Traditional Stories - Lesson 3 - PowerPoint

In the third lesson of a series on traditional stories aimed at Key Stage 1, students delve into the realm of fairy tales with a focus on character analysis. The lesson's objectives are twofold: firstly, to discuss different characters from fairy tales, and secondly, to create a detailed character profile. This engaging session encourages young learners to recall and reflect upon the stories they have previously read and discussed, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters that inhabit these enchanting narratives.

The lesson spotlights the notorious Big Bad Wolf, a recurring antagonist in many fairy tales. Students are prompted to think about the various stories in which this character appears. The session then moves on to an interactive segment where the children watch and listen to the story of Little Red Riding Hood, with specific instructions to observe the wolf's appearance, speech, and behaviour. Through this exercise, they are guided to discern the wolf's role as a villain and to articulate how they can identify good and bad characters in traditional stories based on visual cues, dialogue, and actions. This analysis helps the students to understand the classic dichotomy of 'goodies' and 'baddies' that is a staple in traditional storytelling.