still fascinated by medieval legends?". Match these words from the question above to their synonyms.

2

Complete the text with these words.

In the Middle Ages, people loved

about brave knights and great

. Now, although the knights all died long

, many people are still

by these legends. Even

, in films, TV shows and video games, these heroes represent great values, like honour,

, and loyalty.

3

Brainstorm from the title of the chapter.

4

Check with this table what you already know.

Observe and listen

1

Label these parts of the picture.

a

b

c

d

e

A dying knight

The poem

The illuminated "S"

A duel

King Arthur

2

Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer.


a) La Morte d’Arthur is a (poem / film / tapestry).
b) It was written by (Alberto Sangorski / King Arthur / Alfred Tennyson).
c) The story is about King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the knights of the Round Table. (Right / Wrong).
d) This type of text is called (a fascinated manuscript /  an illuminated manuscript).

3

The illuminated ‘S’ is the first letter of the poem. The letter ‘S’ also begins many words you can use in this chapter. Brainstorm words in these categories to fill in the table.

Let’s have fun

1

Listen to the audio and pick out the words in the poem that contain the sound /ɑɪ/.

Horribles Histories, “I’m a knight”

I’m a knight, I’m a knight and I’m a knight
And our only aim in life is to fi ght I’m a knight,
I’m a knight and I’m a knight
We are fighters and our armour’s always tight
And these swords aren’t light!

2

When your armour is tight, you say “Aiii!!” Practice this poem, exaggerating the /ɑɪ/ sound like this.