Myths Writing Unit - 17 Lessons (Year 8)

This 17-lesson myths writing unit is targeted at Year 8. It explores a wide variety of myths and gives pupils varied opportunities to practise their creative writing.

Here is an overview of the lessons included:

1. Overview of Ancient Greece and the Greek gods
2. Perseus and Medusa
3. Odysseus and the Cyclops
4. The Mares of Diomedes
5. Orpheus
6. Pandora
7. Arachne
8. Creating an Mythical Creature
9. Creating a Mythical Setting
10. Engaging Story Openings
11. Atmosphere
12. Assessment Prep
13. Assessment on Hercules’s 13th Labour
14. Fun Quiz
15. Thor’s Stolen Hammer
16. Death and the Boy
17. Creating a Mythical Hero

Also, here is a list of the main resources included:

• PowerPoints for every lesson, including notes where required
• Copies of the myths
• Worksheets
• Competitions and quizzes
• Video clips
• Writing tasks

Important note: I have not included copies of the myths (aside from Medusa) so that I am in line with copyright rules. These myths can all be found in the book called ‘Myths and Legends’ by Anthony Horowitz.