5: At the Green Chapel
Gawain goes to the Green Chapel to receive the blow from the Green Knight.
However, Gawain receives merely a small nick on his neck - and the bargain is now complete. Then the Green Knight transforms into Sir Bercilak.
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.
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.
6. Gawain returns to Camelot. video
Gawain returns to Camelot to give a true account of his challenge to the court.
