Robert the Bruce and the spider
I can retell the legend of Robert the Bruce and the spider.
Robert the Bruce and the spider
I can retell the legend of Robert the Bruce and the spider.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- One of the most famous legends told about Robert the Bruce is the story of him and a spider.
- While Robert was hiding from the English, it was said that he sheltered from the Scottish winter in a cave.
- In this cave, Robert watched a spider again and again try to spin its web; every time it fell it tried again.
- This made Robert realise that he had to keep trying against the English.
- Inspired by the spider, Robert returned to Scotland and eventually forced the English out of his homeland.
Keywords
Legend - a legend is a story that has been retold again and again over time, but cannot be proven true or untrue
Persevere - if you persevere, you keep trying when something is difficult
Moral - the moral of a story is the meaning, message or something you can learn from the story
Common misconception
That legends are true.
Ensure children understand that legends are stories that are often told verbally and may change over time. Play a game to demonstrate this; children sit in a circle and pass a message around by whispering to each other. Does the messgae change?
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Scotland
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