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National Geographic Reading Explorer 1 Unit 8 Fairy tale Castle

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Fairy tale Castle,” what kinds of images come to your mind (towers, walls, mountains, etc.)?
What do you think a “fairy tale castle” is used for: living, defense, or inspiring stories? Why?
What do you already know about famous castles in Europe?

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National Geographic Reading Explorer 1 Unit 8 Fairy tale Castle

Ludwig’s childhood and inspiration (00:00 – 00:46)

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1. Where did Ludwig spend his childhood?

In a castle in the countryside
In a city palace
In a monastery
In a theater

2. What kind of stories did Ludwig enjoy listening to?

Stories about animals
Stories about sea travel
Stories and operas about brave knights and great kings
Stories about scientists and inventions

3. Who wrote the operas that inspired Ludwig?

William Shakespeare
Richard Wagner
Hans Christian Andersen
Johann Sebastian Bach

National Geographic Reading Explorer 1 Unit 8 Fairy tale Castle

Why the castle was built and what it looked like (00:46 – 01:46)

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1. Why did Ludwig build Neuschwanstein Castle?

To store treasure
To have a place to relax far from his busy court
To start a new city
To create a military base

2. What features made the castle look like a fairy-tale castle?

Underground tunnels and black walls
Glass roofs and modern elevators
Tall round towers and high white stone walls
Wooden huts and small windows

3. Some parts (like the courtyard) were designed to look like what?

Ancient Roman streets
A modern museum
Stage designs from Wagner’s operas
A farm village

National Geographic Reading Explorer 1 Unit 8 Fairy tale Castle

An unfinished castle that became famous (01:46 – 02:46)

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1. How many nights did Ludwig sleep in the castle?

2. About how many visitors does the castle get each year?

About 15 million
About 1.5 million
About 150,000
About 500

3. What famous place did Neuschwanstein help inspire?

Big Ben
The White House
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
The Eiffel Tower

National Geographic Reading Explorer 1 Unit 8 Fairy tale Castle

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1. What is the main idea of the video?

A king’s inspiration for building Neuschwanstein and how it became famous
How to build a modern castle
A guide to reading operas
A battle that happened in Germany

2. Which influence is emphasized as important for the castle’s design?

Richard Wagner’s operas
Sports competitions
New technology from factories
Ocean travel

3. Why is Neuschwanstein still important today?

It is a popular tourist site and inspired other famous castles
It is the oldest building in Europe
It is still used as a royal home
It is Germany’s biggest airport

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

National Geographic Reading Explorer 1 Unit 8 Fairy tale Castle

Do you think Ludwig built Neuschwanstein mainly for beauty, for privacy, or for something else? Explain.
If you could design your own “fairy tale castle,” what three features would it have, and why?
The castle was not completed, but it became very famous. Why do you think unfinished projects can still be important?
Would you like to visit Neuschwanstein Castle? What would you want to see inside?