Knights of the Round Table
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Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Conclusion

Introduction:
    You are the adult King Arthur and the time has come to establish your Round Table.  There are ELEVEN worthy knights who wish to sit at this table:  Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawaine, Sir Galahad, Sir Gareth, Sir Gaheris, Sir Bors, Sir Percival, Sir Lamorak, Sir Kay, Sir Bedivere, and Sir Tristan. You must decide where to place them at the round table.  The closer a knight sits to you, the more prestigious his seat is.  How will you decide which knight gets which seat?

Task:
Draw or print a diagram showing the Round Table and it's twelve seats (11 plus yourself).  Include a paragraph explanation for each knight showing why they are seating in their particular seat.  Your decisions should be based on research.

Process:

1.    Use the resources to learn about the Knights of the Round Table.

2.    Take notes as needed to help you make your choices.

3.    Draw/print a picture of the Round Table showing who sits where.

4.    Consider the following as you make your choices:

  • Which knights are most skilled in battle?
  • Which knights are the most chivalrous in behavior?
  • Which knights have accomplished the most famous deeds?
  • Which knights are closest to you in friendship?
  • Which knights do you trust the most?
5.    Write ONE paragraph for each knight that shows:
  • Who the knight is.
  • What the knight has done to deserve the seat you chose.
  • Research that supports your choice.

Resources:

Arthurian Characters
(Info on Gawain, Kay, Perceval, Lancelot, and Bedivere)

King Arthur: People of Legend
(Info on all of the knights)

The Knights
(Info on Gareth, Gawain, and Lancelot)

Lancelot's Knight Page
(Info on Lancelot specifically)

Camelot Village
(Info on all of the knights)

The Rules of Chivalry
(A reminder as you do your research)

Conclusion:
    Now that you have designed your Round Table, consider the function these knights filled in the hearts and minds of those who read about them.  They were the heroes and role models of their age.  Though they were fictional, their behavior and chivalry inspired others who read about their adventures and daring exploits.  How do these role models compare to the ones we have today?