BRAVEHEART - Reading worksheet

Braveheart Penguin Readers.

1.

Look at the picture on the cover and answer.

weak

old

carefully dressed strong

young
healthy

a sick fighter

frightening
brave
cowardly

handsome
ugly

Which of these words do you think describe the man?

dangerous

middle-aged
kind

adventurous
ordinary clean

good

2.
Now read the introduction and see if there is some information about the man on the cover. What is
the story about? Have you seen the movie?

3.
a) Watch the movie trailer and discuss the clothes, the way of living. Is it different from todays life?
Why?
b) Look at the picture, taken from the trailer. What do you think happens at this point in the story?

4.

Now, look at some objects that appear in the movie and match them to their name.

SKILT

SPEARS

SWORD

ARMOUR
HELMET

SHIELD

BOW

STRING

5.
How are these words connected to the first part of the story? Work in groups and make a mind map.
Add connectors and drawings. Prepare to re-tell.

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