Learn to identify pattens that repeat across many stories. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a digital device.
Year 9
Year 9
These lessons can support short-term learning at home when face-to-face learning is interrupted.
Students can start at lesson 1 and work their way through in order. Each lesson is either a video or a PowerPoint presentation.
You can also:
- learn how to view PowerPoint files on different devices
- find out more about learning at home
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Story patterns
Character patterns
Learn to identify character types that repeat across many stories. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a digital device.
Introduction to myths
Learn about myths and their connection to story and character patterns. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Three key myths
Consolidate your understanding of story and character patterns by exploring 3 myths. You'll need a highlighter and pen or pencil and paper, or a digital device.
Myths and legends through time
Learn to make connections between stories from different times. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device, coloured pencils or highlighters and your notes from lesson 4.
Introducing narrative schemas
Learn about narrative schemas. You'll need your notes, pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Three key narrative patterns
Learn about 3 narrative schemas: the hero's journey, the traveller's tale and the child's story. You'll need your notes, a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Narrative schemas, connections to now
Learn about 4 narrative elements that appear across schemas and how they give structure and meaning to stories. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device.
Introduction to archetypes
Learn about archetypes. You'll need pen or pencil, paper, highlighters, your notes and a digital device.
Archetypes and connections
Learn about character archetypes to make a personal connection with a narrative. You'll need pen or pencil and paper, highlighters, your notes and a digital device.
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Internet safety advice
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When accessing these links, we recommend you do not:
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- comment
- download files
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- take part in discussion forums
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If any part of the online content makes you feel uncomfortable, close the website window and notify an adult (parent or teacher) immediately.
Visit protect yourself online: a guide to cyber security for young people to learn more.
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