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Published: 16/10/2017
Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension
8 pages
Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension
8 pages
Mayan creation myth reading comprehension
A retelling of the Mayan creation myth 'The Hero Twins' in which football playing twins defeat the evil Lords of Death in the Underworld to become honoured and transformed into the Sun and the Moon. The story is written in three parts, with each part accompanied by comprehension questions. Can be used over successive lessons or weeks.
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Lynne Kent, Teachit Primary Editor
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Posted on 28th February 2018
Judith Cooper
I used this resource as a small group activity over three sessions. It really made the children think and they enjoyed the story.
Posted on 13th February 2018