Lesson Planning

Explore, read and write myths with The Orchard Book of Greek Myths (Geraldine McCaughrean) and Greek Myths (Marcia Williams). Practise dialogue punctuation and use conjunctions.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
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Text
The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean
Optional Text
Greek Myths by Marcia Williams
With TA/Tutor
TA/Tutor materials are not being created for this unit.
Back to Lockdown?
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
Text
The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean
Optional Text
Greek Myths by Marcia Williams
With TA/Tutor
TA/Tutor materials are not being created for this unit.
Back to Lockdown?
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
Text
Greek Myths by Marcia Williams
Group Readers
Icarus by Ruth Merttens
Optional Texts
The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean
Icarus
This is a simple re-telling of the Greek myth of Icarus. In this tale Icarus and his father Daedalus build marvellous wings to escape from their prison but as they escape Icarus flies too close to the sun. The simple but engaging illustrations with the story will help bring it alive to children experiencing this traditional myth for the first time.
With TA/Tutor
TA/Tutor materials are not being created for this unit.
Back to Lockdown?
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
Text
The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean
Optional Text
Greek Myths by Marcia Williams
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Text
The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean
Optional text
Greek Myths by Marcia Williams
Websites
Perseus video clip (told by Anthony Horowitz)
Perseus from player.hamilton-trust.org.uk
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