Exploring Heritage and Folklore · Summer Term 2

Archetypes in Mythology

Identifying recurring character types and themes across different cultures.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do many different cultures have similar 'trickster' or 'hero' characters?
  2. 2What moral lessons are often embedded in traditional folklore?
  3. 3How do myths explain natural phenomena through storytelling?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Reading Comprehension
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: Exploring Heritage and Folklore
Period: Summer Term 2

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