During a rehearsal for the King’s Coronation, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, forgot the words to his blessing. The BBC recorded this moment for their upcoming documentary on the King and Queen’s coronation year. The King, Charles, thought it was funny and compared the Archbishop’s memory to that of his dogs. The King’s laughter suggests that he wasn’t bothered by the mistake.

The BBC released this behind-the-scenes footage to show the more fun side of the Coronation preparations. The documentary wants to give viewers a closer look at the King and Queen during this important event. The Archbishop forgetting his lines adds some humor to the serious stuff.

It’s important to note that the footage might not be available everywhere. But the video’s description explains what happened. The main things to take away are the Archbishop’s forgetfulness and the King finding it funny.

This incident reminds us that even important people can mess up sometimes. The Archbishop forgetting his lines during a rehearsal shows that even those in charge can make mistakes. The King’s reaction, finding it funny, shows that he can handle unexpected moments with grace and a sense of humor.

Overall, this behind-the-scenes footage gives us a peek into the more lighthearted side of the Coronation preparations. It shows that even during big events like a royal coronation, there can be moments of laughter and unexpected slip-ups.

Original news source: King Charles laughs as Archbishop of Canterbury forgets words in Coronation rehearsal (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Give each group a few minutes to read and discuss the article. Then, ask each group to summarize the main points of the article in a news report format. They should include the key details and any important quotes or reactions mentioned in the article.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article, such as “The Archbishop’s forgetfulness was embarrassing” or “The King’s reaction was appropriate.” Have students move around the room and find a partner to discuss each statement. Each student should share their opinion and provide reasons to support their viewpoint. After a few minutes, have them switch partners and discuss a new statement.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Select 10 key vocabulary words from the article. Write each word on a separate index card and place them face down on a table. Divide the class into small teams. One student from each team will come up to the table, choose a card, and silently draw a picture representing the word. The other team members must guess the word based on the drawing. The team that guesses the most words correctly within a time limit wins.

– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Pair up the students and give each pair a copy of the article. Set a timer for 2 minutes. In this time, one student must try to summarize the article as quickly and accurately as possible while the other student listens. After 2 minutes, the roles switch and the other student tries to summarize the article. The pair with the most accurate and concise summary wins.

– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask the students to individually think about and write down their thoughts on the following questions: “How do you think the Archbishop felt after forgetting his lines? How would you have reacted if you were in the King’s position?” Once they have finished, have them pair up with a partner and take turns sharing their thoughts and discussing their reactions. Finally, open up a class discussion and invite a few students to share their partner’s thoughts.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What happened during the rehearsal for the King’s Coronation?
2. Why did the BBC record this moment?
3. How did the King react to the Archbishop’s mistake?
4. Why did the BBC release this footage?
5. What is the purpose of the documentary on the King and Queen’s coronation year?
6. What does the Archbishop’s forgetfulness add to the serious preparations?
7. Why might the footage not be available everywhere?
8. What does this incident remind us about important people?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

During a rehearsal for the King’s Coronation, the Archbishop of Canterbury, (1)______ Welby, forgot the words to his blessing. The BBC (2)______ this moment for their upcoming documentary on the King and Queen’s coronation year. The King, Charles, thought it was funny and compared the Archbishop’s (3)______ to that of his dogs. The King’s (4)______ suggests that he wasn’t bothered by the mistake.

The BBC released this behind-the-scenes footage to show the more fun side of the Coronation (5)______. The documentary wants to give viewers a closer look at the King and Queen during this important event. The (6)______ forgetting his lines adds some (7)______ to the serious (8)______.

It’s important to note that the footage might not be available everywhere. But the video’s (9)______ explains what happened. The main things to take away are the Archbishop’s forgetfulness and the King finding it funny.

This incident (10)______ us that even (11)______ people can mess up sometimes. The Archbishop forgetting his lines during a rehearsal shows that even those in (12)______ can make mistakes. The King’s reaction, finding it funny, shows that he can handle (13)______ moments with grace and a sense of humor.

Overall, this behind-the-scenes footage (14)______ us a peek into the more lighthearted side of the Coronation preparations. It shows that even during big (15)______ like a royal (16)______, there can be moments of laughter and unexpected slip-ups.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a coronation and why is it an important event?
2. How would you feel if you forgot the words to an important speech or presentation?
3. Do you think it’s important for important people to show a sense of humor? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever made a mistake in front of a lot of people? How did you handle it?
5. What do you think the Archbishop felt when he forgot his lines?
6. Do you think it’s okay for important people to make mistakes? Why or why not?
7. How do you think the King felt when he saw the Archbishop forget his lines?
8. Do you like watching behind-the-scenes footage of events? Why or why not?
9. How would you feel if you were being filmed for a documentary about an important event in your life?
10. Do you think it’s important to have a sense of humor? Why or why not?
11. What are some other examples of unexpected moments that can happen during big events?
12. How do you think the Archbishop felt when he saw the footage of him forgetting his lines?
13. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to handle an unexpected moment? How did you handle it?
14. Do you think it’s important for leaders to be able to handle unexpected moments? Why or why not?
15. How would you react if you were in the King’s position and someone made a mistake during an important event?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. rehearsal
2. Archbishop
3. documentary
4. coronation
5. footage
6. preparations
7. humor
8. incident
9. mess up
10. unexpected
11. grace
12. lighthearted
13. peek
14. laughter
15. slip-ups

Meanings:
(A) Not expected or predicted
(B) A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian church
(C) Having a cheerful and casual atmosphere
(D) A quick and secret look at something
(E) A practice session before a performance or event
(F) A non-fiction film that provides a detailed look at a subject
(G) To make a mistake or do something wrong
(H) Elegance and beauty of movement or expression
(I) The sound of people chuckling or giggling
(J) An event that happens, especially one that is unusual or important
(K) Minor mistakes or blunders
(L) The quality of being funny or comical
(M) A ceremony where a new king or queen is officially made monarch
(N) The actions or work done to get something ready
(O) Video clips recorded to be used in a film or broadcast
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What event was the Archbishop of Canterbury rehearsing for?
(a) The Queen’s Coronation
(b) The King’s Coronation
(c) The Archbishop’s inauguration
(d) The BBC documentary filming

2. Who recorded the Archbishop’s forgetfulness?
(a) The King
(b) The Queen
(c) The BBC
(d) The Archbishop himself

3. How did the King react to the Archbishop’s mistake?
(a) He found it funny
(b) He got angry
(c) He ignored it
(d) He was disappointed

4. Why did the BBC release the behind-the-scenes footage?
(a) To show the more fun side of the Coronation preparations
(b) To highlight the Archbishop’s mistake
(c) To criticize the King’s reaction
(d) To promote their upcoming documentary

5. What is the main takeaway from the footage?
(a) The Archbishop is not good at remembering lines
(b) The King is easily amused
(c) The Coronation preparations are a serious affair
(d) Even important people can make mistakes

6. What does the video’s description say about the availability of the footage?
(a) It is available worldwide
(b) It can only be accessed by the King and Queen
(c) It might not be available everywhere
(d) It is only available to the Archbishop

7. What does the incident with the Archbishop remind us?
(a) That the King has a good memory
(b) That the Archbishop is not fit for his role
(c) That the Coronation preparations are stressful
(d) That even those in charge can make mistakes

8. What does the behind-the-scenes footage show about the Coronation preparations?
(a) That everything goes perfectly according to plan
(b) That there can be moments of laughter and unexpected slip-ups
(c) That the King and Queen are always serious and focused
(d) That the Archbishop is the main focus of the preparations

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The BBC did not record this moment for a documentary about the King and Queen’s coronation year.
2. The footage might not be available everywhere, but the video’s description explains what happened.
3. The incident reminds us that even important people can make mistakes.
4. King Charles did not find the Archbishop’s forgetfulness funny and did not compare it to his dogs’ memory.
5. The Archbishop of Canterbury forgot his lines during a rehearsal for the King’s Coronation.
6. The documentary does not aim to give viewers a closer look at the King and Queen during this important event.
7. The King’s reaction shows that he can handle unexpected moments with grace and a sense of humor.
8. The BBC did not release the footage to show the more fun side of the Coronation preparations.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What happened during the rehearsal for the King’s Coronation?
2. How did the King react to the Archbishop’s mistake?
3. Why did the BBC release the behind-the-scenes footage?
4. What does the Archbishop’s forgetfulness remind us?
5. What does the behind-the-scenes footage show about big events like a royal coronation?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What happened during the rehearsal for the King’s Coronation?
The Archbishop of Canterbury forgot the words to his blessing.

2. Why did the BBC record this moment?
The BBC recorded this moment for their upcoming documentary on the King and Queen’s coronation year.

3. How did the King react to the Archbishop’s mistake?
The King thought it was funny and compared the Archbishop’s memory to that of his dogs.

4. Why did the BBC release this footage?
The BBC released this footage to show the more fun side of the Coronation preparations and give viewers a closer look at the King and Queen during this important event.

5. What is the purpose of the documentary on the King and Queen’s coronation year?
The purpose of the documentary is to provide a closer look at the King and Queen during their coronation year.

6. What does the Archbishop’s forgetfulness add to the serious preparations?
The Archbishop’s forgetfulness adds some humor to the serious preparations.

7. Why might the footage not be available everywhere?
The footage might not be available everywhere because it was released by the BBC and their content may have restrictions or limitations in certain regions.

8. What does this incident remind us about important people?
This incident reminds us that even important people can make mistakes and that they can handle unexpected moments with grace and a sense of humor.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Justin
(2) recorded
(3) memory
(4) laughter
(5) preparations
(6) Archbishop
(7) humor
(8) stuff
(9) description
(10) reminds
(11) important
(12) charge
(13) unexpected
(14) gives
(15) events
(16) coronation
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. rehearsal
Answer: (E) A practice session before a performance or event

2. Archbishop
Answer: (B) A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian church

3. documentary
Answer: (F) A non-fiction film that provides a detailed look at a subject

4. coronation
Answer: (M) A ceremony where a new king or queen is officially made monarch

5. footage
Answer: (O) Video clips recorded to be used in a film or broadcast

6. preparations
Answer: (N) The actions or work done to get something ready

7. humor
Answer: (L) The quality of being funny or comical

8. incident
Answer: (J) An event that happens, especially one that is unusual or important

9. mess up
Answer: (G) To make a mistake or do something wrong

10. unexpected
Answer: (A) Not expected or predicted

11. grace
Answer: (H) Elegance and beauty of movement or expression

12. lighthearted
Answer: (C) Having a cheerful and casual atmosphere

13. peek
Answer: (D) A quick and secret look at something

14. laughter
Answer: (I) The sound of people chuckling or giggling

15. slip-ups
Answer: (K) Minor mistakes or blunders
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What event was the Archbishop of Canterbury rehearsing for?
Answer: (b) The King’s Coronation

2. Who recorded the Archbishop’s forgetfulness?
Answer: (c) The BBC

3. How did the King react to the Archbishop’s mistake?
Answer: (a) He found it funny

4. Why did the BBC release the behind-the-scenes footage?
Answer: (a) To show the more fun side of the Coronation preparations

5. What is the main takeaway from the footage?
Answer: (d) Even important people can make mistakes

6. What does the video’s description say about the availability of the footage?
Answer: (c) It might not be available everywhere

7. What does the incident with the Archbishop remind us?
Answer: (d) That even those in charge can make mistakes

8. What does the behind-the-scenes footage show about the Coronation preparations?
Answer: (b) That there can be moments of laughter and unexpected slip-ups
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The BBC did not record this moment for a documentary about the King and Queen’s coronation year. (Answer: False)
2. The footage might not be available everywhere, but the video’s description explains what happened. (Answer: True)
3. The incident reminds us that even important people can make mistakes. (Answer: True)
4. King Charles did not find the Archbishop’s forgetfulness funny and did not compare it to his dogs’ memory. (Answer: False)
5. The Archbishop of Canterbury forgot his lines during a rehearsal for the King’s Coronation. (Answer: True)
6. The documentary does not aim to give viewers a closer look at the King and Queen during this important event. (Answer: False)
7. The King’s reaction shows that he can handle unexpected moments with grace and a sense of humor. (Answer: True)
8. The BBC did not release the footage to show the more fun side of the Coronation preparations. (Answer: False)
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