King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. He assembled a group of knights known as the Knights of the Round Table and may have known the wizard Merlin. His sword was named Excalibur and his kingdom was based in Camelot.

1. What do you already know about King Arthur? What legends might you remember?

2. Take notes on the following people as you watch the King Arthur Biography. You will be completing a writing assignment when the video is over so make sure you get as much information as you can.

3. Merlin Sword in the Stone Excalibur Camelot/Round Table Guinevere, Lancelot Mordred/Fall of Camelot Morgan Le Faye Holy Grail