Year 4 - English
Engaging with the myth 'The Trojan Horse'
'A Journey through Greek Myths': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore 'A Journey through Greek Myths'. They will develop their understanding of the features of Greek myths and read and discuss three different stories. Finally, pupils will compare myths and discuss themes.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell the myth 'The Trojan Horse'.
Key Notes
- The Trojans were at war with the Greeks
- Odysseus concoted a plan
- The Greeks built a wooden horse and hid within it
- By the end, the city of Troy belonged to the Greeks
- Retelling a myth helps readers understand the story better, improving comprehension
Vocabulary To Learn
- Poseidon: the Greek god of the sea, he wields a trident
- Odysseus: a Greek soldier fighting in the Trojan war
- folklore: a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time
- summarising: to pull out the key information and ideas from the text
- retelling: summarising a story in your own words, highlighting key events and details
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might think retelling involves reciting the myth word-for-word.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The Trojans were at war with the Greeks. Odysseus concoted a plan.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Poseidon'
the Greek god of the sea, he wields a trident.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might think retelling involves reciting the myth word-for-word. Correction: Explain that pupils should use summary skills to include key information, such as crucial characters, main events and significant settings.
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