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Imperfect Past Tense

summon, grandiose, realm, concern

Learning Objectives

Task

Grammar

Vocabulary

Narrative Characters

Reading

Level 8 Unit 4 Lesson 1

Ruthless Rulers

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Interview

dismay

May

The fifth month of the year

A feeling of distress

Very Punny

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

Listening

Grammar

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

work

Imperfect Past

rule

I was writing that story for five years!

I was reading your book every night for three months.

Feels Like Forever

Reading

What duties does a king have?

Prereading

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.

summon

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.”

Poor King Arthur

She thinks Arthur should be more lenient.

She thinks Arthur made a good decision.

She thinks Arthur should be more strict.

She agrees with Arthur.

The farmers are lazy.

The farmers don't want to work.

There are no taxes.

There is a shortage of food.

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

It is as hot as fire.

It is as cold as ice.

It is small and uncomfortable.

He has become a king.

He has found a sister.

He has learned how to swim.

He has become a prince.

How does his sister feel about Arthur’s idea?

What is the biggest problem in the realm?

What does Arthur think about his new throne?

What has changed in Arthur’s life?

Comprehension

Check

What do we know about Arthur?

What do we know about the sister?

Characters

Vocabulary

realm

concern

grandiose

summon

Matching

worry

the area in the kingdom

large and elegant

ask someone to come to you

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

Two Truths and a Lie

King Charles III has nine children.

King Henry VIII had six wives.

price

fee

expense

charged

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.

Word Work

Practice

Question

or

or

I wonder

Maybe . . .

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

Extension

Exit Interview

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

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