Understanding the genre of 'Mulan'
I can explain what a legend is.
Understanding the genre of 'Mulan'
I can explain what a legend is.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘Mulan’ is a legend which belongs to the genre of folklore.
- Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are passed down over time and they originate from a range of cultures.
- Legends are a type of folktale that reflect some element of true history and convey an important moral or lesson.
- ‘Mulan’ originated in China during a time of real war and it challenges ideas around the role of women.
- The legend of ‘Mulan’ is about a young girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to fight in the army.
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to understand the difference between stories within the genre of folklore.
Explore the differences between legends and fairytales. For example, fairytales are more likely to involve magical or enchanting elements whereas legends tend to reflect some true element of history and focus on human actions and behaviours.
Keywords
Folklore - a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time
Legend - a type of folktale that reflects human elements that are believed to have taken place in true history
Moral - a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2014 Oxford University Press edition of ‘Mulan' written by Michaela Morgan for this lesson.
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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