King Arthur The Sword in the Stone by

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone by Hudson Talbott Feature Menu Introducing the Selection Literary Focus: Legends

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone by Hudson Talbott

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone by Hudson Talbott “WHOSO PULLETH OUT THIS SWORD FROM THIS STONE AND ANVIL IS RIGHTWISE KING BORN OF ENGLAND. ”

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone by Hudson Talbott England is in chaos. Knights roam the countryside, looting and burning. No one is safe. England needs a King. And Merlin has a plan.

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone by Hudson Talbott But can a young orphan boy become king? Will the knights of England follow a lowly squire? [End of Section]

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone Literary Focus: Legends As you read “King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone, ” you will be asked to analyze legends. A legend is a very old story, passed down from one generation to the next, which usually has some connection to a real historical person or event.

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone Literary Focus: Legends combine historical facts with made-up events, which are often fantastic. Benjamin Franklin George Washington Robin Hood Pocahontas Do you know any legends about these people?

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone Literary Focus: Legends King Arthur is probably the most famous hero of legend in Western literature. Perhaps he represents the leader who will return someday, in time of darkness and need, to save his people. [End of Section]

King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone • Please return to class and read the story. (Pages 793 -808 • Using complete sentences, please complete the Reading Check. (a-e) • Complete Thinking Critically #2 Hero’s Story/Arthur’s Story Chart.