A modern myth is a contemporary tale explaining a culture's beliefs and customs, often involving 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 refers to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.

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

Exploring the genre of 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'

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In 'Arthur and the Golden Rope’, pupils discussed the role of a hero and how a character can embody this. In ’Beowulf’, pupils will once again discuss the identity of a hero.’

In 'A Journey through Greek Myths’, pupils read and listened to a range of traditional myths. In ’Arthur and the Golden Rope’, pupils will draw comparisons between traditional myths and modern myths.

'Arthur and the Golden Rope': reading

a contemporary tale involving gods & supernatural creatures

includes gods, giants, magic and other mystical elements

a genre in which oral stories are shared over time

refers to distinctive characteristics that belong to a text

What type of text is 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'?

Who is the author and illustrator of 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'?

True or False? The front cover of a text can usually provide us with some clues about the story.

a recollection of events that already occurred

Which of the following is a suitable definition of a **prediction**?

In 'Arthur and the Golden Rope', what was Professor Brownstone's most prized possession?

a traditional tale about a culture's beliefs, customs and involving gods

 a text that presents real events, information, or knowledge

a text dealing with the solving of a crime or the uncovering of secrets

texts characterised by rhythm, rhyme, imagery and poetic language

Looking at the front cover, which genre is the following text likely to belong to?

Which of the following are popular mythical creatures?

Which of the following are supernatural beings?

Which features would you expect to find in a myth?

Which of the following are popular myths?

Introduction

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