Exploring the genre of 'A Journey through Greek Myths'
I can explain what a traditional myth is.
Exploring the genre of 'A Journey through Greek Myths'
I can explain what a traditional myth is.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A Greek myth is a traditional story that originates from ancient Greece
- Myths feature gods, godesses and various mythical creatures
- A traditional myth explains a culture's beliefs and customs
- Myths share several common features and themes
Common misconception
Pupils might think all non-fiction texts are entirely factual.
'A Journey Through Greek Myths' is a non-fiction text that includes fictional retellings of ancient Greek myths.
Keywords
Traditional myth - A traditional myth explains a culture's beliefs and customs; they usually involve gods and supernatural creatures.
Supernatural - Supernatural beings include gods, giants, magic and other mystical, ancient elements.
Folklore - Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time.
Features - The features of a text type refer to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.
Greek mythology - Greek mythology is a set of ancient tales of Greek gods, beliefs and the worlds they inhabit.
Licence
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Joan Haig, Joan Lennon
André Ducci
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non-fiction
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explains a culture's beliefs and customs
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
wise, thoughtful
curious, surprised, puzzled