Lesson 1 of 4
  • Year 3

The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Part 1)

In this lesson we will explore this poem, through working in role as both the Mayor of Hamelin and the Pied Piper. We will consider what led him to hire the piper and why he broke his word and did not reward him. This lesson includes some physical activity, please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Lesson 1 of 4
  • Year 3

The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Part 1)

In this lesson we will explore this poem, through working in role as both the Mayor of Hamelin and the Pied Piper. We will consider what led him to hire the piper and why he broke his word and did not reward him. This lesson includes some physical activity, please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. To explore ideas and narrative structures through working in role within imagined situations.
  2. To consider and explore a character's actions and motives through working in role as the character.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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