Developing an understanding of 'Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx':
I can understand and discuss the main ideas of "Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx".
Developing an understanding of 'Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx':
I can understand and discuss the main ideas of "Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx".
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx is a modern myth.
- A modern myth incorporates elements from traditional myths.
- Some features of a modern myth are mythical creatures, a quest, magical objects and gods and godesses.
- Brownstone's Mythical Collection are a collection of modern myths.
- Marcy embarks on an adventure and has to overcome a challenge.
Common misconception
Children may find it hard to distinguish which features within the story are modern or traditional.
The illustrations within the story are a powerful tool for guiding students to identify modern vs traditional mythical features.
Keywords
Myth - a traditional tale explaining a culture's beliefs and customs, often involving gods and supernatural creatures
Modern - relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the past
Elements - an essential or characteristic part of something
Egyptian mythology - a collection of myths from ancient Egypt, which describe the actions of Egyptian gods as a means of understanding the world
Adventure - an unusual and exciting or daring experience
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).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a traditional tale, often involving gods
the style or category that a story belongs to
an unusual and exciting or daring experience
the people and animals that appear in a story
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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