Exploring the genre of 'Arthur and the Golden Rope' | English

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What is a myth?
- a traditional tale about a culture's beliefs, customs and involving gods ✓
- a text that presents real events, information, or knowledge
- a text dealing with the solving of a crime or the uncovering of secrets
- texts characterised by rhythm, rhyme, imagery and poetic language
Looking at the front cover, which genre is the following text likely to belong to?
- poetry ✓
- non-fiction
- newspapers
- magazine
Which of the following are popular mythical creatures?
- mermaids ✓
- great white sharks
- dragons ✓
- elephants
- unicorns ✓
Which of the following are supernatural beings?
- gods ✓
- wizards ✓
- giants ✓
- humans
- reptiles
Which features would you expect to find in a myth?
- good versus evil ✓
- a moral or life lesson ✓
- realistic plot and events
- fantastical elements and creatures ✓
Which of the following are popular myths?
- Beano Magazine
- Anansi and the Spider ✓
- Romulus and Remus ✓
- David and Goliath ✓
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Match the keywords to their definitions.
- modern myth
  
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  a contemporary tale involving gods & supernatural creatures ✓
- supernatural
  
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  includes gods, giants, magic and other mystical elements ✓
- folklore
  
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  a genre in which oral stories are shared over time ✓
- features
  
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  refers to distinctive characteristics that belong to a text ✓
- Norse mythology
  
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  a set of ancient tales from Scandinavia ✓
What type of text is 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'?
- traditional myth
- fairy tale
- poetry collection
- modern myth ✓
Who is the author and illustrator of 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'?
- 'Joe Todd Stanton' ✓
True or False? The front cover of a text can usually provide us with some clues about the story.
- True ✓
- False
Which of the following is a suitable definition of a prediction?
- a recollection of events that already occurred
- a statement of known facts
- assumptions based on no evidence
- what someone thinks will happen ✓
In 'Arthur and the Golden Rope', what was Professor Brownstone's most prized possession?
- a creature's skeleton
- a metallic goblet
- a collection of books ✓
- a flickering candle

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Arthur and the Golden Rope is a modern myth.
A modern myth incorporates elements from traditional myths.
Some features of a modern myth are mythical creatures, a quest, magical objects and gods and godesses.
Brownstone's Mythical Collection is a collection of modern myths.

Pupils may find it challenging to distinguish between a traditional myth and a modern myth.

Create a short list of the features of both genres. Draw out the contemporary adaptations in modern myths.

Modern myth - A modern myth is a contemporary tale explaining a culture's beliefs and customs, often involving gods and supernatural creatures.
Supernatural - Supernatural beings include gods, giants, magic and other mystical, ancient elements.
Folklore - Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time.
Features - The features of a text type refers to distinctive characteristics that belong to it.
Norse mythology - Norse mythology is a set of ancient tales of Scandinavian gods, beliefs and the worlds they inhabit.