Legends of King Arthur
Lesson plans and other teaching resources

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Arthurian Legends
The 5 activities in this SCORE guide ask students to "examine the significant themes and make connections to current issues and their lives."

Arthuriana Pedagogy
Grade-level-specific resources for teaching about the Arthurian Legend are available by clicking on the "Pedagogy" link.

Exploring Arthurian Legend at EdSitement
Students use Web resources to explore historical and literary aspects of the King Arthur legends.

The Hero's Journey
An environment to explore the classic mythical story structure and to create your own stories. Adaptable to King Arthur's story.

I Got Friends in the Middle Ages, where Arthur rules and Guinevere chases ... Lancelot
"Through the study of the Arthurian legend [high school] students will gain insight into the foundations of many literary plots and cultural practices easily recognized in their time and apply that knowledge to become more culturally aware." This 39-page interdisciplinary unit plan requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

King Arthur
Several links to historical information.

King Arthur -- Romancing Politics
Historical and literary background and criticism. Follow links on the left for a variety of other resources.

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green
Introduction, daily outline, story-by-story study questions, and a creative project.

The Legend of King Arthur
Vocabulary, focus questions, additional links, classroom activities. Can be used with the Assignment Discovery video. This lesson emphasizes the dramatic monologue.

Legends -- King Arthur
This site provides links to "the cream of the many existing Arthurian sites."

Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory
This 29-page document addresses 188 vocabulary words drawn from the text. Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application required for access.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Tabloid Article
After reading and discussing the story, students write a tabloid-style article about it.

Tales of King Arthur
"Students will discover how historical events gradually merged with fantasy to create the colorful tales we enjoy today. They will read some of the more familiar stories, learn about the code of chivalry of the Round Table, ponder the symbolism of the Holy Grail, and then choose a favorite Arthurian character for a bit of role-playing."

Traits of Chivalry
Students become familiar with the traits of a chivalric hero, compare the traits with those of modern heroes, categorize them, and discuss.

Writing mythological monologues
Students research a god or goddess and present a monologue in character. Adaptable to Arthurian legend.