The Round Table: The Fall of Camelot
Mordred, Arthur's treacherous son (or nephew), exposes Lancelot and Guinevere's love, forcing civil war. In the final battle, Arthur kills Mordred but is mortally wounded. Sir Bedivere throws Excalibur into the lake, where a hand catches it. Arthur is carried to Avalon by three queens, where he sleeps until Britain needs him again.
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What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Identifies Mordred as the traitor who exposed the forbidden love
Cause & Consequence
Explains the chain: Lancelot's sin enabled Mordred's exposure which caused the war
Meaning
Takes a position on what truly caused Camelot's fall
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (Mordred's betrayal, the final battle, Avalon)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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