Instructions ask the students to imagine what robin hood, the sheriff, and lady marion look like. Study the merry adventures of robin hood by howard pyle with the activities for before, during, and after reading. The author of one web page concludes that robin hood is not just a man, he also stands for our ideals and how we must strive to make things right even if theres little hope of succeeding bens realm 14. Robin hood is a fictional character from very old stories dating back to the medieval period. In this robin hood lesson, students complete 14 lessons that help them. Robin hood 1a the story of robin hood ipa productions. Robin hood the facts and the fiction childrens books. Robin hood represents the ideal of the common people of england in the later middle ages. The facts and the fiction childrens books robin hood. He has been played by errol flynn, kevin costner and sean connery, and. Robin hood the facts and the fiction legends, stories, songs. This tale is a popular one and has been recycled for a variety of robin hood childrens books, movies and tv shows.
He is possibly identical with a certain outlaw named robert hod, aka hobbehod, who is mentioned in records from 122526. Robin williams was an american actor best known for his performance in the movie good will hunting. The sheriff of nottingham had placed many rewards for the capture of robin hood but nobody had ever. He and his band called the merry men must fight to bring good to the old king and robins father king richard. Interesting facts about robin hood interesting literature. The history of robin hood on movies and tv learn about the growth and development of the robin hood legend from the medieval ballads to the modern movies and tv shows search for a real robin hood learn about the reallife people that may, or may not, have inspired the robin hood legend. As a result king richard pardons robin and his merry men. Robin hood retellings posted 9 comments the robin hood myth has always held a special place in my heart in part because im a poor author and hope that someday someone will redistribute the wealth of the rich to me, and in part because i have a thing for men in tights, and given the recent spate of folkloricfairytale retellings.
Robin hood facts fun and interesting facts about robin hood. I think the most important thing people need to remember about managing people is this, they are people. According to the old ballads, robin hood, along with his followers, wandered in the greenery of sherwood, near nottingham, in central england. This is the tale of robin hood and the golden arrow, a legend story for kids. Robin hood is first mentioned in print in the late fourteenthcentury poem piers plowman, which is commonly attributed to william langland, a contemporary of geoffrey chaucer. This packet was designed for students to complete while watching the 2010 robin hood film starring russell crowe. The author, roger green, had a distinct purpose for writing the adventures of robin hood. Nobody knows if he was a real person or an invented character. Robin hood is a celebrated folk hero and a kind of good thief, but the earliest stories about robin hood depict a far different character. Reading comprehension about robin hood lesson plans. This popular book was first published in 1840, and has been frequently republished. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Robin hood worksheet for 7th 8th grade little heart. The story of robin hood in simple intermediate english.
Legend has it that robin hood was an outlaw living in sherwood forest with his. Long ago, in england in sherwood forest live robin hood. Teachers guide to the merry adventures of robin hood by. They were written many, many years ago by men whose names have been forgotten. According to one story, robin was really an anglosaxon nobleman, perhaps called robin of huntingdon, or robin fitzooth, and he was a rebel against englands norman rulers. Robin hood was a rebel, and many of the most striking episodes in the tales about him show him and his companions robbing and killing representatives of authority and giving the gains to the poor. The merry adventures of robin hood summary gradesaver. This resource for upper ks2 includes extracts from robert muchamores modern retelling of the classic folk hero, robin hood. He is mentioned in ballads, which are songs about heroes, in the 0s, where he is considered a master of disguise. Before giving them any handouts, put them in small groups to brainstorm as many things as they can that are related to robin hood.
She went on to retell other classics, including tales from the jungle book 1985 and black beauty 1986. This lesson will answer these questions and the very. If you get only one book about robin hood, make it this one. The merry adventures of robin hood lesson plans for. It has many elements that make for entertaining reading. Robin hood story in english i fairy tales story stor. In 1894, he began teaching illustration at the drexel institute of art, science, and industry now drexel university. Robin hood is a legendary hero of english folklore. He lived with his band of merry men in sherwood forest. Much like king arthur, he is a fictional figure who may have been loosely based on a real person or persons in the old tales, robin hood is an expert archer and goodhearted outlaw who lives in englands sherwood forest and. He was a native of wilmington, delaware, and he spent the last year of his life in florence, italy. Robin hood 5 the picture book of robin hood teaching notes time 2030 minutes level easy skills focus vocabulary, reading, speaking, and drawing. The subject of ballads, books and films, robin hood has proven to be one of popular cultures most enduring folk heroes. He regularly fought against his enemy, the sheriff of nottingham.
A tale of the days of robin hood anne bowman the story of three children, ella, hubert and rica, who lived during the time of king. The story begins with robin hood, who is on his way to an archery contest, but accidentally kills one of the sheriffs officers. Jan 19, 2014 this robin hood worksheet is suitable for 7th 8th grade. In the case of most myths, legends, and tall tales the adventures and actions of the heroes are almost never told in one large volume. Much the millers son, will scarlet, friar tuck and alan a dale. Much like king arthur, he is a fictional figure who may have been loosely based on a real person or persons in the old tales, robin hood is an expert archer and goodhearted outlaw who lives in englands sherwood forest and robs from the rich and gives to the poor. This causes robin to live a life of being an outlaw. Tell them to think about any stories theyve read or films theyve seen. The most recognized of his merry band include little john, much the millers son, will scarlet, friar tuck and alan a dale. Robin hood was a bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor.
Robin defeats usurper john with a minimum loss of life. Robin hood, widely considered as the king of thieves, but the quality of helping people selflessly made him great. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the english outlaw robin hood and his band of merry men, the novel compiles traditional material into a coherent narrative in a colorful, invented old english idiom that preserves some flavor of the. The real robin hood robin hood is a legendary hero of england. Mention is made of him in a book called piers plowman by langland in 77. Robin hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in english folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. He is a legendary person whom people have told stories about for many years.
It was a timely moment for the outlaw to enter literature. It follows the same general format as the others, with a brief intro, retellings of the stories, examination of historical background to the stories and the setting, a brief look at the legend in modern multimedia retellings, all while interspersing throughout some. Sherwood forest is a royal forest in nottinghamshire, england, famous by its historic association with the legend of robin hood the area has been wooded since the end of the last glacial period as attested by pollen sampling cores. Robin hood the facts and the fiction legends, stories. Nov 19, 2018 from watching disneys robin hood growing up to taking archery in college, the tales of robin hood have been in her life and are as much a part of her as any fandom love could be.
Robin hood bedtimes story for kids english moral stories. The adventures of robin hood worksheets and literature unit. Fun and interesting facts about robin hood in the popular stories, robin hood has been portrayed as a simple person, who adopted the outlawed ways to oppose the harsh rule of the elite class. It features content specific questions aligned with the film to keep students on task and point out important and relevant facts. The merry adventures of robin hood lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Robin hood features in the isle of mans 2016 christmas stamp collection december 2018 read more. An excellent book if you can get it, which gives much insight into life and. It was thought that this idea was influenced by the popular medieval novel by sir walter scott, ivanhoe. Howard pyle, american illustrator, painter, and author, best known for the childrens books that he wrote and illustrated. However the first known literary reference to robin hood and his men was in 77, and the sloane manuscripts in the british museum have an account of robins life which states that he was born around 1160 in lockersley most likely modern day loxley in south yorkshire. In the early stories of robin hood there is no maid marian, no friar tuck, robin doesnt live in the time of bad prince john, or the crusades, doesnt lead a large and merry gang, and never robs. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the crusades before returning to england to find his lands.
One certain fact is that he was a north country man, with his traditional haunts as. Today im releasing the adventures of robin hood literature unit study and lapbook. Robin mckinley students britannica kids homework help. Pyle studied at the art students league, new york city, and first attracted attention by his line drawings after the style of albrecht durer. These books are available in the childrens area at monroe. In the first story, he sent a tinker to serve papers to robin. Robin hood was an outlaw who, according to legend, lived in sherwood forest, near nottingham. The adventures of robin hood worksheets and literature unit by roger lancelyn green grades 510 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. The first robin hood was often a brutal and selfish yet also honorable figure, an antihero loved perhaps paradoxically by many social classes and loathed by authorities. Easily marked the classic robin hood, a lot of the tropes for robin hood films originate with the errol flynn version. The adventures of robin hood by roger lancelyn green. As a boy robin had been cheated by a few noblemen and since then he had decided hat he would not spare the rich. Robin hood is an important figure that everyone has heard of in many different stories and legends.
Robin hood has been portrayed in over 100 films and many books. Accompanying robin are his faithful followers the merry men. In the legends, robin was extremely intelligent and had a playful sense of humour. A long time ago, in england, the legend of robin hood was born. The contents include the rhymes or ballads as well as plays and songs. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Robin is known for dressing in green, for being a skillful archer and for robbing the rich to give to the poor. Robin hood pin badges help students create goodwill in the usa.
Aim to familiarise the students with the story of robin hood and the vocabulary used in the story. The old letters in which they were printed are very difficult to read, but now, in this little book, you will find the stories easy both to. Give them a couple of minutes, then write their ideas on the board. Robin hood uses his archery skills and his wits to steal the money back, and return it to the poor. From watching disneys robin hood growing up to taking archery in college, the tales of robin hood have been in her life and are as much a part of her as any fandom love could be. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the. Although there are many uncertainties, of all the suggested candidates for the real robin hood, robert hod is the most plausible, based on the existing evidence. Howard pyle american writer and illustrator britannica.
Robin hood british tales people have told stories about robin hood for more than 700 years. In the adventures of robin hood, robin hood or his real name, robert fitzooth is a wellknown outlaw in sherwood forest. Robin hood was king of may, and maid marian was his queen. His story has been featured in books, plays, movies and cartoons as well.
New people help them along their journey to fight guy of gisborne and the sheriff nottingham. The legend of robin hood is made even more practical for adolescents because it applies to contemporary life and values. They have been recounted in countless book versions, such as howard pyles 1883 novel the merry adventures of robin hood, and adapted for a variety of films and television series, including the. He stands for liberty and the rights of the people against unjust laws and the tyranny of the nobles.
Sep 11, 2017 the adventures of robin hood 1938 emily. There are many different opinions and facts about robin hood, but one thing is clear about him, he was a heroic figure that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Robin hood biography birthday, trivia british fictional. This is a great book for young readers as not only is it an all time classic, but it includes a lot of adventure and excitement. Robin hood by robert muchamore extracts and notes for ks2. The adventures of robin hood, written by roger lancelyn and published in 1956, shows a different version of the legend. Robin hood lived in sherwood forest where he practiced archery and defended the poor f. Lancelyn based his book mostly on later movies, novels, and plays, which. Johnson, london, with illustration, and one of the first books for children. The sheriff vows to catch robin hood for his crimes and in each of the three stories he tries to. Robin hoods adventures is one of the bestloved stories of all time.
Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Robin hood, legendary outlaw hero of a series of english ballads, some of which date from at least as early as the 14th century. This site contains extensive information on robin hood. Students will be engaged and thinking critically with worksheets that can be used for whole group, small group, guided reading, individualized instruction, differentiat. A final word from morris might well be a quote from robin hood himself. The adventures of robin hood book report form pdf file.
English literature as we know it was starting to emerge, and the peasants. Ranking the robin hood adaptations which tales fly truest. Robin hood and the golden arrow story legend stories for kids. Robin hood print and go printables of story elements, sequencing, comprehension, retelling, graphic organizers, vocabulary, and fun. Robin hood take money because he want to help poor people.
Robin hood story in english stories for teenagers my. Howard pyle march 5, 1853 november 9, 1911 was an american illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. The title page of the 1850 edition of pierce egan s robin hood and little john, w. While he did not state the purpose in the story, it is very clear. Hacking, heists and flaming arrows, as well as corresponding discussion questions and. Between 30 and 40 robin hood ballads have been preserved. Robin williams biography childhood, life achievements. One of the most iconic legends in all of history, robin hood is not only universally known in englishspeaking cultures but his storys themes appear in other cultures myths. Robin hood is one of the generally excellent series of myths and legends by osprey publishing, this one written by neil smith. Robin hood myths and legends with images robin hood. The outlaws of sherwood 1988 put a modern spin on the robin hood legend by giving female characters greater and more interesting roles, while spindles end 2000 humorously updated the legend of sleeping beauty. Students study the tale of robin hood to further their knowledge of character traits, improve their vocabularies, and increase their knowledge of the medieval ages. After william the conqueror conquered england in 1066, england was ruled by norman kings. Some material of this video may not be suitable for children below years of age.
Victorian illustrator howard pyle also contributed to the. In all the land, no one was better with a bow and arrow than robin hood. Dec 03, 2016 robin hood, widely considered as the king of thieves, but the quality of helping people selflessly made him great. The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the american illustrator and writer howard pyle. It is adapted and brought to you by stories to grow by. A selection of best robin hood fiction in novels and short stories. The subject of ballads, books and films, robin hood has proven to be. For this robin hood worksheet, students, with a partner, discuss the differences in meaning between rob and steal, match eight words associated with robin hood and match six wordsphrases with their proper definitions. In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short passage about robin hood and then complete 5 short answer questions based on the reading. Tell students the topic of the class is robin hood.