My local myth or legend
Class:
Key Stage: 2 and 3
Year:
NC links: Literacy, History
Description:
Pupils investigate and create a local myth or legend.
Previous lessons:
 Look at the Myths and Legends website (http://myths.e2bn.net) and read an
interesting myth or legend. Answer the following questions: What are the main
scenes in the story? Who are the main characters? What do they look like? Is the
story scary, funny or both?
 Investigate a local story that is a myth or legend. Use a variety of sources.
Learning Objectives (Children should learn):
 To investigate, plan and write a story about a Myth or Legend.
 To find appropriate images.
Starter Activity: 15 mins
Discuss local myths and legends and choose one
Activities: 40 mins
Introduction –
Outline what is to be achieved
Checklist:
T&L styles (variety)
Visual
Auditory
Kinaesthetic
Single/Group work
Whole Class –
Discuss and record the main points of one chosen local myth
or legend.
(Teacher led)
Thinking Skills
Group work –
Develop the characters in the story. Describe them in words.
Spiritual
Moral
Social
Cultural
Multiculturalism
Whole Class –
Discuss the characters and storyline. Which are the scariest
bits? Which bits are funny? Does it have a good or sad ending?
(Teacher records the findings)
Single –
Literacy
Citizenship
Assessment for Learning
Use of Support
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Record the myth or legend in your own words
Resources:
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Storyboard template
Image Gallery
Local museum or library, local people, local newspaper
Digital Camera
Access to Myths & Legends website (http://myths.e2bn.net)
Plenary:
5 mins
What makes a good Myth or Legend? What can you add to make the local Myth or
Legend a good one?
Differentiation:
Outcome. Peer/Teacher support.
Homework:
Complete writing up the local Myth or Legend. If appropriate take a picture of the
local scene and any artefacts associated with it. Create a storyboard for the local
Myth or Legend.
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