The Knight in Shining Armor©

Words to Know:

galliant – brave, grand, splendid; noble in conduct. The firemen were gallant in their efforts to save lives.

Introduction:

There are many stories about knights. But few stories tell what happened to one of the most mysterious knights in the legends of knighthood. This is a part of his story.

Read Story Aloud:

Discussion:

Why did The Knight in Shining Armor refuse to marry such a wealthy princess?

What character flaws did the princess display?

How would you define the word honor?

What do we have to do to be judged as a person of honor?

(There is no one answer, but there is a golden rule many honorable people follow: “Treat others as you would have them treat you.”)

Do you believe a person's character determines their destiny? Explain.

Enrichment: (Optional)

Choose one character trait that you feel is important to you.

Character Traits: Define how these character traits relate in the story.