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Index
Page
Title
Information
Songs
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
3
Information & Booking
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Information & Booking
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5
The Plot
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6
The Storm
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7
A New Day
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8
The Kraken
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9
On My Way
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10
Who were the Vikings?
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11
Discovering the Story
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12
Discovering the Story
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13
Look Out - Vikings are Coming!
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14
Viking Puzzle!
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Imagine the Characters
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16
Imagine the Characters
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17
The Kraken
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18
Matching Words and Pictures
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19
Viking’s Life
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20
Organizing the Story
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Organizing the Story
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22
Become a Viking
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23
My Favourite Character
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Choose the Correct Option
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25
Scene by Scene
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Scene by Scene
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Discovering the Characters
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Complete the Song
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The Legend of the Kraken
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What are the advantages of this type of activity when
learning a language?
⦿It increases the student’s interest in learning English, so he or she can discover that the language is also useful outside the classroom.
⦿It challenges the student to understand English spoken by someone other than his or her
teacher, thus improving the student’s listening comprehension.
⦿In the days prior to and following the play, the students are highly motivated. Teachers can
use the written and audio resources provided to take advantage of this motivation.
⦿Working with songs from the play is an excellent opportunity to learn new vocabulary
while having fun.
⦿It entertains while extolling human values in the process.
⦿It preserves the relationship between children and the art of theatre.
Where can I see the play?
ArtSpot holds a regular schedule of performances at theatres and schools in over 100
cities. With a presence in more than 10 countries across the globe, our tours reach new places
every day. Please contact our Teachers’ Help Desk to receive information on performances
near your area.
Can the play be presented at my school?
Yes, the play can be shown at your school if the venue provides adequate
space and meets the designated minimum number of students in attendance.
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The playing area must comply with the following space requirements:
Minimum
Optimum
Width(A)
6m
10m
Depth(B)
4m
6m
Height(C)
2.5m
4m
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2m
Backstage(D)
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Levels
The activities in this workbook have been designed for three different levels of
difficulty, based on the English-Speaking Union’s Nine-Level Scale, and relate to the Trinity
College London and University of Cambridge examinations in the following manner:
Level
Trinity College London
UCLES
Hours of
Instruction
1
Initial and Elementary Stage
Starter and Movers
Level
150 approx.
2
Intermediate Stage
Flyers and KET Level
300 approx.
3
Advanced Stage
PET, FCE and CAE
Level
600 approx.
Skills
All levels contain activities that cover the four essential skills for second language
acquisition: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
In terms of reading, most of the activities are related to comprehending the plot and
script of the play. The aim is for students to organize and identify the correct sequence of
events (e.g., introduction and conflict).
In regard to writing, students will be able to express their own feelings, imagination
or creativity, using vocabulary from the play and appropriate grammatical structures for the
corresponding skill level.
With respect to listening, all activities are focused on the songs of the play. We
recommend working on them before watching Freya to acquire specific vocabulary and
deeper information about the characters and their motives.
Finally, concerning speaking, oral activities are suggested. Most of
them can be solved in pairs or small groups of three people. These will help students
put the language into practice and know other students’ opinions and
feelings on the play, as a way to reflect on emotions and experiences.
Freya, A Viking Story
A raging storm of wind and snow falls upon a little medieval village. We find Freya, a brave
young girl, alone at home and struggling to protect her house from the menacing weather. At the
same time, three Vikings are also trapped in this cruel storm. The fierce twins, Ragnar and Runa,
can’t find their way through the heavy snow. Accompanying the brother and sister is Erik, a sailor
in pursuit of his long-dreamt adventures at sea.
Seeking shelter, they arrive at Freya’s house and beg for her help. She is hesitant to receive
these strangers but overcomes her fears and welcomes them into the warmth of her home. Erik is
mesmerized by Freya’s beauty and kind heart, making him rapidly forget about the storm. Ragnar
and Runa, on the other hand, are eager for the storm to end so they may resume their journey.
Ragnar soon notes an old precious item amongst Freya’s belongings, and can’t be more
excited with his finding: The Kraken’s Dagger. An old legend talks about the Kraken, a dreadful
monster that lives in the Northern Seas. No one who hears, feels or sees the beast is able to survive.
Only the one who possesses The Kraken’s Dagger can escape alive from the tentacles of this vicious
creature. But for Freya, the great value of this little blade is very different in nature. The dagger
once belonged to Freya’s father, and is therefore a way to keep his memory alive in her heart.
Once the storm is over, Ragnar, Runa and Erik decide to continue their journey. Erik and
Freya, who have now become close, are sad to say goodbye. They can only hope for their paths to
cross again in the future. The three leave, but Ragnar comes back into Freya’s house and, without
being seen, he steals The Kraken’s Dagger. Alone once again, Freya is devastated upon discovering
that her father’s dagger is missing. In addition to the theft itself, she is also heartbroken by the
suspicion that Erik may have been responsible for it.
Determined to recover what was taken from her, Freya embarks on an adventure, barely
armed with her noble heart and a fear-inspiring legend. She is on her own, and in the times of
Vikings, the dangers are many.
THE STORM
Lightning striking,
Strong wind blowing,
Thunder roaring,
Grey clouds,
Announcing the break of the storm.
Lightning striking,
Strong wind blowing,
Thunder roaring,
Grey clouds,
Announcing the break of the storm.
Everything is turning,
I am lost inside the fog.
What makes me feel so fragile
Is to face this on my own.
I feel it’s time to face the storm.
Looking out the window
All that I can see
Is a white ocean of snow
Threatening to drown me.
Lightning striking,
Strong wind blowing,
Thunder roaring,
Grey clouds,
Announcing the break of the storm.
But I know behind the clouds
The sky is blue and birds can fly.
I will fight with all my heart
Till the air is clear and bright.
Lightning striking,
Strong wind blowing,
Thunder roaring,
Grey clouds,
Announcing the break of the storm.
Lightning. Strong wind.
Thunder. Grey clouds.
Lightning. Strong wind.
Thunder. Grey clouds.
But I know behind the clouds
The sky is blue and birds can fly.
I will fight with all my heart
Till the air is clear and bright.
A NEW DAY
Open your eyes,
Stand up straight and show me your smile.
Take a look at the endless sky
That’s inviting you to fly.
I’ll back you up.
I’m going to be by your side
To help you climb every single wall
And catch you if you fall.
Better days are coming.
Hold my hand, I’ll show you.
I’ll be there,
I’m not going to let you down.
Now my eyes are shining
For I see you beside me.
You give me the strength
I need to push ahead.
A new day is beginning,
I cannot wait to live it.
A new day is beginning,
I want to share this feeling with you.
And to walk by your side
Until the sun is shining bright.
Open your eyes,
Stand up straight and show me your
smile.
Take a look at the endless sky
That’s inviting you to fly.
I’ll back you up.
I’m going to be by your side
To help you climb every single wall
And catch you if you fall.
Better days are coming.
Hold my hand, I’ll show you.
I’ll be there,
I’m not going to let you down.
Now my eyes are shining
For I see you beside me.
You give me the strength
I need to push ahead.
A new day is beginning,
I cannot wait to live it.
A new day is beginning,
I want to share this feeling with you.
And to walk by your side
Until the sun is shining bright.
THE KRAKEN
Near the ports of the northern sea
Lives a creature few men have seen.
Swimming very near the shore,
Always eager to climb aboard.
Every man who tried to fight
Against the Kraken never came back.
Every weapon that they tried
Couldn’t even make a scratch.
It’s a shadow, a chilly breeze.
It’s a nightmare, a dead end street.
With its breath it can rip your sail,
It’s as strong as a giant whale.
Here’s a dagger of a special kind
Forged long ago in a mysterious land.
It’s the only weapon on earth
That could threaten the Kraken’s life.
The Kraken! One!
It’s roaring to let you know it’s near.
The Kraken! Two!
Its tentacles are sticky, long and quick.
The Kraken! Three!
Its breath smells like rotten fish.
The Kraken! Four!
Its eyes are fire in the night.
The Kraken! Five!
It’s here.
The Kraken!
One, two, three, four… Bye bye!
The Kraken! One!
It’s roaring to let you know it’s near.
The Kraken! Two!
Its tentacles are sticky, long and quick.
The Kraken! Three!
Its breath smells like rotten fish.
The Kraken! Four!
Its eyes are fire in the night.
The Kraken! Five!
It’s here.
The Kraken!
One, two, three, four… Bye bye!
Don’t be afraid of the story we tell,
I can see in your eyes you are scared.
Nothing in life is just black or white,
This legend has more than one side.
The Kraken can sense if you own a kind heart
And will protect you from evil and harm.
But it never forgives those who lie and deceive
And will make them pay for their deeds.
The Kraken! One!
It’s roaring to let you know it’s near.
The Kraken! Two!
Its tentacles are sticky, long and quick.
The Kraken! Three!
Its breath smells like rotten fish.
The Kraken! Four!
Its eyes are fire in the night.
The Kraken! Five!
It’s here.
The Kraken!
One, two, three, four… Bye bye!
One, two, three, four… Bye bye!
One, two, three, four… Bye bye!
ON MY WAY
Now’s the time
To step into the world
And trust in what my heart desires.
I will walk a road
I haven’t walked before
But I clearly feel that I’m already on my way.
The path is long,
Full of bumps and curves.
A challenge rising ahead.
But if I set my pace
And I don’t give up
Nothing will make me slow down.
Rivers and seas.
Valleys and peaks.
Forests, deserts and fields.
As I pass them by
They witness my trip.
I’m chasing the dream of my life.
The sun, in the west,
Is setting at last.
Time on the road passes fast.
The goal is so clear,
The last step is near.
It’s just beyond reach of my hand.
The sun, in the east,
Is starting to shine
And melting the snow on the land.
The roads of the world
Are waiting for me.
It’s time for the trip to begin.
I’m on my way,
The wind is on my face.
I’m advancing step by step
Until the very end.
My heart is beating,
My feet are marching,
My mind has set the goal.
I’m on my way.
I’m on my way,
The wind is on my face.
I’m advancing step by step
Until the very end.
My heart is beating.
My feet are marching.
My mind has set the goal.
I’m on my way.
Life is nothing but a journey.
An amazing trip in search of
What will make us find ourselves.
So let’s step into the future
With our hearts wide open
Willing to go on and on...
I’m on my way,
The wind is on my face
I’m advancing step by step
Until the very end.
My heart is beating.
My feet are marching.
Ready, set and go!
I’m on my way.
I’m on my way.
I’m on my way.
I’m on my way.
Now’s the time
To step into the world
And trust in what my heart desires.
I will walk a road
I haven’t walked before
But I clearly feel that I’m already on my way.
Who Were the Vikings?
The Vikings were people who lived in Norway, Sweden and Denmark more than a
thousand years ago. They traveled by sea, looking for new lands, and settled in places where they
found food and good living conditions.
Follow the directions given below and complete the map.
⦿ Draw some arrows showing the sea routes Vikings took:
From Norway to → Ireland
From Sweden to → Scotland
From Denmark to → England
Discovering the Story
These are scenes from the play, but they are mixed up. Look at the drawings and put them in the
correct order by writing the number (1, 2, 3, or 4) inside the box.
1- Ragnar, Runa and Erik arrive at Freya’s house.
2- The three Vikings tell the Legend of the Kraken to Freya.
3- Ragnar steals the Kraken’s Dagger.
4- Freya starts her adventure looking for the dagger.
Discovering the Story (Cont.)
⦿ After the play
After watching the play, draw the final scene at the end of the story.
Look Out — Vikings are Coming!
Vikings were very good at sailing. They traveled by long boats called longships. They used this
means of transport to buy and sell goods, and to attack enemies and explore other towns.
⦿ Read the instructions and color the Viking longship as directed.
A dragon’s face was carved at the front
of the longship to scare enemies.
⦿ Color the shields green and blue.
⦿ Color the mast grey.
⦿ Color the sail red and white.
⦿ Color the oars black.
⦿ Color the rest of the longship brown.
⦿ Discuss...
What differences do you find between this Viking ship and the ones we see nowadays?
Viking Puzzle!
Look at the following Viking objects and find the words in the puzzle. Afterwards, complete the
missing letters beside the pictures.
⦿ D_____
⦿ H_____
⦿ D____
⦿ S___
⦿ K_____
⦿ S_____
⦿ After the play
Which of these elements appeared in the play? Write them down.
Imagine the Characters
Before watching the play, imagine the characters of the story. Choose one and draw him/her. You
should use some of the clothing items noted on the next page.
⦿Freya
A brave young girl.
⦿Erik
An adventurer and sailor.
⦿Ragnar and Runa
The fierce Viking twins.
Imagine the Characters (Cont.)
⦿ BELT
⦿ LEGGINS
⦿ CLOAK
⦿ BOOTS
⦿ WRISTBANDS
⦿ DRESS
⦿ TUNIC
⦿ HELMET
⦿ SHOES
Most Vikings had long hair, which was
usually arranged in an elaborate braid
and tied in a knot.
Nowadays, do you wear any of these clothes?
⦿ In small groups, share your opinion and write down three items the Vikings wore that we
still wear today.
1
2
3
The Kraken
During the play, Ragnar, Runa and Erik tell Freya the mysterious story of a dangerous sea-creature:
The Kraken.
⦿ Can you imagine what it might look like? Draw it in the box.
Then, answer the questions that follow.
⦿ What color is it?
It is
⦿ What is it like?
It is
Vikings believed in monsters, trolls,
dragons and sea serpents.
Matching Words and Pictures
Listen to the song “A New Day” and complete the missing words below. Afterwards, write these
words under the right drawings.
A NEW DAY
Open your _____,
Stand up straight and show me your _____.
Take a look at the endless sky
That’s inviting you to ______.
I’ll back you ____.
I’m going to be by your side
To help you climb every single _____
And catch you if you fall.
Better days are coming.
Hold my _____, I’ll show you.
I’ll be there,
I’m not going to let you _____.
Now my _____ are shining
For I see you beside me.
You give me the strength
I need to _____ ahead.
A new day is beginning,
I cannot wait to live it.
A new day is beginning,
I want to share this feeling with you.
And to _____ by your side
Until the ______ is shining bright.
Viking’s Life
Vikings used to live on farms in the countryside. They had their own animals, made clothes and
built weapons. Men had some occupations while women had others.
⦿ By looking at the drawings, can you describe what activities
Viking men and women did?
Men
Women
⦿ Discuss...
Do men and women have the same occupations nowadays?
In pairs, find three differences and three similarities between medieval and modern times.
Organizing the Story
These are scenes from the play. Explain what happens in each of them by continuing from the
sentence starters.
First,
Then,
After that,
Finally,
Become a Viking
These are some medieval elements Vikings used to wear and use. Match the picture with the
corresponding word.
⦿ BELT
⦿ CLOAK
⦿ LONGSHIP
⦿ BOOTS
⦿ DAGGER
⦿ WRISTBANDS
⦿ HELMET
⦿ AXE
Did you know?
Viking warriors never wore any type of
horns on their helmets.
After the play...
⦿ Did you see these objects in the play? When?
My Favorite Character
Decide on your favorite character of the play. Consider the following questions when describing him
or her:
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How old is he/she?
What does he/she look like?
What does he/she wear?
What is his/her job?
What does he/she like doing?
What happens to him/her during the play?
⦿ RUNA
⦿ FREYA
⦿ RAGNAR
⦿ ERIC
Did you know...?
Viking poets were called Skalds. They told
poems and long stories called sagas.
Is there any popular saga nowadays? Which one?
Choose the Correct Option
Read the lyrics of “THE STORM” and choose the right word from the options given.
⦿ Then, listen to the song and check your answers.
THE STORM
Lightning striking,
Strong wind blowing/showing/snowing,
Thunder roaring,
Grey clouds,
Announcing the fake/break/take of the storm.
Everything is turning,
I’m lost inside the fog/log/blog.
What makes me feel so fragile
Is to lace/trace/face this on my own.
Looking about/out/doubt the window
All that I can see
Is a white ocean of snow/grow/flow
Threatening to drown me.
Lightning striking,
(…)
But I know behind the house/blouse/clouds
The sky is blue and birds can fly.
I will fight with all my heart
Till the air is clear and bright/night/right.
⦿ What is the character expressing through this song? Why?
Scene by Scene
Look at the following pictures, which illustrate different parts of the story. Write a short description
for each of them, and include the vocabulary words below.
⦿ STORM – SHELTER – FREYA’S HOUSE - SAILORS
⦿ SEA CREATURE – DAGGER –TENTACLES – LEGEND - KRAKEN
⦿ STEAL – HEART-BROKEN – DAGGER - RAGNAR
⦿ RECOVER – FEAR – ADVENTURE – JOURNEY - DISGUISE
⦿ After the play
Discuss the ending of the story. Did you have a different ending in mind?
Use the following structure to share your opinion
“I thought...., but actually, ....”
Discovering the Characters
After reading the plot, you may have further information about the characters of the play. Choose
one adjective to describe each character, and explain in what way it identifies his/her personality.
Generous – courageous – sensitive – inconsiderate – dishonest –
dreamer –coward – anxious - ambitious – caring – selfish – trusting
⦿ RUNA
⦿ FREYA
⦿ RAGNAR
⦿ ERIC
because
⦿I think he/she is
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Did you know...?
Many Vikings had nicknames such as Onund
“Tree-Foot” or Thorir “Long-Chin.”
⦿ Invent nicknames for the play’s characters, and then share them with your classmates.
Freya _________________________
Runa_________________________
Ragnar________________________
Erik__________________________
Complete the Song
Complete the lyrics of “On My Way” by using the words given. Then, listen to the song and check
your answers.
trust – witness – journey -fast - melting – east – advancing – beating –
west – rivers - wide– pace – mind – path – wind – beating- already– goal
ON MY WAY
Now’s the time
To step into the world
And ______ in what my heart desires.
I will walk a road
I haven’t walked before
But I clearly feel that I’m ______ on my way.
______ and seas.
Valleys and peaks.
Forests, deserts and fields.
As I pass them by
They _______ my trip.
I’m chasing the dream of my life.
The sun, in the _______,
Is starting to shine
And ______ the snow on the land.
The roads of the world
Are waiting for me.
It’s time for the trip to begin.
I’m on my way,
The wind is on my face.
I’m ________step by step
Until the very end.
My heart is _______.
My feet are marching.
My ______ has set the goal.
I’m on my way.
The ______ is long,
Full of bumps and curves.
A challenge rising ahead.
But if I set my ______
And I don’t give up
Nothing will make me slow down.
The sun, in the west,
Is setting at last.
Time on the road passes ______.
The _____ is so clear,
The last step is near.
It’s just beyond reach of my hand.
I’m on my (…)
My heart (…)
Life is nothing but a ______.
An amazing trip in search of
What will make us find ourselves.
So let’s step into the future
With our hearts ______ open
Willing to go on and on...
I’m on my (…)
My heart (…)
Now’s the time
To step into the world
And ______ in what my heart desires.
I will walk a road
I haven’t walked before
But I clearly feel that I’m ______ on my way.
The Legend of the Kraken
A legend is a story that has been passed on from person to person and has important meaning or
symbolism for the culture in which it originates. A legend usually includes an element of truth, or is
based on historical facts, but with “mythical qualities” that may be somewhat unrealistic.
⦿ First, listen to the song “THE KRAKEN.” Then, write the legend of this mysterious sea-creature.
THE LEGEND OF THE KRAKEN