Greek mythology fact file task S1, S2, KS 3

• Engaging topic (beasts, adventures, fantasy)
• Students often have some previous knowledge from books/video games/films they like - easy access route to literature!
• Creative task
• I used it as an introduction to the novel “The Shadow of the Minotaur” S2 as well as for Greek mythology unit in S1 (key stage 3).
• I got lots of creative results! Amazing for your classroom wall to show off your students’ creativity.
• Students presenting their workv will have resulted in many skills used: research, functional writing, creative writing, information selection, information presentation, oral presentation skills
• Also usable as in-class activity instead of homework

Powerpoint introducing mythological creatures, including:

• A starter activity to make them think about mythological creatures
• Introducing Greek mythology: The Minotaur
• Homework task: making a fact file about a Greek mythological creature
• 1-26 Greek mythology creatures/gods to distribute in your class
• Example fact file: Heracles
• How to research for your fact file
• How to make your fact file
• Simple layout, adaptable to your taste