Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the Vikings. Have you ever heard stories about the Vikings and their raids? What do you think is the most common stereotype about the Vikings? Have you seen any movies or TV shows that feature the Vikings? How do you think the Vikings’ reputation has been shaped by popular culture?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you think the image portrays the Vikings in a positive or negative light? What do you think the image is trying to convey about the Vikings and their culture?
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity and get a sense of what the Vikings were really like. What do you think is the main point of the introduction? How does it challenge or reinforce your existing ideas about the Vikings?
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/the-real-vikings-separating-legend-from-truth/. Pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What do you think is the most significant misconception about the Vikings? How does the video challenge this misconception?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: What do you think is the most interesting fact about the Vikings that you’ve learned so far? How does it change your understanding of the Vikings?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: What do you think is the significance of the Vikings’ discovery of North America? How does it fit into the broader context of European history?
Key Takeaways:
Review the key takeaways from the activity and reflect on what you’ve learned. What do you think is the most important thing to remember about the Vikings? How do you think the Vikings’ legacy continues to shape our understanding of European history and culture?
Vocabulary Quiz:
Take the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of the key terms. Choose the correct answer for each question:
- Which word means ‘to spread false information in order to damage someone’s reputation’ in the context of the Vikings?
- A) Propaganda
- B) Mythology
- C) Stereotype
- D) Legacy
- What was the main reason behind the Vikings’ raids, according to the text?
- A) Senseless violence
- B) Economic necessity in a harsh environment with limited resources
- C) Desire for exploration and trade
- D) Need to spread their culture and mythology
- What was unique about the Viking legal system?
- A) It was based on revenge and punishment
- B) It had a strong emphasis on warfare and violence
- C) It featured democratic assemblies where free men could settle disputes and create laws
- D) It was controlled by a single ruler or king
- What was the significance of the Viking discovery of North America?
- A) It marked the beginning of the Viking age
- B) It led to the establishment of a permanent Viking settlement in North America
- C) It demonstrated the Vikings’ advanced navigational skills and ability to explore and settle in new regions
- D) It had no lasting impact on European history
- How did the Vikings’ influence extend beyond their raids and settlements?
- A) Through their mythology and storytelling alone
- B) Through their art and design, which had a lasting impact on European culture
- C) Through their emphasis on collective rule, dispute resolution, and democracy, which shaped European politics and laws
- D) Through their isolation from other European groups and cultures
Answer Key:
- A) Propaganda
- B) Economic necessity in a harsh environment with limited resources
- C) It featured democratic assemblies where free men could settle disputes and create laws
- C) It demonstrated the Vikings’ advanced navigational skills and ability to explore and settle in new regions
- C) Through their emphasis on collective rule, dispute resolution, and democracy, which shaped European politics and laws
Grammar Focus:
The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, possibility, or potentiality about a situation. Read the examples from the text and try to identify the subjunctive mood. Then, complete the grammar quiz:
- I suggest that he (take/takes/took) a different approach to the problem.
- If I (were/was) you, I would not have made that decision.
- The company recommends that all employees (attend/attends/attended) the meeting.
- It is necessary that the report (be/is/been) finished by the end of the week.
- I wish that I (could/can/may) speak French fluently.
Answer Key:
- take
- were
- attend
- be
- could