Exploring Heritage and Folklore · Summer Term 2

Creating Modern Legends

Applying the conventions of traditional tales to write original legends for the modern world.

Key Questions

  1. 1What modern problems could be the subject of a new myth?
  2. 2How can we use ancient structures to tell a contemporary story?
  3. 3What 'magical' elements exist in our world today that could be used in a story?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

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

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