Dear parents,

As before, we have below a selection of activities related to what we would have been learning had

we been in school this week. You are very welcome to pick and choose a learning path for your child

which may include these activities.

People are still unsure today whether King Arthur existed or not as there are records

written about him but some stories have become fictional. Read the story of King Arthur

and the Sword in the Stone attached. Highlight the information you think may have been

true in one colour and the information you think is fictional in another colour. What do you

think? King Arthur: Fact or Fiction?

For our Leaver’s Assembly we need to start thinking of some our favourite memories of

our time at school. It’s hard to think of memories so here are some questions that may

point you in the right direction:

Are there any school trips that were really memorable?

Have you got a fun memory with a particular teacher in your time at school?

Has there been a topic you have really enjoyed or an innovate task that was fun (in any

year)?

Do you remember any funny moments with your friends?

You must be able to remember Mr Storey saying something silly?

Can you re-tell the story of

King Arthur and the Sword in

the Stone in the form of a

comic strip? Draw pictures

with captions underneath and

speech/thought bubbles to

show characters thoughts and

feelings.

Read through the extract ‘The Legend of King Arthur’ poem, written by Thomas Percy

(1729–1811). Look at the parts that you understand and which you find difficult (highlight

those). Read and analyse the text and try to translate a verse or two verse into modern-

day English.

For example:

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Look at the King Arthur Reading Comprehension attached. Read and complete it in full

sentences and see what else you can find out about him in the process!

Of Brutus' blood, in Brittaine borne,

King Arthur I am to name;

Through Christendome around the world

Well knowne is my worthy fame.

I am related to Brutus and born in

Britain,

King Arthur is my name;

Through Christians around the

world

Lots of people know my fame.

Can you design a piece of jewellery, medallion or even a poster with these Gods and

Goddesses?

The Legend of the Sword in the Stone

The truth about King Arthur is hard to work

out. Various sources throughout history have

mentioned this legendary king. His name

appears in monks’ written accounts,

historical records and writings hundreds of

years after he lived. However, fact and

fiction appear to have been combined. It is

unlikely anyone will ever know the whole

truth about King Arthur, and whether he

even existed at all.

Here is one story about the legendary king, but is it fact, fiction or both?

Merlin frowned as he gazed at the newborn baby. In return, the baby smiled and

gurgled at the magician. Merlin’s frown instantly melted away. He gently stroked

The Anglo-Saxons created beautiful, highly intricate jewellery, such as beaded necklaces,

pendants, rings, brooches and other items in gold, silver, bronze and copper. You can small

Anglo-Saxon charms by rolling and cutting air-drying, playdough or coloured clay. Thread

your charms onto a cord along with other materials such as glass, wood, shell or bone beads

to create a personalised necklace. You will need help to make the holes!

the baby’s soft hair and vowed to protect the future King of England resting in

his arms.

“No one can know this baby is Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon and rightful heir

to the throne,” Merlin mumbled to himself. “He must stay hidden, until the time

comes for him to claim his rightful place.”

With that, the wise magician placed Arthur in the car of Sir Ector, a nobleman.

Sir Ector feebly argued that it was not his job to look after an abandoned child,

but knew better than to disobey the powerful Merlin. Sir Ector dutifully agreed

to raise Arthur as his own, never knowing that the child was King Uther’s son.

“I’ve hidden Arthur, so he is safe now,” Merlin later explained to the King Uther.

“One day, he will need to fulfil his duty as king. I will set a sword into a stone, and

only Arthur will be able to withdraw it. When he pulls the sword from the stone,

he will become king.”

Several years later, the great King Uther died and the country was left without

a king. All the Lords in the land fought over who would claim the throne. Legend

of the stone spread far and wide. Knights, lords and noblemen believed they would

be crowned leader if they could the sword from the stone. However, none of them

succeeded. The sword stubbornly refused to move for even the strongest of men,

and patiently awaited its true king.

As Arthur grew older, he learnt the legend of the sword in the stone. He knew he

would never be strong enough to release the sword. His bony arms and skinny legs

were no match for the strong, broad men who has previously tried to release the

sword. However, intrigued by the challenge, he wanted a fair chance. Most people

had grown bored with the legend, but were always curious to witness anyone new

who dared to try. Those who has already failed the challenge scorned Arthur and

laughed cruelly. Arthur was unconcerned by the taunts and mustered all of his

strength. An inscription on the stone read “Whoever pulls this sword from the

stone is the true King of Britain.” Expecting to struggle and sweat, he was shocked

when he fell clumsily to the ground. The crowd that had formed fell deathly silent.

Their eyes were glued to Arthur’s hand. Confused by their reaction, Arthur

turned to see what they were staring at. There in his hand was the sword!

“Cheat!” screamed and enraged onlooker. “He must have cheated! How could such

a weak, young boy pull out the sword? Return the sword and let me have a go!” The

furious man ripped the sword from Arthur’s hand and placed it back in the stone.

Then, he pulled hard on the swords handle, but it remained in the stone’s grasp.

Another baffled onlooker stepped forward and he too

attempted to release the sword. Man after man tried, and

man after man failed.

Finally, an elderly woman who had noticed the look of

bewilderment on Arthur’s face, insisted he have another

go. Arthur approached the stone calmly. Deep inside, he

knew he could remove the sword again. Gently, but

confidently, Arthur grasped the sword’s handle and pulled

the sword into the air. The crowd were again shocked, but

then bowed to their new king.

Arthur went on to become a brave and remarkable king for many years and his

knights respected him. The country had remained without a king for many years

and at last it had a worthy leader.