A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.

Recurring means something that appears repeatedly.

To convey means to communicate a message to the reader directly or indirectly.

To analyse something means to examine it in detail in order to understand it.

To justify means to show or prove something using evidence.

Exploring themes in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'

English

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 big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story

to communicate a message to the reader directly/indirectly

to examine something in detail in order to understand it

to show or prove something using evidence

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

reads the journal full of adventures and creatures 

casts a bolt of lightning which reignites the great fire

Match the character to the actions they portray in the final section of the text.

True or False? Themes are explicitly stated in the text.

Select all the themes which appear in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'.

Match the theme from 'Arthur and the Golden Rope' to the correct definition.

a protagonist with noble qualities, often helping others

They are cowardly, refusing to confront adversity.

They go through some transformation or personal growth during the narrative.

They are lazy and have a lack of motivation.

They usually come from humble beginnings.

Which of the following are characteristics traditionally associated with a hero?

how an author and illustrator draw the characters

how a character's personalities and traits are described and developed

Which character traits does Arthur show in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'?

True or False? In ‘Arthur and the Golden Rope’, there are several characters who might fit the role of a hero.

True or False? All heroes in stories have the same characteristics.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Exploring themes in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.