Kings and Queens (Englisch - A2)
Zielsetzung: Das übergeordnete Lernziel des Arbeitsblattes ist es, den Schüler:innen fundiertes Wissen über das Leben und die historische Bedeutung eines Monarchen / einer Monarchin zu vermitteln.
Inhalte und Methoden: Das Arbeitsblatt behandelt die Biografie der Person, einschließlich ihrer Herkunft und Regentschaft. Methodisch wird eine Kombination aus englischsprachigen Informationstexten, Aufgaben zum Informationstransfer in ein „Fact-File“ sowie ein abschließendes Kreuzworträtsel zur Wissensüberprüfung eingesetzt.
Kompetenzen:
- Lesekompetenz: Selektives und detailliertes Erschließen von Informationen aus englischsprachigen Sachtexten
- Historische Sachkompetenz: Kenntnisse über die Ära eines Monarchen / einer Monarchin
- Methodenkompetenz: Strukturierung und Aufbereitung von Daten in Form eines Steckbriefs
- Sprachkompetenz: Erweiterung des thematischen Wortschatzes (Monarchie, Geschichte) und Anwendung im Kontext eines Rätsels
Zielgruppe und Niveau: ab Klasse 7, Englischniveau A2
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Kings and Queens (Englisch - A2)
Queen Victoria: A Brief Overview
Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819, in Kensington Palace, London. She became the Queen of the United Kingdom on June 20, 1837, after the death of her uncle, King William IV. Her full name was Alexandrina Victoria, but she was known as Queen Victoria.
Victoria was married to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on February 10, 1840. They had nine children together. Their names were Victoria, Albert, Alice, Alfred, Helena, Louise, Arthur, Leopold, and Beatrice. Many of her children married into royal families across Europe.
One of Queen Victoria's most important achievements was overseeing the expansion of the British Empire. During her reign, Britain became the world's largest empire. It included countries like India, Canada, Australia, and parts of Africa. Queen Victoria was also known for encouraging social reform and improvements in education.
Her reign lasted for 63 years and 216 days, making her the second longest-reigning British monarch. Queen Victoria was well-loved by her people and was often called the "Grandmother of Europe."
Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, died in 1861, which made her very sad. After his death, she wore black clothes for the rest of her life. Queen Victoria died on January 22, 1901, at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Her death marked the end of the Victorian Era, a period known for its cultural, industrial, political, scientific, and military changes.
Queen Victoria is remembered for her strong will and dedication to her country. Her reign was a time of great change and progress in the United Kingdom.
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