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Written by Paula Wing
Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming
Teachers’ Guide by Toni Hakem
A new-ish take on the old tale
Robin Hood Cast and Production Crew
Written by Paula Wing
Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming
Cast
Tamara Brown
Eric Davis
Matt Dawson
Susan Glover
Christian Jadah
Matthew Kabwe
Greg Kramer
James Loye
Natasha O’Brien
Production Crew
Set Design by Ann Cappelluto
Costume Design by Cathia Pagotto
Lighting Design by Thomas Godefroid
Sound Design by Peter Cerone
Table of Contents
Pre-Play Activities	
	 Elements of the Theatre						 5
		 Know your Theatre					 6
	 Who is Robin Hood?						 8
	 Robin Hood – Legend, Myth, and History			 9
	 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs					 10
		 Is it ever ok to steal?					 11
	 Medieval Life part 1						 12
		 Medieval Timelines					 13
Robin Hood Activities	
	 Robin Hood – the Play						 14
		 With a critic’s eye						 15
	 Character Study							 16
		 Defend their actions					 17
		 The future							 17
	 The Sheriff says
						 18
	 Robin Hood – hero or thief?					 18
	 Be a real Robin Hood						 19
	 Robin Hood – the story and the play				 20
		 Your Robin Hood adaptation				 20
	 Robin Hood in 21st Century Popular Culture		 21
Status Activities	
	 Different Class							 22
	 Knowing your place?						 23
	 Philosophical Exploration					 24
		 Your vision of society					 25
	 Royalty and Nobility						 26
		 Royal etiquette and behaviour				 26
		 Practice your royal etiquette				 27
Medieval Activities	
	 Medieval Life part 2						 28
	 Medieval Castles							 30
	 Medieval Food							 31
	 Medieval Art Projects						 31
	 Appendix A								 32
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Pre-Play Activities
The activities in this pre-play section are designed to give students an idea of what to expect
when they attend Geordie Productions’ Robin Hood. The activities are an introduction (or re-
introduction for some!) to Robin Hood and the main themes that will be discussed in this guide.
The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are:
Cross-curricular competencies
English, Language Arts
Arts Education, Visual Arts
Moral Education
To cooperate with others‱	
To use language to communicate and learn‱	
To produce media works in the visual arts‱	
To engage in moral dialogue‱	
Elements of the Theatre
Before attending Geordie Productions performance of Robin Hood, ask your students what
they already know about theatre.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
Has anyone attended a play before? If so which one? Did you enjoy it?»»
What makes theatre unique?»»
What goes into making a play?»»
What are the various roles and characteristics of live theatre?»»
How should audience members act during a play?»»
Do you think the actors and actresses will be disturbed if you talk to your friends while»»
the play is taking place?
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Know your Theatre
Discuss the various theatre roles and characteristics with your class.
Some of them are :
Actor/Actresses
Director
Fight Choreographer
Ensemble
Props
Set Design
Playwright
Stage Crew
Stage Manager
Costumes
Designer
Rehearsal
Script
Stage
Curtain Call
Understudy
Before attending the viewing of Robin Hood ask your students to pay attention to the various
roles and characteristics while at the play.
When you return from the play, have students write a short essay on their favourite area of
theatre (writing, scenery, acting, props, costumes, direction etc
). In order to complete this
assignment students will have to conduct research on their chosen area.
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For younger students
Ask students to draw a picture of their favourite area of theatre and to write a short para-
graph explaining their choice.
Geordie Productions Theatre Rules and Etiquette
Please discuss the following Geordie Productions Theatre Rules prior to attending the Robin
Hood performance.
Because of union rules and safety issues, no cameras, cell phones, video cameras or other‱	
recording devices are permitted during the performance.
No food or drink is allowed in the theatre.‱	
Please listen to and respect the instructions given by Geordie personnel and the theatre‱	
ushers. It is also important to communicate these rules to your group, especially in cases
of emergencies.
The show will begin at the scheduled time. If a group arrives late, the group will be seated‱	
wherever the usher deems will be least disruptive so as not to disturb the rest of the
audience and the performance.
Please have your students remain seated throughout the performance. If you must take‱	
students out of the theatre, please do so quickly and quietly so as not to disturb those
around you.
After the show, please have your group stay in their seats until it is your school’s turn to‱	
exit – the theatre is emptied starting with the back rows and ending with the front rows.
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Who is Robin Hood?
Before attending Geordie Productions’ Robin Hood, read one (or more) of the various Robin
Hood stories with your class. If possible, or if you
prefer, you can also show them one of the many
Robin Hood movies or documentaries available.
After students have become reacquainted with the
story of Robin Hood, discuss the major elements
and themes found in the story.
Some of the elements and themes that this guide
will be focusing on are:
Morals and values (specifically regarding theft)‱	
Sharing‱	
Society – (specifically structure and socioeconomic issues)‱	
Royalty/Nobility‱	
Deception‱	
Revenge‱	
Medieval living‱	
Heroism‱	
Helping others‱	
The Crusades‱	
After the discussion is complete, ask students to form small groups and assign each group one
of the elements or themes as discussed in class. Each group will create a small presentation
where they explain how the theme or element is relevant to the story of Robin Hood.
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Robin Hood – Legend, Myth, and History
The story of Robin Hood has many legends, myths, and histories associated with it. Before be-
ginning this research project, go over the definitions for legend, myth, and history with your
students.
In small groups or as a class (for younger students), research the legends, myths, and history
associated with Robin Hood. When their research is complete, reconvene as a class to discuss
their findings.
Some questions to help the discussion get started:
What did you learn about»» Robin Hood that you did not know?
Who is the real Robin Hood? Is there even one?»»
What is the myth or legend of»» Robin Hood?
Can you explain the history of»» Robin Hood?
Ask each student to write a short paragraph describing what they learnt about Robin Hood
that they did not know before they began their research.
Some suggested resources:
The Robin Hood Project at the University of Rochester
Robin Hood Bold Outlaw
Robin Hood and his Historical Context
The real Robin Hood
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
For students to have a better understanding of why Robin Hood felt that it was necessary to
help people have their basic needs met by stealing from the rich, introduce Maslow’s Hierar-
chy of Needs to your students.
To do so, draw Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs triangle on a black/white board in your class
(for suggested resources, please see below).
There are many ways that you may choose to go from here based on what is best suited for
your students:
You can go over each of the different aspects and fill them in as you go‱	
You can ask students to research Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and have them let you‱	
know what they are while you fill in the triangle
You can explain it to your students by using a make-believe character and tell a story‱	
about his life while going through the different needs
You can find a video online of it being explained and show that to your students‱	
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 2
A theory of Human Motivation (by A. Maslow)
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by J. Russell & R. Cohn
Some suggested resources:
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To further students’ understanding of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, have a class discussion
on it and how it relates to Robin Hood.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
What is the most basic level in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?»»
What happens if those basic needs are not met?»»
How have you felt when your basic needs have not been met?»»
What exactly was Robin Hood trying to do and how does it relate to Maslow’s Hierarchy»»
of Needs?
If we need to have our basic needs met, does that mean that it was ok for Robin Hood to»»
steal from others who have more?
If one’s basic needs are met, does that mean it should then become easy to move up to»»
hierarchy?
With the discussion complete, ask students to recreate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs using
http://www.easel.ly/ to do so. They should make sure to fill in each of the different levels of
need and if possible, explain how it relates to Robin Hood.
Is it ever ok to steal?
To continue the thread of Robin Hood and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, go over the follow-
ing terms with your students:
Tangible‱	
Non-tangible‱	
Morals‱	
Values‱	
Now move on to discussing Robin Hood and his thievery.
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Some questions to help prompt discussion:
Is it ever ok to steal?»»
Are there different types of theft (tangible and non-tangible)?»»
Is it ok to steal if someone is poor and they’re simply trying to have their basic needs met?»»
What about online when you download a movie/album without paying – is that ok? Or is»»
that theft?
How do morals and values play a role in what Robin Hood did?»»
Is Robin Hood a hero? Or a bad person?»»
Is there a conflict of values between what Robin Hood did and being a person of high»»
morals? Please explain.
Do you agree with Robin Hood’s actions, especially after learning about Maslow’s»»
Hierarchy of Needs?
When the discussion is complete, ask students to write a short essay stating their position on
whether they agree with Robin Hood’s actions, especially after learning about Maslow’s Hier-
archy of Needs.
Medieval Life part 1
Robin Hood takes place in England during the Middle Ages. Randomly assign students to
small groups and ask them to research England during this era to help them grasp what daily
life was like during this time and for Robin Hood.
Some areas to research:
Description of this era‱	
Major events of this era‱	
Daily Life‱	
Past times, hobbies and work‱	
Culture - food, clothing and music‱
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Religion‱	
Royalty/Nobility‱	
Living accommodations‱	
Ask students to prepare a short presentation to go along with their written research to share
with the class. Encourage them to use as many visuals or media as possible during their pre-
sentations.
Their written research reports should include citations and a bibliography.
Medieval Timelines
As the Middle Ages covers quite a long period of time in history, it may be helpful for stu-
dents to focus on one aspect of it (wars, rulers, prosperity, major events etc
) and to put it
into a timeline. If each student is assigned or chooses one aspect to put into a timeline and
they are all put up in the class, it may help students to understand the complexities of this era.
To create their timelines students can use http://www.timetoast.com/ and they can then share
them online. If students prefer they can also create their own using other online software or
they can draw their own.
Some suggested resources:
The Middle Ages for Kids
Middle Ages Timeline
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Robin Hood Activities
The activities in this section are all related to Robin Hood as an overall theme and concept that
you can explore with your students. From general play discussion to creating your own Robin
Hood adaptation to imagining what the future held for Robin Hood, this section has a wide ar-
ray of Robin Hood related activities for you and your students.
The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are:
Cross-curricular competencies
English, Language Arts
Moral Education
To exercise critical judgment‱	
To represent his/her literacy in different‱	 media
To use language to communicate and learn‱	
To take an enlightened position on‱	 situations
involving a moral issue
Robin Hood – the Play
After attending Geordie Productions theatrical version of Robin Hood, discuss it with your
students. (For Robin Hood related activity sheets and colouring pages, please refer to
Appendix A)
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
Did you enjoy the production of»» Robin Hood?
What was your favourite moment in the play? Least favourite? Explain.»»
Who was your favourite character? Why?»»
Do you agree with Robin Hood’s actions?»»
Was the play similar to the book? Did you notice any differences?»»
What are some of the themes from the play?»»
Did you agree or disagree with Robin Hood stealing from the rich to help the poor?»»
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After discussing the play, brainstorm Robin Hood related-project ideas with your students. For
each idea that comes up, discuss the project and its various components.
When the brainstorming is complete, ask each student to choose one project that they would
like to produce. Discuss with your students your expectations in terms of curriculum, goals,
and how their projects may go about meeting these expectations. Once students understand
what is expected of them, they will then write up a proposal page outlining the project, in-
cluding a deconstruction of each task and associated deadlines for your approval.
With their project approved, they can now go about producing it. Each student should also in-
clude at least one written piece that demonstrates their understanding of the play, a character
from the play, a theme from the play etc

Depending on the nature of the projects, it may be fun to share them with the class.
With a critic’s eye
Ask students to write a play critique of Robin Hood. Instead of writing a standard critique, ask
them to be creative in how they approach this.
Some ideas:
Choose a character from the play and write a journal entry from their perspective‱	
Create a promotional campaign for the play‱	
Use‱	 http://popplet.com/ to express a critique
Write a newspaper human interest story about one of the characters in the play‱	
Design a timeline for the story or for Robin Hood’s adventures‱	
Write a parody of the play (using humour or mimicking the play in an exaggerated or‱	
obvious manner)
Write a pitch for the play to be turned into a movie including casting information‱	
Create a comic book‱
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Character Study
Discuss and analyze the rest of the characters from the play with your students:
Robin Hood				‱	
Midge‱	
Marian‱	
Friar Tuck‱	
Queen Eleanor‱	
The Sheriff‱	
Prince John‱	
Widow Oddly‱	
Little John‱	
Will Scarlett‱	
Some questions to help the discussion get started:
Describe each character and their relationship to Robin Hood.»»
How did they motivate or hinder Robin Hood to help those in need?»»
What was their role in helping Robin Hood help others?»»
What was their role in hindering Robin Hood to help others?»»
Ask each student to take on the character of Robin Hood and to choose one character from the
play to whom they will write a letter to. Their letter will be written from Robin Hood’s per-
spective and in it they will explain to the character how they helped or hindered him to over-
come his character flaws and to become a better person.
For younger students
Ask younger students to choose one of the characters discussed in class and they will draw
their interpretation of that character. Provide them with as many art supplies as necessary so
that they can be as imaginative as possible!
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Defend their actions
Continue discussing the characters from Robin Hood, but this time focus on their actions in
terms of morals and values. For instance, are Midge and Robin Hood any better than Queen
Eleanor, the Sherriff and Prince John? Why or why not? What morals and values do they pos-
sess that either support or contradict their actions?
Assign students to teams and have a class debate on Robin Hood and his choice to steal from
the rich to help the poor. One team will be in agreement with his actions and the other will be
against it. Do his actions contradict his morals and values?
The future
What does the future hold for Robin Hood and Midge? For Robin Hood and Marian? For
Robin Hood and his band of merry men? As a class brainstorm ideas on what they think hap-
pens next for them. Do they stay in stay in Sherwood Forest? Does their movement grow?
With the discussion complete, ask students to choose one of the pairs discussed in class to
focus on and they will create a comic strip of what they think happens next for them.
Some suggested websites:
http://www.bitstrips.com/
http://goanimate4schools.com/public_index
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
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The Sheriff says

In response to Prince John’s offering of a jewel as payment for his services, the Sheriff of
Nottingham replies with:
“I accept any gift with gratitude”
As a class, discuss his statement and its meaning. Why is it an important characteristic to pos-
sess? Or maybe it isn’t?
With the discussion complete, ask students to write a short story about a time where they ac-
cepted a gift with gratitude, even though they did not really like the gift.
Robin Hood – hero or thief?
Is Robin Hood a hero or just a common thief? As a class discuss this
question and what makes a hero.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
Do you think Robin Hood is a hero or a thief? Why or why not?»»
What elements or characteristics does a hero possess (courage,»»
strength, outlaw living by own rules, motivated by idealism etc
)?
Does Robin Hood possess any of these? If so which ones?»»
If you think Robin Hood is a thief, do you also think he is a bad»»
person? Why or why not?
With students in small groups, ask them to research elements of a
hero. They will then use those elements to create a short skit about
heroes which they will present to the class.
If time permits, allow them to come up with heroic costumes to help
make their skit even more interesting!
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Be a real Robin Hood
Whether you think Robin Hood is a hero or a common thief, there is one thing that cannot be
disputed: his heart was in the right place as he wanted to help those less fortunate.
As a class, discuss ways that we can help those who are less fortunate
(volunteering, food/toy drive etc
). Once you have a list of a few realis-
tic ideas, have a class vote on which one(s) they would like to do.
While students are helping others, document it for them so that they can
remember their time spent helping others.
Ask each student to also write a blog or journal entry about this: who
they helped, why it was important, how they felt helping others etc

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Robin Hood – the story and the play
Reintroduce and remind students about the Robin Hood book(s) that were read before attend-
ing Geordie Productions’ of Robin Hood.
Discuss the differences between the play and book(s) by comparing and contrasting their dif-
ferences.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
Were the play and book versions similar? How so?»»
Did you notice any differences between the play and book versions of»» Robin Hood? If so,
what were they?
Do you know what an adaptation is? (If students do not know, please research definition»»
with them)
Was the play an adaptation of the book? Elaborate.»»
When making an adaptation, how does one decide what to include and what to leave out?»»
When writing a story, what is the difference between a book and a play? A book and a»»
movie?
Once students are ready, ask them to write a paper where they will compare and contrast the
differences between the book(s) and the play.
Your Robin Hood adaptation
In small groups, have students create their own Robin Hood adaptation. They can use any
media available to them to help them create their own adaptation. They can also choose to set
their story in whichever year, country, etc
 that they choose. The only requirement they must
fulfill is that they follow the definition of an adaptation. One that we like is:
A film, television drama, or stage play that has been adapted from a written work
Taken from: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/adaptation?q=adaptation
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Robin Hood in 21st Century Popular Culture
As a class, discuss and brainstorm examples of Robin
Hood (and its themes) in popular culture (i.e. in mov-
ies, television shows/characters, comics etc
). With the
discussion complete, ask each student to research one
example where Robin Hood has influenced popular culture.
They can use one of the examples that were discussed in
class or another example that they may have. Each stu-
dent will share their research with their fellow students
and explain how the story of Robin Hood is still relevant
in today’s world.
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Status Activities
The activities in this section deal with one of the main themes from Robin Hood; differences
between people based on status. The main idea behind this section is to get students to think
about Robin Hood’s actions; his motivations and his frustration with the structure of society.
This section is geared mainly towards older students.
The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are:
Cross-curricular competencies
English, Language Arts
Geography/History
Arts Education, Drama
To communicate appropriately‱	
To use language to communicate and learn‱	
To understand the organization of a society in‱	 its
territory
To invent short scenes‱	
Different Class
As a class, research and define socioeconomic status and how it relates to Robin Hood. To help
students understand the concept, you may need to share with them examples of socioeconom-
ic status and differences as found in popular culture (for instance, compare families from The
Middle, and Roseanne to the ones in Modern Family and Beverly Hills 9010). Once students
understand the concept, have a class discussion on how it relates to Robin Hood.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
How does status play a role in»» Robin Hood?
Do the differences in status play a role in motivating Robin Hood to steal from the rich in»»
order to help the poor?
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Discuss Robert’s (aka Robin Hood) fall from rich to poor and how it changed him. Did he»»
see the world differently?
Are there any other examples of this in»» Robin Hood?
Ask students to write a short paper on this topic and how it motivated and changed Robin
Hood.
Knowing your place?
When Robin Hood first meets Midge, they are discussing how she cannot find her father and
Robin Hood says the following to her:
“He didn’t know his place. A peasant doesn’t stand up to a Sheriff.
That’s just inviting trouble.”
Discuss his statement with your students.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
What does Robin Hood mean by that statement?»»
Do you agree or disagree with it?»»
Do you think it’s still applicable in the year 2012? How so?»»
Can you think of examples of how his statement is applicable?»»
Do you think class or status plays an issue in what Robin was saying to Midge?»»
Do you agree or disagree with that?»»
With the discussion complete, ask students to write an opinion-based essay on whether they
agree or disagree with what Robin Hood said and how the sentiment of his statement parallels
life in the year 2012.
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Philosophical Exploration
One of the broader themes in Robin Hood is the structure of society and its fairness. As a class
have a philosophical discussion about this.
Some questions to help prompt discussion:
Is society fair? Please explain your answer.»»
Compare the structure of society from»» Robin Hood to our current society.
Are they similar? How so?»»
What are their differences? Explain.»»
Are we living in a more fair and just society than the one in»» Robin Hood? Please defend
your position.
How can society before more fair? Elaborate.»»
Should people who earn more, contribute more? Why or why not?»»
Should you have to give up more of your earnings because you earned more?»»
Is it fair to demand more money from those who have more of it? Why or why not?»»
Is it fair to assume that people with more money, won’t miss it if it’s stolen?»»
What is personal responsibility?»»
At which point should we have to take care of ourselves and not rely on others or the»»
government?
Continue this discussion but focus solely on the structure of society, using the Socratic
Questioning Method.
Some suggested websites:
Socratic Method
Socractic Questions
Using Socractic Questioning
6 types of Socractic Questions
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Your vision of society
In this philosophical exploration project, ask students to create their own vision of society.
How they present their vision is entirely up to them. They should consider conducting re-
search on different societal structures from Ancient Greece to the USA in its prime; there are
a variety of different types of societal structures that they should look at before they begin
plotting their own vision.
Ask students to display their projects around the class and have a ‘Vision of Society’ exposi-
tion where everyone can walk around and look at their peers’ projects.
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Royalty and Nobility
A section on class and status in a guide about Robin Hood would not be complete without men-
tioning royalty and nobility.
Discuss how royalty and nobility play a big role in Robin Hood
and how it affects Robin’s world view (from both sides!).
Ask students to research one royal family (preferably one from
medieval times or from another point in history).
To help them focus their research and subsequent write-up they should
focus on the following:
A description of the royal family and their family tree (drawing)‱	
A description of their high points and low points‱	
Did the family dominate a period in time? Explain.‱	
Have they done any good? Describe.‱	
What is/was their purpose?‱	
What is their history? How did their reign end (or did it?)‱	
Include a short timeline marking major events during their reign.‱	
Royal etiquette and behaviour
As a class, research the etiquette and behaviour that royal families are expected to show. You
may wish to focus on medieval times to help students relate this activity to Robin Hood, but
you can stick with current times as well.
During the research, keep track of the various types of etiquette and behaviour that they are
expected to display. When you have a nice list, go over it with students to make sure that they
understand it.
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With students in small groups, assign each group two or three items from that list; also assign
students one of the following settings:
A Western saloon‱	
A hair salon‱	
A fancy restaurant‱	
A dance club‱	
A graffiti-laden street‱	
A deserted home‱	
They will then create a skit based on the setting and etiquette/behaviours that have been as-
signed to them to present to the class. See who can come up with the most original and cre-
ative piece!
Practice your royal etiquette
Have a day in your class where students follow the etiquette and behaviour that royal families
(from the middle ages if possible) were expected to display.
At the end of the day, have a brief discussion with students to discuss their thoughts and ex-
periences from the day.
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Medieval Activities
The medieval activities section is designed to help students understand the world that Robin
Hood was living in. From continuing to explore daily life in the Middle Ages, to the elements
of a medieval castle, to making a medieval feast, there is something to interest all learning
types in this section.
The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are:
Cross-curricular competencies
English, Language Arts
Geography/History
Arts Education, Visual Arts
To cooperate with others‱	
To write self-expressive, narrative a‱	 nd
information-based texts
To understand the organization of a society‱	 in its
territory
To produce individual works in the visual arts‱	
Medieval Life part 2
In the pre-play activities, students began to learn about life in medieval England. Now that
they have seen Robin Hood and have a better idea of what life was like during in medieval
England, it’s time to delve even further into it. Using the same areas of research from Medi-
eval Life part 1, ask students to choose one area to research. This can be done in small groups,
or individually.
Those areas are:
Overall essence of the era‱	
Major events of this era‱	
Daily Life‱
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Past times, hobbies and work‱	
Culture - food, clothing and music‱	
Religion‱	
Royalty/Nobility‱	
Living accommodations‱	
With their research complete, students will now focus on preparing a media-based presenta-
tion to the class so that they can share their findings.
Each student should also write a short research paper where they compare and contrast their
chosen area of research with life in the year 2012.
For younger students
Ask younger students to choose one of the areas of research to turn into their own storybook!
You can use websites, such as http://www.zooburst.com/ or ask students to draw and create
their own book. Put these books into your library corner or read them aloud to students dur-
ing story time.
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Medieval Castles
Show your students pictures of medieval castles. As you look at the pictures, ask students to
discuss elements and common features of a medieval castle.
Some elements and common features are:
Gatehouse‱	
Moat‱	
Towers‱	
Battlements‱	
Drawbridge‱	
Courtyard‱	
Continue to research the elements of a medieval castle even after you’ve finished showing your
class pictures of them. Make sure that students understand the different parts and what their
purpose was.
Now the fun begins!
Students will now make their own medieval castle. They can use any art materials that they
wish and they can make their castle as big or small as they like – the only caveat is that must
make sure that they are building a medieval castle, using the elements as researched and dis-
cussed in class.
Some suggested resources:
The parts of a medieval castle
Parts of a medieval castle
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Medieval Food
What was a typical meal for nobles during medieval times? What was a typical meal for peas-
ants during medieval times?
As a class, prepare a medieval-based menu. If possible explain to your students any differences
in ingredients or preparations between this medieval meal and our current meals. Ask students
to wear medieval-influenced costumes and use candles (if possible) instead of lights while they
enjoy their medieval feast.
Some suggested resources:
Middle ages for kids
Medieval food
Middle ages food
Medieval gingerbread recipe
Medieval Art Projects
The following are medieval art projects that you can do with your students:
Create pop-up castles – see who can be the most original‱	
Make a Robin Hood hat or other medieval clothing and wear them in a fashion show‱	
A Sherwood Forest diorama including the characters from the play‱	
A‱	 Robin Hood based board game that students can play
Chain mail outfits - http://www.contentgenerator.net/‱	
A jigsaw puzzle using one of the characters from the play‱	
Students can create their own interpretation of a Sherwood Forest map‱	
A Sherwood Forest class mural with all the different aspects of it‱	
A self-portrait of themselves set in the Middle Ages‱	
Create your own shield and coat of arms‱
Appendix A
Taken from: http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/robin-hood/
Taken from: http://kidsworld.kaltsum.com/castle-coloring-pages-14664938/
Help Robin Hood and Maid Marian get out of Sherwood Forest!
Both activities taken from: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=772750&CFTOKEN=83574465
Unscramble the characters’ names from Robin Hood.
Can you solve the mystery name?

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Robin hood-guide

  • 1. Written by Paula Wing Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming Teachers’ Guide by Toni Hakem A new-ish take on the old tale
  • 2. Robin Hood Cast and Production Crew Written by Paula Wing Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming Cast Tamara Brown Eric Davis Matt Dawson Susan Glover Christian Jadah Matthew Kabwe Greg Kramer James Loye Natasha O’Brien Production Crew Set Design by Ann Cappelluto Costume Design by Cathia Pagotto Lighting Design by Thomas Godefroid Sound Design by Peter Cerone
  • 3. Table of Contents Pre-Play Activities Elements of the Theatre 5 Know your Theatre 6 Who is Robin Hood? 8 Robin Hood – Legend, Myth, and History 9 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 10 Is it ever ok to steal? 11 Medieval Life part 1 12 Medieval Timelines 13 Robin Hood Activities Robin Hood – the Play 14 With a critic’s eye 15 Character Study 16 Defend their actions 17 The future 17 The Sheriff says
 18 Robin Hood – hero or thief? 18 Be a real Robin Hood 19 Robin Hood – the story and the play 20 Your Robin Hood adaptation 20 Robin Hood in 21st Century Popular Culture 21
  • 4. Status Activities Different Class 22 Knowing your place? 23 Philosophical Exploration 24 Your vision of society 25 Royalty and Nobility 26 Royal etiquette and behaviour 26 Practice your royal etiquette 27 Medieval Activities Medieval Life part 2 28 Medieval Castles 30 Medieval Food 31 Medieval Art Projects 31 Appendix A 32
  • 5. 5 Pre-Play Activities The activities in this pre-play section are designed to give students an idea of what to expect when they attend Geordie Productions’ Robin Hood. The activities are an introduction (or re- introduction for some!) to Robin Hood and the main themes that will be discussed in this guide. The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are: Cross-curricular competencies English, Language Arts Arts Education, Visual Arts Moral Education To cooperate with others‱ To use language to communicate and learn‱ To produce media works in the visual arts‱ To engage in moral dialogue‱ Elements of the Theatre Before attending Geordie Productions performance of Robin Hood, ask your students what they already know about theatre. Some questions to help prompt discussion: Has anyone attended a play before? If so which one? Did you enjoy it?»» What makes theatre unique?»» What goes into making a play?»» What are the various roles and characteristics of live theatre?»» How should audience members act during a play?»» Do you think the actors and actresses will be disturbed if you talk to your friends while»» the play is taking place?
  • 6. 6 Know your Theatre Discuss the various theatre roles and characteristics with your class. Some of them are : Actor/Actresses Director Fight Choreographer Ensemble Props Set Design Playwright Stage Crew Stage Manager Costumes Designer Rehearsal Script Stage Curtain Call Understudy Before attending the viewing of Robin Hood ask your students to pay attention to the various roles and characteristics while at the play. When you return from the play, have students write a short essay on their favourite area of theatre (writing, scenery, acting, props, costumes, direction etc
). In order to complete this assignment students will have to conduct research on their chosen area.
  • 7. 7 For younger students Ask students to draw a picture of their favourite area of theatre and to write a short para- graph explaining their choice. Geordie Productions Theatre Rules and Etiquette Please discuss the following Geordie Productions Theatre Rules prior to attending the Robin Hood performance. Because of union rules and safety issues, no cameras, cell phones, video cameras or other‱ recording devices are permitted during the performance. No food or drink is allowed in the theatre.‱ Please listen to and respect the instructions given by Geordie personnel and the theatre‱ ushers. It is also important to communicate these rules to your group, especially in cases of emergencies. The show will begin at the scheduled time. If a group arrives late, the group will be seated‱ wherever the usher deems will be least disruptive so as not to disturb the rest of the audience and the performance. Please have your students remain seated throughout the performance. If you must take‱ students out of the theatre, please do so quickly and quietly so as not to disturb those around you. After the show, please have your group stay in their seats until it is your school’s turn to‱ exit – the theatre is emptied starting with the back rows and ending with the front rows.
  • 8. 8 Who is Robin Hood? Before attending Geordie Productions’ Robin Hood, read one (or more) of the various Robin Hood stories with your class. If possible, or if you prefer, you can also show them one of the many Robin Hood movies or documentaries available. After students have become reacquainted with the story of Robin Hood, discuss the major elements and themes found in the story. Some of the elements and themes that this guide will be focusing on are: Morals and values (specifically regarding theft)‱ Sharing‱ Society – (specifically structure and socioeconomic issues)‱ Royalty/Nobility‱ Deception‱ Revenge‱ Medieval living‱ Heroism‱ Helping others‱ The Crusades‱ After the discussion is complete, ask students to form small groups and assign each group one of the elements or themes as discussed in class. Each group will create a small presentation where they explain how the theme or element is relevant to the story of Robin Hood.
  • 9. 9 Robin Hood – Legend, Myth, and History The story of Robin Hood has many legends, myths, and histories associated with it. Before be- ginning this research project, go over the definitions for legend, myth, and history with your students. In small groups or as a class (for younger students), research the legends, myths, and history associated with Robin Hood. When their research is complete, reconvene as a class to discuss their findings. Some questions to help the discussion get started: What did you learn about»» Robin Hood that you did not know? Who is the real Robin Hood? Is there even one?»» What is the myth or legend of»» Robin Hood? Can you explain the history of»» Robin Hood? Ask each student to write a short paragraph describing what they learnt about Robin Hood that they did not know before they began their research. Some suggested resources: The Robin Hood Project at the University of Rochester Robin Hood Bold Outlaw Robin Hood and his Historical Context The real Robin Hood
  • 10. 10 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs For students to have a better understanding of why Robin Hood felt that it was necessary to help people have their basic needs met by stealing from the rich, introduce Maslow’s Hierar- chy of Needs to your students. To do so, draw Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs triangle on a black/white board in your class (for suggested resources, please see below). There are many ways that you may choose to go from here based on what is best suited for your students: You can go over each of the different aspects and fill them in as you go‱ You can ask students to research Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and have them let you‱ know what they are while you fill in the triangle You can explain it to your students by using a make-believe character and tell a story‱ about his life while going through the different needs You can find a video online of it being explained and show that to your students‱ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 2 A theory of Human Motivation (by A. Maslow) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by J. Russell & R. Cohn Some suggested resources:
  • 11. 11 To further students’ understanding of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, have a class discussion on it and how it relates to Robin Hood. Some questions to help prompt discussion: What is the most basic level in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?»» What happens if those basic needs are not met?»» How have you felt when your basic needs have not been met?»» What exactly was Robin Hood trying to do and how does it relate to Maslow’s Hierarchy»» of Needs? If we need to have our basic needs met, does that mean that it was ok for Robin Hood to»» steal from others who have more? If one’s basic needs are met, does that mean it should then become easy to move up to»» hierarchy? With the discussion complete, ask students to recreate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs using http://www.easel.ly/ to do so. They should make sure to fill in each of the different levels of need and if possible, explain how it relates to Robin Hood. Is it ever ok to steal? To continue the thread of Robin Hood and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, go over the follow- ing terms with your students: Tangible‱ Non-tangible‱ Morals‱ Values‱ Now move on to discussing Robin Hood and his thievery.
  • 12. 12 Some questions to help prompt discussion: Is it ever ok to steal?»» Are there different types of theft (tangible and non-tangible)?»» Is it ok to steal if someone is poor and they’re simply trying to have their basic needs met?»» What about online when you download a movie/album without paying – is that ok? Or is»» that theft? How do morals and values play a role in what Robin Hood did?»» Is Robin Hood a hero? Or a bad person?»» Is there a conflict of values between what Robin Hood did and being a person of high»» morals? Please explain. Do you agree with Robin Hood’s actions, especially after learning about Maslow’s»» Hierarchy of Needs? When the discussion is complete, ask students to write a short essay stating their position on whether they agree with Robin Hood’s actions, especially after learning about Maslow’s Hier- archy of Needs. Medieval Life part 1 Robin Hood takes place in England during the Middle Ages. Randomly assign students to small groups and ask them to research England during this era to help them grasp what daily life was like during this time and for Robin Hood. Some areas to research: Description of this era‱ Major events of this era‱ Daily Life‱ Past times, hobbies and work‱ Culture - food, clothing and music‱
  • 13. 13 Religion‱ Royalty/Nobility‱ Living accommodations‱ Ask students to prepare a short presentation to go along with their written research to share with the class. Encourage them to use as many visuals or media as possible during their pre- sentations. Their written research reports should include citations and a bibliography. Medieval Timelines As the Middle Ages covers quite a long period of time in history, it may be helpful for stu- dents to focus on one aspect of it (wars, rulers, prosperity, major events etc
) and to put it into a timeline. If each student is assigned or chooses one aspect to put into a timeline and they are all put up in the class, it may help students to understand the complexities of this era. To create their timelines students can use http://www.timetoast.com/ and they can then share them online. If students prefer they can also create their own using other online software or they can draw their own. Some suggested resources: The Middle Ages for Kids Middle Ages Timeline
  • 14. 14 Robin Hood Activities The activities in this section are all related to Robin Hood as an overall theme and concept that you can explore with your students. From general play discussion to creating your own Robin Hood adaptation to imagining what the future held for Robin Hood, this section has a wide ar- ray of Robin Hood related activities for you and your students. The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are: Cross-curricular competencies English, Language Arts Moral Education To exercise critical judgment‱ To represent his/her literacy in different‱ media To use language to communicate and learn‱ To take an enlightened position on‱ situations involving a moral issue Robin Hood – the Play After attending Geordie Productions theatrical version of Robin Hood, discuss it with your students. (For Robin Hood related activity sheets and colouring pages, please refer to Appendix A) Some questions to help prompt discussion: Did you enjoy the production of»» Robin Hood? What was your favourite moment in the play? Least favourite? Explain.»» Who was your favourite character? Why?»» Do you agree with Robin Hood’s actions?»» Was the play similar to the book? Did you notice any differences?»» What are some of the themes from the play?»» Did you agree or disagree with Robin Hood stealing from the rich to help the poor?»»
  • 15. 15 After discussing the play, brainstorm Robin Hood related-project ideas with your students. For each idea that comes up, discuss the project and its various components. When the brainstorming is complete, ask each student to choose one project that they would like to produce. Discuss with your students your expectations in terms of curriculum, goals, and how their projects may go about meeting these expectations. Once students understand what is expected of them, they will then write up a proposal page outlining the project, in- cluding a deconstruction of each task and associated deadlines for your approval. With their project approved, they can now go about producing it. Each student should also in- clude at least one written piece that demonstrates their understanding of the play, a character from the play, a theme from the play etc
 Depending on the nature of the projects, it may be fun to share them with the class. With a critic’s eye Ask students to write a play critique of Robin Hood. Instead of writing a standard critique, ask them to be creative in how they approach this. Some ideas: Choose a character from the play and write a journal entry from their perspective‱ Create a promotional campaign for the play‱ Use‱ http://popplet.com/ to express a critique Write a newspaper human interest story about one of the characters in the play‱ Design a timeline for the story or for Robin Hood’s adventures‱ Write a parody of the play (using humour or mimicking the play in an exaggerated or‱ obvious manner) Write a pitch for the play to be turned into a movie including casting information‱ Create a comic book‱
  • 16. 16 Character Study Discuss and analyze the rest of the characters from the play with your students: Robin Hood ‱ Midge‱ Marian‱ Friar Tuck‱ Queen Eleanor‱ The Sheriff‱ Prince John‱ Widow Oddly‱ Little John‱ Will Scarlett‱ Some questions to help the discussion get started: Describe each character and their relationship to Robin Hood.»» How did they motivate or hinder Robin Hood to help those in need?»» What was their role in helping Robin Hood help others?»» What was their role in hindering Robin Hood to help others?»» Ask each student to take on the character of Robin Hood and to choose one character from the play to whom they will write a letter to. Their letter will be written from Robin Hood’s per- spective and in it they will explain to the character how they helped or hindered him to over- come his character flaws and to become a better person. For younger students Ask younger students to choose one of the characters discussed in class and they will draw their interpretation of that character. Provide them with as many art supplies as necessary so that they can be as imaginative as possible!
  • 17. 17 Defend their actions Continue discussing the characters from Robin Hood, but this time focus on their actions in terms of morals and values. For instance, are Midge and Robin Hood any better than Queen Eleanor, the Sherriff and Prince John? Why or why not? What morals and values do they pos- sess that either support or contradict their actions? Assign students to teams and have a class debate on Robin Hood and his choice to steal from the rich to help the poor. One team will be in agreement with his actions and the other will be against it. Do his actions contradict his morals and values? The future What does the future hold for Robin Hood and Midge? For Robin Hood and Marian? For Robin Hood and his band of merry men? As a class brainstorm ideas on what they think hap- pens next for them. Do they stay in stay in Sherwood Forest? Does their movement grow? With the discussion complete, ask students to choose one of the pairs discussed in class to focus on and they will create a comic strip of what they think happens next for them. Some suggested websites: http://www.bitstrips.com/ http://goanimate4schools.com/public_index http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
  • 18. 18 The Sheriff says
 In response to Prince John’s offering of a jewel as payment for his services, the Sheriff of Nottingham replies with: “I accept any gift with gratitude” As a class, discuss his statement and its meaning. Why is it an important characteristic to pos- sess? Or maybe it isn’t? With the discussion complete, ask students to write a short story about a time where they ac- cepted a gift with gratitude, even though they did not really like the gift. Robin Hood – hero or thief? Is Robin Hood a hero or just a common thief? As a class discuss this question and what makes a hero. Some questions to help prompt discussion: Do you think Robin Hood is a hero or a thief? Why or why not?»» What elements or characteristics does a hero possess (courage,»» strength, outlaw living by own rules, motivated by idealism etc
)? Does Robin Hood possess any of these? If so which ones?»» If you think Robin Hood is a thief, do you also think he is a bad»» person? Why or why not? With students in small groups, ask them to research elements of a hero. They will then use those elements to create a short skit about heroes which they will present to the class. If time permits, allow them to come up with heroic costumes to help make their skit even more interesting!
  • 19. 19 Be a real Robin Hood Whether you think Robin Hood is a hero or a common thief, there is one thing that cannot be disputed: his heart was in the right place as he wanted to help those less fortunate. As a class, discuss ways that we can help those who are less fortunate (volunteering, food/toy drive etc
). Once you have a list of a few realis- tic ideas, have a class vote on which one(s) they would like to do. While students are helping others, document it for them so that they can remember their time spent helping others. Ask each student to also write a blog or journal entry about this: who they helped, why it was important, how they felt helping others etc

  • 20. 20 Robin Hood – the story and the play Reintroduce and remind students about the Robin Hood book(s) that were read before attend- ing Geordie Productions’ of Robin Hood. Discuss the differences between the play and book(s) by comparing and contrasting their dif- ferences. Some questions to help prompt discussion: Were the play and book versions similar? How so?»» Did you notice any differences between the play and book versions of»» Robin Hood? If so, what were they? Do you know what an adaptation is? (If students do not know, please research definition»» with them) Was the play an adaptation of the book? Elaborate.»» When making an adaptation, how does one decide what to include and what to leave out?»» When writing a story, what is the difference between a book and a play? A book and a»» movie? Once students are ready, ask them to write a paper where they will compare and contrast the differences between the book(s) and the play. Your Robin Hood adaptation In small groups, have students create their own Robin Hood adaptation. They can use any media available to them to help them create their own adaptation. They can also choose to set their story in whichever year, country, etc
 that they choose. The only requirement they must fulfill is that they follow the definition of an adaptation. One that we like is: A film, television drama, or stage play that has been adapted from a written work Taken from: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/adaptation?q=adaptation
  • 21. 21 Robin Hood in 21st Century Popular Culture As a class, discuss and brainstorm examples of Robin Hood (and its themes) in popular culture (i.e. in mov- ies, television shows/characters, comics etc
). With the discussion complete, ask each student to research one example where Robin Hood has influenced popular culture. They can use one of the examples that were discussed in class or another example that they may have. Each stu- dent will share their research with their fellow students and explain how the story of Robin Hood is still relevant in today’s world.
  • 22. 22 Status Activities The activities in this section deal with one of the main themes from Robin Hood; differences between people based on status. The main idea behind this section is to get students to think about Robin Hood’s actions; his motivations and his frustration with the structure of society. This section is geared mainly towards older students. The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are: Cross-curricular competencies English, Language Arts Geography/History Arts Education, Drama To communicate appropriately‱ To use language to communicate and learn‱ To understand the organization of a society in‱ its territory To invent short scenes‱ Different Class As a class, research and define socioeconomic status and how it relates to Robin Hood. To help students understand the concept, you may need to share with them examples of socioeconom- ic status and differences as found in popular culture (for instance, compare families from The Middle, and Roseanne to the ones in Modern Family and Beverly Hills 9010). Once students understand the concept, have a class discussion on how it relates to Robin Hood. Some questions to help prompt discussion: How does status play a role in»» Robin Hood? Do the differences in status play a role in motivating Robin Hood to steal from the rich in»» order to help the poor?
  • 23. 23 Discuss Robert’s (aka Robin Hood) fall from rich to poor and how it changed him. Did he»» see the world differently? Are there any other examples of this in»» Robin Hood? Ask students to write a short paper on this topic and how it motivated and changed Robin Hood. Knowing your place? When Robin Hood first meets Midge, they are discussing how she cannot find her father and Robin Hood says the following to her: “He didn’t know his place. A peasant doesn’t stand up to a Sheriff. That’s just inviting trouble.” Discuss his statement with your students. Some questions to help prompt discussion: What does Robin Hood mean by that statement?»» Do you agree or disagree with it?»» Do you think it’s still applicable in the year 2012? How so?»» Can you think of examples of how his statement is applicable?»» Do you think class or status plays an issue in what Robin was saying to Midge?»» Do you agree or disagree with that?»» With the discussion complete, ask students to write an opinion-based essay on whether they agree or disagree with what Robin Hood said and how the sentiment of his statement parallels life in the year 2012.
  • 24. 24 Philosophical Exploration One of the broader themes in Robin Hood is the structure of society and its fairness. As a class have a philosophical discussion about this. Some questions to help prompt discussion: Is society fair? Please explain your answer.»» Compare the structure of society from»» Robin Hood to our current society. Are they similar? How so?»» What are their differences? Explain.»» Are we living in a more fair and just society than the one in»» Robin Hood? Please defend your position. How can society before more fair? Elaborate.»» Should people who earn more, contribute more? Why or why not?»» Should you have to give up more of your earnings because you earned more?»» Is it fair to demand more money from those who have more of it? Why or why not?»» Is it fair to assume that people with more money, won’t miss it if it’s stolen?»» What is personal responsibility?»» At which point should we have to take care of ourselves and not rely on others or the»» government? Continue this discussion but focus solely on the structure of society, using the Socratic Questioning Method. Some suggested websites: Socratic Method Socractic Questions Using Socractic Questioning 6 types of Socractic Questions
  • 25. 25 Your vision of society In this philosophical exploration project, ask students to create their own vision of society. How they present their vision is entirely up to them. They should consider conducting re- search on different societal structures from Ancient Greece to the USA in its prime; there are a variety of different types of societal structures that they should look at before they begin plotting their own vision. Ask students to display their projects around the class and have a ‘Vision of Society’ exposi- tion where everyone can walk around and look at their peers’ projects.
  • 26. 26 Royalty and Nobility A section on class and status in a guide about Robin Hood would not be complete without men- tioning royalty and nobility. Discuss how royalty and nobility play a big role in Robin Hood and how it affects Robin’s world view (from both sides!). Ask students to research one royal family (preferably one from medieval times or from another point in history). To help them focus their research and subsequent write-up they should focus on the following: A description of the royal family and their family tree (drawing)‱ A description of their high points and low points‱ Did the family dominate a period in time? Explain.‱ Have they done any good? Describe.‱ What is/was their purpose?‱ What is their history? How did their reign end (or did it?)‱ Include a short timeline marking major events during their reign.‱ Royal etiquette and behaviour As a class, research the etiquette and behaviour that royal families are expected to show. You may wish to focus on medieval times to help students relate this activity to Robin Hood, but you can stick with current times as well. During the research, keep track of the various types of etiquette and behaviour that they are expected to display. When you have a nice list, go over it with students to make sure that they understand it.
  • 27. 27 With students in small groups, assign each group two or three items from that list; also assign students one of the following settings: A Western saloon‱ A hair salon‱ A fancy restaurant‱ A dance club‱ A graffiti-laden street‱ A deserted home‱ They will then create a skit based on the setting and etiquette/behaviours that have been as- signed to them to present to the class. See who can come up with the most original and cre- ative piece! Practice your royal etiquette Have a day in your class where students follow the etiquette and behaviour that royal families (from the middle ages if possible) were expected to display. At the end of the day, have a brief discussion with students to discuss their thoughts and ex- periences from the day.
  • 28. 28 Medieval Activities The medieval activities section is designed to help students understand the world that Robin Hood was living in. From continuing to explore daily life in the Middle Ages, to the elements of a medieval castle, to making a medieval feast, there is something to interest all learning types in this section. The QEP subject areas (and select competencies) relevant to the activities in this unit are: Cross-curricular competencies English, Language Arts Geography/History Arts Education, Visual Arts To cooperate with others‱ To write self-expressive, narrative a‱ nd information-based texts To understand the organization of a society‱ in its territory To produce individual works in the visual arts‱ Medieval Life part 2 In the pre-play activities, students began to learn about life in medieval England. Now that they have seen Robin Hood and have a better idea of what life was like during in medieval England, it’s time to delve even further into it. Using the same areas of research from Medi- eval Life part 1, ask students to choose one area to research. This can be done in small groups, or individually. Those areas are: Overall essence of the era‱ Major events of this era‱ Daily Life‱
  • 29. 29 Past times, hobbies and work‱ Culture - food, clothing and music‱ Religion‱ Royalty/Nobility‱ Living accommodations‱ With their research complete, students will now focus on preparing a media-based presenta- tion to the class so that they can share their findings. Each student should also write a short research paper where they compare and contrast their chosen area of research with life in the year 2012. For younger students Ask younger students to choose one of the areas of research to turn into their own storybook! You can use websites, such as http://www.zooburst.com/ or ask students to draw and create their own book. Put these books into your library corner or read them aloud to students dur- ing story time.
  • 30. 30 Medieval Castles Show your students pictures of medieval castles. As you look at the pictures, ask students to discuss elements and common features of a medieval castle. Some elements and common features are: Gatehouse‱ Moat‱ Towers‱ Battlements‱ Drawbridge‱ Courtyard‱ Continue to research the elements of a medieval castle even after you’ve finished showing your class pictures of them. Make sure that students understand the different parts and what their purpose was. Now the fun begins! Students will now make their own medieval castle. They can use any art materials that they wish and they can make their castle as big or small as they like – the only caveat is that must make sure that they are building a medieval castle, using the elements as researched and dis- cussed in class. Some suggested resources: The parts of a medieval castle Parts of a medieval castle
  • 31. 31 Medieval Food What was a typical meal for nobles during medieval times? What was a typical meal for peas- ants during medieval times? As a class, prepare a medieval-based menu. If possible explain to your students any differences in ingredients or preparations between this medieval meal and our current meals. Ask students to wear medieval-influenced costumes and use candles (if possible) instead of lights while they enjoy their medieval feast. Some suggested resources: Middle ages for kids Medieval food Middle ages food Medieval gingerbread recipe Medieval Art Projects The following are medieval art projects that you can do with your students: Create pop-up castles – see who can be the most original‱ Make a Robin Hood hat or other medieval clothing and wear them in a fashion show‱ A Sherwood Forest diorama including the characters from the play‱ A‱ Robin Hood based board game that students can play Chain mail outfits - http://www.contentgenerator.net/‱ A jigsaw puzzle using one of the characters from the play‱ Students can create their own interpretation of a Sherwood Forest map‱ A Sherwood Forest class mural with all the different aspects of it‱ A self-portrait of themselves set in the Middle Ages‱ Create your own shield and coat of arms‱
  • 32. Appendix A Taken from: http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/robin-hood/
  • 34. Help Robin Hood and Maid Marian get out of Sherwood Forest! Both activities taken from: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=772750&CFTOKEN=83574465
  • 35. Unscramble the characters’ names from Robin Hood. Can you solve the mystery name?