Myths and legends

Myths and legends

Write a myth or a legend

WALA: Compare myths & legends with fact files

L.O: To incorporate storytelling technique

To revise their own myth or legend and refine it to tell rather than read.

Starter activity

Can you think of super adjectives to describe your characters? Write at least 5.

The 5- start plan

A good myth should follow the following structure:

1. Setting - Where does the action take place? Who is involved?

2. Build up - Explain a natural phenomena

3. Problem - Is there a conflict?

4. Dilemma - Is there a journey involved? Give details. Does anyone help the hero?

5. Resolution / conclusion - Is the problem solved? Who wins? Is the natural event explained?

Write your own myth or legend

Write a story to read aloud.

Make sure to use story telling techniques.

Make sure to include key features of a myth or legend.

Make sure to use direct & reported speech.

Use a variety of story telling techniques e.g: repetition, unusual words, exclamations etc.

Use a variety of sentencce types

Presentations

Now present your story to the class and listen to the comments of your fellow students.