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Robert the Bruce

Three exercises based on the comic strip: reading comprehension, questions about the story, and a writing task.

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ReadingRead the comic strip

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Ex A – Who is it?Match clues to the right person

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Ex B – QuestionsAnswer questions about the story

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Ex C – WritingBiography or dialogue

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Robert the Bruce

Read the comic strip carefully. You will need it to answer the exercises.

Robert the Bruce comic strip – panels 5 to 7

Robert the Bruce comic strip – panels 8 to 13

Exercise A

Who is it?

Read each clue and choose the correct person from the dropdown. Then click Check Answers.

Choose: Robert the Bruce / Edward I / Edward II

Exercise B

Answer the Questions

Write your answers in complete sentences. Use information from the comic strip.

Questions about Robert the Bruce

1. Explain why Robert the Bruce decided to never give up.

Think about what he saw in the cave and how it inspired him.

2. Who fought whom at Bannockburn?

3. Who won at Bannockburn and why did they win?

Think about the land, the tactics, and the conditions at Bannockburn.

Exercise C

Writing Task

Choose one of the two tasks below. Click the tab to select your task, then write your answer.

Write a short biography of Robert the Bruce. Include the most important facts and dates from his life.

Study Skill – Writing a biography Note the most important facts and dates: when he was born / became king / won important battles / died. Use these to write in your own words.

Key dates from the comic: 14th century – battles between Scotland and England | 1306 – became king | 1314 – Battle of Bannockburn | 1329 – died

Your biography (80–120 words)

It is 1329 and Robert has just died. An old Scottish soldier tells his son or daughter about the Battle of Bannockburn. Write the dialogue and give the people names.

How to start:
A: I'll never forget it, that battle!
B: Tell me more! …
A: Well, …

Use these question words to keep the dialogue going: When …? What …? Why …? Who …?

Your dialogue (at least 8 lines)

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