King Arthur

This complete Key Stage 2 lesson on the legend of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone offers a rich exploration of historical myths while building essential learning skills. The lesson draws on Evidence-Based Learning (EBL) practices to develop key cognitive and collaborative skills in pupils.

Key Features:

• Focus on Legends: Through the classic story of King Arthur, pupils engage with the structure and themes of legends, understanding elements like fact vs. fiction, heroism, and moral lessons.

• EBL Skill Development: The lesson integrates five core EBL skills: collaborative learning, metacognition, peer assessment, thinking skills, and independent learning. These skills are woven throughout interactive activities such as a collaborative poster design, peer assessment, and individual reflection.

• Ready-to-Use CPD Component: A five-minute teacher CPD activity on metacognition is included, supporting teachers in explicitly developing metacognitive strategies in their classrooms.

This engaging lesson encourages pupils to delve into the legend’s themes while fostering skills that enhance self-directed and reflective learning. The clear structure and ready-made resources make it an effective and convenient addition to a KS2 classroom.