Engaging with the myth 'The Trojan Horse'
I can retell the myth 'The Trojan Horse'.
Engaging with the myth 'The Trojan Horse'
I can retell the myth 'The Trojan Horse'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Trojans were at war with the Greeks
- Odysseus concoted a plan
- The Greeks built a wooden horse and hid within it
- By the end, the city of Troy belonged to the Greeks
- Retelling a myth helps readers understand the story better, improving comprehension
Keywords
Poseidon - the Greek god of the sea, he wields a trident
Odysseus - a Greek soldier fighting in the Trojan war
Folklore - a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time
Summarising - to pull out the key information and ideas from the text
Retelling - summarising a story in your own words, highlighting key events and details
Common misconception
Pupils might think retelling involves reciting the myth word-for-word.
Explain that pupils should use summary skills to include key information, such as crucial characters, main events and significant settings.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Zeus
Cronus
Chaos
Kampe
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Hero
King of Troy
leader of the Greek army
priest
the Greek god of the sea, he wields a trident
a Greek soldier fighting in the Trojan war
a genre in which oral stories are shared
to pull out the key information and ideas
sharing a story in your own words