A Visit to the Museum

Before reading A Visit to the Museum

What do you already know about the Lewis Chessmen? The Lewis Chessmen

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Diane: What are these? Sarah: They are the Lewis Chessmen. Diane: Where are they from? Sarah: It says here that they were made in Norway. Diane: Really? How old are they? Sarah: Let’s see. They are from 1150–1200 AD. That means they are at least 800 years old. Diane: I didn’t know that people played chess 800 years ago. Sarah: Me neither. What do you think they are made of? Diane: They are white, so I don’t think it’s wood. It can’t be chalk? Sarah: No, it says here in the brochure that they are made of walrus tusks and whale teeth. Diane: That makes sense. You know, I feel like I have seen them somewhere ... Sarah: I think you have. Do you remember the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone? Diane: Of course I do! What about it? AD etter Kristus (tidsregning) Sarah: Well, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley played a game of me neither ikke jeg heller wizard chess using copies of these very pieces. tusks støttenner Diane: Really? Now I am amazed. makes sense gir mening Sarah: Let’s go and see the Sutton Hoo treasure.

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Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen became a Grand Master of chess at the age of 13!

Role play

Act out the dialogue.

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