John Steinbeck's King Arthur

You have probably read The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.  It was a required novel at my high school and I will never forget the passionate classroom discussions we had in English class.  In fact, I think The Grapes of Wrath is still a must-read, especially in light of the economic struggles so many families find themselves facing today.

But, have you ever read Steinbeck's The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights?  Bascially, Steinbeck updated Malory's Le Morte D’Arthur and brought the adventures of Camelot to a 20th century audience.

I have always been fascinated by the Arthurian Legend and I read (and watch) anything I can find related to these timeless stories.  Therefore, I was excited to discover a great lesson plan that includes The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights.  The title is "King Arthur and the Heroic Pattern".

Check it out!