THE SONG

OF ROLAND
Mother Teresa
Martin Luther King Jr.
Andres Bonifacio
Ida B. Wells Barnett
Dr. Jose P. Rizal
What word can best describe them?
DIRECTIONS: Write in the word web the QUALITIES of a HERO.

HERO
DIRECTIONS: Give the meaning of each word that is written
on shield and find the appropriate sword of the shield.

1. envoy 2. valiant e. smash

a. clever
3. cunning
f. rude/impolite

4. furious 5. insolent b. spear

g. courageous
6. javelin
c. messenger

7. grim 8. blast h. ungentle

d. very angry
Let us check the WORDS!

1. envoy 6. javelin
c. messenger b. spear

4. furious
d. very angry

2. valiant 7. grim
g. courageous h. ungentle

5. insolent
f. rude/impolite

3. cunning 8. blast
a. clever e. smash
“The Song of Roland” is an epic poem and,
as such, deals with the heroic deeds of
great men. It was written in the Medieval
Period A.D. 450-1300

READ SILENTLY THE EPIC STORY

found in LM Page 152-158
“THE SONG OF ROLAND”
Describe the following characters in the epic
Using the following graphic organizer:
Roland Charlemagne Ganelon
Guide Questions:

1.What are the characteristics of the ideal knight

according to “The Song of Roland”?

2.Why was Ganelon very angry at Roland"?

3.How do you feel about King Charlemagne? Is he

a wise king? Explain.
Would you sacrifice your
loyalty to your master just
to obtain your goals?
Think of a situation when betrayal happens in our
society using the following graphic organizer

BETRAYAL

Cause Effect Solution

Evaluation
DIRECTIONS: In a ¼ sheet of paper, answer the following questions.

1. What is the name of the horn of Roland?

2. What is the thing that Roland raised when his strenghts was
at an end and he falls down on the ground?
3. What is the name of the last standing city of Spain from the
story?
4. What is the meaning of Roland’s blowing his trumpet?
5. Why was Ganelon very angry at Roland?
Let’s check your work!

1.Olifant
2.Glove
3.Saragosa
4.A call of agony
5.He has a deep resentment on Roland. Certainly
jealousy plays a factor because King Charlemagne
treasures Roland who is considered as perfect
knight.
Assignment:

Study in advance the

SUGGESTED
ORGANIZATION FOR A
CLASSIC ARGUMENT