Teacher/Class/Subject/ Double lesson

Date Cover/8Y/English/02-11-2019
Topic
Heroic History

Lesson Objectives Introduction to myths and legends

LESSON PLAN
Myths VS Legends

MYTHS
Myths talk about
supernatural characters
like gods/goddesses,
demigods/demigoddesses,
etc.
They explain the
unnatural phenomenon
through symbols and
metaphors.
LEGENDS
Legends talk about
historical figures and
events.
Legends are often
about heroic deeds or
overcoming obstacles.

There is no evidence to There is some evidence

Starter / intro / linking prove a particular event to prove that a
or character in the myth is particular event or
based on real facts character in the legend
is based on real facts

Taking about 5 – 10 minutes, draw students’ ideas

and prior experience in an informal way.
 Discuss myths and legends that students know
or have studied at school.
 Try to bring in the difference between a
fictitious superhero such as Superman or
Batman and a classical hero they may have
studied, such as Hercules or Thor.
 Ask in anyone has created their own myth or
legend with a typical legendary hero.
 Main Phase(s):
INTRODUCTION

Mythical creatures and monsters

You may show students the video clip: Top 50
mythical creatures and monsters.

Greek Gods: Focus – Hercules and the 12 labours

Activity
Ask students to work in pairs or small groups, with a
note-taker, to discuss the pictures and the answer the
questions on page 99. Set a time limit and round by
asking for feedback from each spokesperson.
Students should be aware that they are discussing
ideas and opinions, so they need to justify what they
say with reasoned arguments

Before closing, direct students’ attention to the

quotes on page 98 and ask: How many students think
Plenary: history is only facts? Do we need to study myths and
legends as history?

Homework
Find out information about mythical creatures or beasts that occur in traditional
cultural tales, or from stories that you know. Choose one and write about the
following:
 Its origin – where and when it first appears in folk tales or myths
 What it is like
 Why people feared it
 Whether we ever see it or hear about it nowadays
 If you think the creature really existed, and if so what it might have been.
If you would like to prepare for some visual aids for this writing task go to:
http://www.mythical-creatures-and-beasts.com/mythical-creatures.html which has
many images of very different creatures.
Lesson Evaluation
LESSON GRADE COMMENDATIONS DETENTIONS WARNINGS
LESSON EVALUATION GRADES KEY
Excellent Students well focused, achieved all tasks and participating
Very Good Lesson went well-occasional reminders to focus
Good Generally fine, got through most tasks
Average Bit of a struggle to get work done-some in class help
Unsatisfactory Lesson not going well-called for support