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Learning Objectives

Reading

Grammar

Imperfect Past Tense

Narrative Characters

Vocabulary

Task

summon, grandiose, realm, concern

Question

Teacher Tips

Ruthless Rulers

Level 8 Unit 4 Lesson 1

Interview

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Very Punny

The fifth month of the year

May

A feeling of distress

dismay

Listening

What kind of goverment does Cathy want? What does she say are the benefits of this type of government?

Grammar

Imperfect Past

was/were + present participle He was working as a doctor for 12 years.

We were playing in that orchestra for over a decade.

I was living in that house from 1995 to 2022.

Imperfect Past

rule

work

Feels Like Forever

I was reading your book every night for three months.

I was writing that story for five years!

Reading

Prereading

What duties does a king have?

Poor King Arthur

summon

His father never used to have time for boating or picnics in the park. So now there would be no time for him to have fun, either. Today he woke up and it was his first day as king! “I must be a strong king,” he muttered as he got up to get dressed.

Arthur woke up and lay in the bright sun streaming through his gigantic window, thinking about a peaceful day on the lake. He would summon his friend, Peter to go out on the boat with him and they would - He sat up suddenly and gripped the bed. He wasn't a prince anymore.

Poor King Arthur

grandiose

It was the chair where his father would sit every time he had an important decision to make. It was much bigger and more luxurious than the small chair Arthur used to sit in as a prince.

Shortly after a full, delicious breakfast, Arthur met with his advisors in the throne room. He perched on his new throne and thought about how big and grandiose it was. A solid marble seat that glistened blue and green from the light of the fire.

Poor King Arthur

realm

Arthur frowned while he debated what to do. “If we don’t have any money from taxes, the kingdom won’t be able to do anything. Send a collector into the region and put any farmer who can’t pay into jail. Then charge them double taxes for next year.”

“Your majesty,” the top advisor said. “There is still a severe food shortage in the south part of the realm. The crops were terrible this year, due to drought, and there have been many fires. The people that work on the farms haven’t made any profits this year, and won’t be able to pay any taxes.

Poor King Arthur

concern

“Only because you are male. I’m older and I’ve been paying attention to how our father ruled for many years. He was always lenient in years with bad crops.” Arthur stared at his older sister and wondered if she was right. In the end he said, “I have to be a strong King.”

“Do you really think that is a good idea?” A tall, regal looking woman with sharp, intelligent eyes had entered the room. “How is being in jail going to help people get money to pay taxes?” “Well, that’s not really your concern, sister. I am the King now, not you.”

Comprehension

What does Arthur think about his new throne?

What is the biggest problem in the realm?

How does his sister feel about Arthur’s idea?

What has changed in Arthur’s life?

It is small and uncomfortable.

He has become a king.

There are no taxes.

She agrees with Arthur.

She thinks Arthur should be more strict.

He has become a prince.

The farmers are lazy.

It is as hot as fire.

She thinks Arthur should be more lenient.

He has learned how to swim.

There is a shortage of food.

It is as cold as ice.

It is better than the chair he used as a prince.

He has found a sister.

The farmers don't want to work.

She thinks Arthur made a good decision.

Check

Characters

What do we know about the sister?

What do we know about Arthur?

Vocabulary

Matching

ask someone to come to you

summon

grandiose

large and elegant

concern

the area in the kingdom

realm

worry

Two Truths and a Lie

King Henry VIII had six wives.

King Charles III has nine children.

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British Monarch of all time

Word Work

Many companies charge a service when you buy things online. Having a child is a huge . They constantly need new clothes and food and shoes. Can you tell me the of this sweater? I hope it’s not too expensive. This store only me five dollars for their hand-made fudge.

charged

expense

fee

price

Practice

Question

I wonder

Maybe . . .

or

or

Extension

Listen to the podcast: 0:00 - 4:14 Why did the king send his children to the farm?

Exit Interview

Why is it important to think about the characters in a story?

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