Exploring the genre of 'A Journey through Greek Myths'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what a traditional myth is.
Key learning points
- A Greek myth is a traditional story that originates from ancient Greece
- Myths feature gods, godesses and various mythical creatures
- A traditional myth explains a culture's beliefs and customs
- Myths share several common features and themes
Keywords
Traditional myth - A traditional myth explains a culture's beliefs and customs; they usually involve gods and supernatural creatures.
Supernatural - Supernatural beings include gods, giants, magic and other mystical, ancient elements.
Folklore - Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time.
Features - The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.
Greek mythology - Greek mythology is a set of ancient tales of Greek gods, beliefs and the worlds they inhabit.
Common misconception
Pupils might think all non-fiction texts are entirely factual.
'A Journey Through Greek Myths' is a non-fiction text that includes fictional retellings of ancient Greek myths.
Teacher tip
Reading page 13 adds additional context to the two narrators. This could be read to the whole class before the lesson commences.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the text 'A Journey through Greek Myths' by Marchella Ward and Sander Berg, published by Flying Eye Books 2020.
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