Introduction to traditional tales
I can name some features of a traditional tale.
Introduction to traditional tales
I can name some features of a traditional tale.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Traditional tales are stories that are retold again and again and can be retold in different ways
- Traditional tales often have heroes, such as the goats and villains, such as the troll
- Most traditional tales start by introducing the characters and the settings
- Traditional tales have lots of similarities
- Usually, a problem is solved by the end of the story
Keywords
Traditional tale - stories that are retold again and again in different ways that often include fictional or magical aspects
Fiction - when authors create made up stories with characters, places and adventures which did not happen in real life
Characters - a person or an animal in a story
Plot - what happens in the story
Setting - where the story takes place
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to identify features of traditional tales independently.
Use tales that are relevant to your curriculum, including tales they already know well. If pupils know stories well, they will find it easier to make links and will find it easier to spot other similar features.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
smallest goat
meadow
The largest goat charged at the troll.