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 Myth’, pupils discussed the key features of a traditional myth and read or listened to a range of well-known myths. In ’Arthur and the Golden Rope’, children will extend their understanding of myths by reading and listening to another modern myth.

In 'Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx’,  children discussed the key features of a modern myth. In ’A Journey through Greek Myths’, children will discuss and compare the features of a traditional myth.

'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? 'Hilda and the Troll' 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?

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