Watch the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight told in six short video clips.
It is Christmas at Camelot and King Arthur and his court are celebrating. But the festivities are about to be interrupted鈥
1. At the court of King Arthur. video
Christmas is being celebrated at Camelot but the festivities are about to be interrupted...
2. The Green Knight's challenge. video
Gawain accepts the Green Knight's unusual challenge and must deliver the first blow.
3. At the castle of Sir Bercilak. video
After a long and dangerous journey Gawain finally arrives at a mysterious castle.
4. The exchange of gifts. video
Gawain is entertained by Lady Bercilak and accepts a green belt from her as a gift.
5. At the Green Chapel. video
Gawain arrives at the Green Chapel to fulfil his bargain with the Green Knight.
6. Gawain returns to Camelot. video
Gawain returns to Camelot to give a true account of his challenge to the court.
Meet the characters. image
Find out about the main characters from the story.
Put the key events of the story in the correct order.
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Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS2, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First and Second Level in Scotland.
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