Year 5 Term 2
Fiction: Myths, legends, parables & fables
Objective 11
 
Resource Title
  Monster Motel
 
 
Type of Resource
  Link to Kids on the Net
 
 
Project
  Monster Motel    
 
Summary
  An imaginary house full of monsters created by children. There are descriptions of hundreds of monsters that inhabit the various rooms. These can be used to create fables, legends and myths.  
 
URL of project
 

http://www.kidsonthenet.com/motel/welcome.html

 

 
Downloadables available
  Yes  
 
Downloadable worksheets
 

Word file: Monster portraits
PDF file: Monster portraits
Word file: Create a monster
PDF file: Create a monster
Word file: Monster recipes
PDF file: Monster recipes

 

 
In the Classroom
 

Write a portrait character of a monster to feature in a myth etc.
Base a revamped traditional tale on a monster from the motel.

 
 
Online activities, instructions or forms
  Send monster descriptions to the site  
 
URL of online activities
  http://www.kidsonthenet.com/motel/submit.html  
 
Summary - extended information in notes or worksheets
  Write an instant monster story online  
 
Extension activities URL
  http://www.kidsonthenet.com/motel/interactive2.htm
 
 
Linked activities
  See other character portraits in Kids' Castle  
 
Keywords for extensions: Adaptations for different age groups and abilities, special needs
  Take a novel / myth featuring a monster and write a detailed character description of it  

 
NLS framework objective (Year)
   5  
 
NLS framework objective (Term)
   2  
 
NLS framework objective (Number)
  11  
 
NLS framework objective (Name)
  To write own versions of legends, myths and fables, using structures and themes identified in reading  
 
Year group(s) UK - Starting Year group range
   1  
 
Ending year group range
   12  

 
Curriculum Links
  English, Literacy, Art, Technology  
 
ICT Skills
 

Web browsing
Web form

 
 
Teacher experience level
  Basic  
 
Length of time required
  Various, depending on activities   
 
Resources required
  Internet Ready PC, Selection of Myths and Legends  

 

 

 


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