A traditional myth explains a culture's beliefs and customs; they usually involve gods and supernatural creatures.

Supernatural beings include gods, giants, magic and other mystical, ancient elements.

Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time.

The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.

Greek mythology is a set of ancient tales of Greek gods, beliefs and the worlds they inhabit.

Exploring the genre of 'A Journey through Greek Myths'

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In 'A Journey through Greek Myths: reading’, pupils discussed the key features of a traditional myth and read and explored a range of well-known examples. In ’Arthur and the Golden Rope: reading’, children will extend their understanding of myths by reading and exploring a modern myth.

In 'Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx: book club’, pupils discussed the key features of a modern myth. In ’A Journey through Greek Myths: reading’, pupils will examine and discuss the features of a traditional myth.

In this unit, pupils read and explore 'A Journey through Greek Myths'. They will develop their understanding of the features of Greek myths and read and discuss three different stories. Finally, pupils will compare myths and discuss themes.

'A Journey through Greek Myths': reading

Who is the author of 'A Journey Through Greek Myths'?

Who is the illustrator of 'A Journey Through Greek Myths'?

include gods, giants, magic and other mystical elements

genre where oral stories are shared & passed down over time

a set of ancient tales of Greek gods, beliefs and the world

refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to a text

often feature gods and goddesses with extraordinary powers

Which of the following are features of a traditional myth?

Match the qualities of Night Owl and Little Owl.

In the text, Athena is described as the goddess of...

What are some common features of a non-fiction text?

Which of the following are examples of genre?

True or False? 'Little Red Riding Hood' is a non-fiction text.

a collection of poems on a particular theme or subject matter

fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances

a text that explains a culture's beliefs and customs

words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses

Which is the most appropriate definition of a myth?

the type of book or text e.g. fiction, non-fiction

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