EnglishYear 5Reading

Read myths, legends and traditional stories

Read and compare myths, legends and traditional stories from a variety of cultures and traditions

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a story that's been told for over a thousand years — like a dragon guarding a golden treasure! 🐉

  2. 2

    How long have myths and legends been told?

  3. 3

    Here's a picture of a hero from a myth — he's fighting a giant sea monster! 🌊

  4. 4

    Tap the words that tell you this is a myth: 'Long ago, a brave knight fought a fire-breathing dragon.'

  5. 5

    Let's spot the clues that make this a legend: 'King Arthur pulled a sword from a stone.'

  6. 6

    Which of these is a clue that a story is a myth or legend?

  7. 7

    What is the name of the hero who pulled a sword from a stone?

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