Exploring Heritage and Folklore · Summer Term 2

The Oral Tradition

Exploring how stories change when passed down through generations by word of mouth.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a story evolve when it is told rather than read?
  2. 2What techniques do storytellers use to keep an audience engaged?
  3. 3Why are some stories remembered for thousands of years?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Spoken LanguageKS2: English - Reading Comprehension
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: Exploring Heritage and Folklore
Period: Summer Term 2

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