Robin Hood and the legend of how he became an outlaw has fascinated generations of eager readers who share passion for British

Pre & Post Show Activities
1) The Sheriff of Nottingham fights against Robin Hood and as Robin scars his face, the Sheriff declares him an outlaw. Write down a possible conversation these two characters hold in such a situation.


2) Robin of Locksley meets Lady Marian by chance in Sherwood Forest. They fall in love because they shared the same values and the same courage. They finally get married and decide to live in Sherwood Forest. How does this story go on? Write a short paragraph about it.

3) Song “Arrow in Hand”

Listen to the Song and complete the gaps.

At Nottingham ………………..

Bad plans are made

An evil tall ………………..

Tormenting the state
Collecting high taxes

For no lawful truth

Starving the ………………..

England bleeds through

(Chorus)

But here comes a……………

Arrow in hand

And a sword

Avenging them all
What’s taken from the poor

Collected by the rich

……………….. will make sure

To restore it at speed.

King Richard has left

To fight the ………………..

Unclever Prince John

Will bring down us all
He’ll restore to the needy

Taking from the ………………..

With ………………..…………

England will be unleashed!

(Chorus)

But here comes a……………

Arrow in hand

And a sword

Avenging them all
What’s taken from the poor

Collected by the rich

……………….. will make sure

To restore it at speed.

From the ……………

To the ……………

Back again…

To those who need…
From the ……………

To the ……………

Back again…

To those who need!

(Chorus)

But here comes a……………

Arrow in hand

And a sword

Avenging them all
What’s taken from the poor

Collected by the rich

……………….. will make sure

To restore it at speed.

To restore it at speed…

To restore it at speed!

4) Characters Analysis

Before watching the show, predict a profile of each of these characters: What do they look like? What is their background? Where do they live? What is each of them looking for? Who does each of them stand by, Prince John or King Richard?
Draw a picture of each of them and write as much as you can predict about them.

Sir Robin of Locksley

Lady Marianne

The Sheriff of Nottingham

Little John

Lady Marian’s Maid

King Richard,

Much the Miller and his Wife

6) In pairs - Role Play!

Get in pairs and role play the following situations BEFORE watching the show.

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  Much, the Miller and the Sheriff meet
  
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  Robin Hood and the Sheriff have a conversation at Robin’s house
  
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  Lady Marianne and Robin Hood meet without knowing who they truly are
  
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  Lady Marianne and her Maid getting ready to go out
  
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  Little John and Robin Hood plan to take gold from the rich
  

Now, draw your Scene in CARTOON STRIPS. Write the correct bubbles to each character!

AFTER watching the show, role play them again. Check your version with the one you saw onstage!

7) A New Ending!

In groups, BEFORE watching the show, guess how all situations ended. Write a paragraph about it. Then, compare pieces of writing with other groups. Exchange papers and talk about other groups ideas. Did you agree? Why? Why not?

AFTER watching the show, think of other options for the ending. Write your own ending, get in groups, prepare the scene, and act it out for the class! You can wear costumes and bring in props to help you.
8) Follow up, “The Sherwood Chronicles, a Journal”

As a follow up, every day when you enter your class, a Journal called The Sherwood Chronicles, a Journal will be available for you during 5 minutes and you can write an entry each day about some new adventure of the Merry Men… let your imagination fly!

9) Working with Visual Stimuli

Take a look at this picture:

1. 
   Describe the picture as much as you can.
   
2. 
   Write the conversations each pair is having:
   Maid + Lady Marianne / Robin Hood + The Sheriff of Nottingham
   
3. 
   Little John is up on the tree, planning his next move. What is he going to do? Write his thoughts in a paragraph.
   
4. 
   Script writing! Write a dialogue between these five characters. Provide the previous moment to this and an ending. Then, act out the scene!
   

10) Useful Vocabulary

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  Notthingham
  
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  Sherwood Forest
  
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  Taxes
  
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  Tax collector
  
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  King, Prince, Sir, Lady, Maid
  
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  Throne
  
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  To rule
  
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  To collect taxes, to pay taxes
  
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  To claim
  
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  To fight against
  
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  To restore
  
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  To rescue
  
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  To release
  
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  To join Houses
  
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  To become stronger in power
  
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  To be upset
  
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  To meet your match
  
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  To betray
  
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  To occupy the throne
  
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  To compete
  
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  To prove your skill
  
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  To set the example
  
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  To unify
  
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  Poacher
  
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  Traitor
  
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  Hero
  
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  Archer
  
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  Thief
  
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  Sword, arrow, bow, dagger
  
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  Normans, Saxons
  
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  Debt, penalty
  
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  The Crusades
  
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  The Law
  
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  Outlaws
  
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  Courage
  
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  Ransom
  
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  Right of way
  
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  Token
  
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  Treason
  
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  Stealing
  
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  A noble cause
  
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  A glass of ale
  
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  Engagement
  
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  Tournament
  
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  The bull’s eye
  
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  Contestant
  
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  Hunger
  
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  Tyranny
  
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  Peace
  
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  Equals