Bring the stories of Ancient Greece to life with this Key Stage 2 Greek myths resource pack. Pupils will read a WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) model text, a retelling of Pandora’s Box, and learn the key features of myth writing. They will then plan and write their own myths inspired by Greek gods and mythology.
The model text shows how to explain events in the world through storytelling, set a story in ancient times and use characters who are gods or supernatural beings.
Pupils can explore how the plot moves between the world of the gods and Earth. The text demonstrates grammar and punctuation techniques such as fronted adverbials, speech punctuation, commas to avoid ambiguity and dialogue that advances action. Pupils can annotate the model to identify these features and apply them in their own writing.
What the resource pack includes
- Model Text – Pandora’s Box: A retelling of the famous myth, showing key myth features and language for pupils to study.
- Greek Myths Writing Sheets: Two versions for LKS2 and UKS2, each with success criteria and examples of grammar skills. LKS2 focuses on fronted adverbials and speech punctuation. UKS2 highlights dialogue that advances action and commas for clarity.
- Exploring Ideas Worksheet: A PDF for pupils to record and discuss ideas for their own myths, including ways to explain natural phenomena or modify aspects of the model.
- Greek Myth Planning Sheet: Guides pupils to structure and sequence their stories effectively.
- Themed Writing Paper: Provides a presentation sheet for pupils to write up their final myths.
What is a myth?
A myth is a story that explains the world or how things came to be. Greek myths often reveal the origins of natural events or human traits and include gods, magical events and moral lessons.
National Curriculum links
Years 3-4:
- Plan writing by discussing and learning from similar texts
- Use and punctuate direct speech
- Include fronted adverbials with commas
Years 5-6:
- Identify the audience and purpose for writing
- Use model texts to plan your own writing
- Integrate dialogue to develop characters and move the plot
- Use commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity
This resource pack equips teachers to guide pupils through reading, analysing, planning and writing Greek myths, all while meeting key English curriculum objectives.