LOVERS
Legend
Cross-curricular focus: Folklore
Three of the most classic love stories of all time. First, is the story of two of literature’s most famous lovers, Romeo and Juliet, who are denied a future together because of the enmity of their families. Second, is the love story of Robin Hood and Maid Marion. Marion, brave and principled, supports Robin Hood as he defends the poor villagers against the greedy rulers of England, robbing the rich to pay the poor. Lastly, read about Isabel and Diego, the famous lovers of Teruel. Diego goes to war, promising to return and marry Isabel in five years. But will he survive the battle? And will Isabel stay true and wait for him?
